A yatra is annually held to the famous Pandavleni caves near
Nashik in Shravan month (July – August). It must be noted here
that the Pandavleni
Caves
Pandavleni Caves Location
The Pandavleni Caves are located off the Mumbai – Nashik
Freeway and it is in the Buddha Vihar Complex on the right side of the Freeway,
3 km before reaching Pathardi Phata, and 8 km before Nashik city.
Pandavleni Caves Visiting Hours
8 AM to 5:30 PM
Pandavleni Caves Information
The caves are Buddhist Viharas. Leni in Marathi means
‘Cave.’ Pundru in pali language means ‘yellow ochre color’.
There are 24 caves cut into the hillside with carvings of
Buddha and various Buddhist monks.
The
biggest caves are 3, 8, 10, and 23.
The
interior of the caves have simple carvings whereas the exteriors are more
elaborately and intricately carved.
You need to climb 100 steps to reach the caves. And from the top, one can get a great view of Nashik city.
The caves are deep and extremely cool during the morning and evening hours.
There are no facilities in and around the caves.
Those with knee problems should avoid the steep climb.
You need to climb 100 steps to reach the caves. And from the top, one can get a great view of Nashik city.
The caves are deep and extremely cool during the morning and evening hours.
There are no facilities in and around the caves.
Those with knee problems should avoid the steep climb.