The fresco paintings are similar to the ones found in Ajanta caves and are made using vegetable dye have now disappeared and disfigured due to vandalism until the ASI took over in 1958.

It would make up for a good rock climbing session and prove to be fruitful with the scenery and impressive architecture on top.

The historical monuments are a treat to the visitors who want to indulge themselves in a bit of history of the Jain and Pandya periods.

Though family picnics to such places can be wonderful, a small trip with students accompanied by a historian would be a great hit.

Places nearby: Pre historic megalithic burial sites, smaller rock cut caves.