Lenyadri Cavesलेण्याद्री
The only Ashtavinayak Ganpati inside a Buddhist cave, 283 steps up a rock face.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height700 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyGolegaon, Junnar
Entry₹25
About Lenyadri Caves
The only one of the eight Ashtavinayak Ganpati shrines housed inside a Buddhist cave, Girijatmaj sits in cave number seven of a group of about thirty. The 283 steps up are broad and railed, so pilgrims of all ages make the climb.
What to see and do
- Girijatmaj Ganpati, an Ashtavinayak shrine
- Around 30 Buddhist caves in the group
- 283 broad stone steps
- Cave pillars and carved facades
- Kukadi river valley views
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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