Pandav Leni Cavesपांडवलेणी
24 Hinayana Buddhist caves cut between the 3rd c. BCE and 2nd c. CE, right above the city.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereNashik, Maharashtra
North Sahyadri
North Sahyadri
Kind of placeCaves, Monuments & Heritage
Best time to visit1 July to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height340 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyNashik city, Nashik
EntryASI ₹25
About Pandav Leni Caves
Twenty-four Hinayana Buddhist caves cut between the 3rd century BCE and the 2nd century CE, on a hill overlooking Nashik. Despite the name they have no connection to the Pandavas. Inscriptions here record donations by Satavahana and Kshatrapa rulers.
What to see and do
- 24 caves including a large chaitya hall
- Satavahana-era donor inscriptions
- Water cisterns cut into solid rock
- Panoramic view over Nashik city
- Dada Saheb Phalke memorial at the base
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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