Pandupolपांडुपोल
A Hanuman shrine inside the tiger reserve, reached by a pilgrim road on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereAlwar, Rajasthan
Mewat & Braj
Mewat & Braj
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March and 1 August to 30 September
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbySariska gate, Alwar
EntryFree · pilgrim vehicles allowed on the temple road only, mainly Tuesdays and Saturdays
About Pandupol
A reclining Hanuman shrine deep inside Sariska, at a natural gap in the rock which the Pandavas are said to have opened during their exile. Pilgrims drive in on the tar road on Tuesdays and Saturdays without a safari ticket, which is also why the reserve struggles with traffic. A seasonal waterfall runs beside the temple in the monsoon.
What to see and do
- The reclining Hanuman idol
- The rock gap of the Bhima legend
- Monsoon waterfall beside the shrine
- Wildlife glimpsed from the temple road
Part of Aravalli.
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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- Alwar City Palace and MuseumAlwar, Rajasthan · Palaces & HavelisA working collectorate with one of the best small manuscript and miniature museums in Rajasthan upstairs.
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