Lenyadri Caves
लेण्याद्री
A group of Buddhist cave temples carved between the 1st and 3rd centuries; Cave 7 houses Girijatmaj, one of the eight Ashtavinayak Ganesha shrines.
The complex of about 30 caves sits on a cliff beside the Kukdi River near Junnar. Originally a Buddhist monastery, it is best known today for Cave 7, which was converted into a Ganesha temple and is reached by climbing about 300 steps. From the cave platform you can look out over Shivneri Fort. It is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India, and tickets are required. Monkeys are common on the hill, so keep your food out of sight. It can be paired with Shivneri Fort as a one-day trip on the northern route from Pune.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Shivneri Fort
- Bhimashankar Temple
- Alandi (Sant Dnyaneshwar Samadhi)
- Aga Khan Palace
- Koregaon Park
- Osho International Meditation Resort
- Chaturshringi Temple
- Pataleshwar Cave Temple