🗿 Heritage & caves

Pandavleni Caves

A group of 2,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist caves carved into Trirashmi hill above the city.

~8 km from Nashik
⏱ 2–3 hours
🗿 Heritage & caves

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About Pandavleni Caves

Pandavleni (Trirashmi) is a set of 24 Hinayana Buddhist caves dating from around the 1st century BCE to the 3rd century CE, with prayer halls (chaityas), monastic cells (viharas), water cisterns and ancient Brahmi inscriptions. A short climb rewards you with panoramic views over Nashik.

Highlights

24 rock-cut caves with chaityas & viharas
Ancient Brahmi inscriptions & carvings
Panoramic city views from the hill
A steady hillside climb (good light in morning)

Good to know

Wear proper footwear for the climb and carry water.
Combine with Sula/Pandavleni-side attractions for a half day.

FAQs

Visiting Pandavleni Caves

How old are the Pandavleni caves?

They date from roughly the 1st century BCE to the 3rd century CE — over 2,000 years old.

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