Pandavgadपांडवगड
A broad flat top above Wai with caves, cisterns and big Krishna-valley views.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSatara, Maharashtra
Satara-Kolhapur
Satara-Kolhapur
Kind of placeForts, Flower Plateaus
Best time to visit15 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Height1250 m above sea level
Time needed4 hrs
Base and nearbyMenavali, Wai
EntryFree
About Pandavgad
A broad flat-topped fort above Wai with caves, cisterns and wide views over the Krishna valley. The climb is steady rather than steep, and the plateau is big enough to wander for an hour.
What to see and do
- Large summit plateau
- Caves near the top
- Pandavgad Devi temple
- Krishna valley and Dhom dam views
- Wai's riverside ghats and temples below
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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