Pandavleni Caves Nashik also known as “Trirashmi Caves“. These caves are the heritage tourist attraction of Nashik city. Nashik is a popular ancient city and also well-known as a “Kumbh City”. There are many religious places in Nashik. Pandavleni caves are also some of them. Whenever you are traveling towards Mumbai then at the end point of Nashik city you will see the small hill. These caves are present on the top of that hill. These caves are built on Himayana Buddhist culture. These caves are one of the most popular trekking attraction for trekkers. Indian government declared it as a heritage site.
It remains open on all weekdays. But public holidays may affect the timings.
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Visit Duration: 2-3 Hours
Indians: Rs.2 per person
Children: FREE (Below 5 years)
October To February is the best season to visit this place. Avoid during summers and monsoon season.
Tourist can visit this place by road only. You can take a private or public transport to reach here by road.
Nearest Railway Station: Nashik Road
Nearest Airport: Nashik
Address: Pandavleni Caves Ambad, Nashik – Mumbai Highway, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
Contact Number: Not Available
These caves were carved in the 1st century of BCE. Many people think that these Caves are related to Pandava from Mahabharat. But this is not the truth. There is no relation between Pandavleni Caves and Mahabharat. Its real name is Trirashmi. Trirashmi is a Sanskrit word which means “Sunlight Rays”.
According to historians, these Buddhist caves were built by Buddhist kings & monks.
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