HeritageLow crowd
Pandavleni Caves
24 Buddhist rock-cut caves dating back to the 1st century BCE.
- Timings
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Entry fee
- ₹25 (Indian), ₹300 (foreign)
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Best time
- October – February
About Pandavleni Caves
Carved into a hill 8 km south of Nashik, these caves served as Buddhist monasteries for over 600 years. Cave 18 has spectacular sculptures of Buddha and Bodhisattvas, while the climb gives you sweeping views of the city.
Pandavleni Caves — common questions
What are the Pandavleni Caves timings?
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Pandavleni Caves is open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
What is the entry fee for Pandavleni Caves?
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Entry: ₹25 (Indian), ₹300 (foreign).
How much time do you need at Pandavleni Caves?
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Plan for roughly 1.5 hours.
What is the best time to visit Pandavleni Caves?
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October – February.
How crowded does Pandavleni Caves get?
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Low crowd levels overall.
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