About Patal Bhuvaneshwar
Patal Bhuvaneshwar is a cave temple naturally carved out of the Sandstone is located in Pithoragarh district. Patal Bhubneshwar thronged by devotees of Lord Shiva specially during Shivaratri, is blessed with an underground shrine of Lord Shiva. Descend some 100 steps to enter the cave which forms many other smaller caves. The place is also famous for its stalactite and stalagmite limerock formations with shapes and figurines suggesting resemblance to mythological Gods and Goddesses. The legend so believes that this underground cave is home to thirty three crore Gods along with Lord Shiva and is said to have been as old as the earth itself. Indeed Patal Bhuneshwar can be treated as the city of caves. It is said that visit to Patal Bhuvaneshwar is considered more auspicious and bear better fruits than visiting Kedarnath or Badrinath.The cave is 160 m long and 90 feet deep. The motorable road ends half a kilometer away from the cave entrance, beyond which a fleet of 100 descending steps lead into it.
Freedom to make your own trip!
What you want, when you want and how you want.
Places to Visit near Patal Bhuvaneshwar
Gangolihat, Uttarakhand
12.8 km from Patal Bhuvaneshwar - See map
Gangolihat This is Pithoragarh’s small hilly town situated amidst the mighty Himalayas famous for Goddess Kali’s Shakti Peethas called...
Read more
Bineswar temple (Binsar Temple), Uttarakhand
*20.8 km from Patal Bhuvaneshwar - See map
The Bineswar Mahadev Temple is eiight kilometers from Almora. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple was built during the 16th century. The temple...
Read more
Berinag, Uttarakhand
23.7 km from Patal Bhuvaneshwar - See map
This is another small village situated in Pithoragarh district nearby. The little hilly down with majestic views and surrounded by snow dusted...
Read more
Chaukori, Uttarakhand
35.5 km from Patal Bhuvaneshwar - See map
Chaukori is small town in Pithoragarh district and is set amongst the lofty Himalayas. One can enjoy the panoramic view of Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot,...
Read more
Namik Glacier, Uttarakhand
*36.7 km from Patal Bhuvaneshwar - See map
Namik Glacier lies in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. The glacier is famous for its hard trek which can be undertaken from Bageswar,...
Read more
Roopkund Lake, Uttarakhand
*45.3 km from Patal Bhuvaneshwar - See map
Located high up at an altitude of a little more than 5,000 mts is the mysterious Roopkund Lake. This glacial lake in Uttarakhand has a strange...
Read more
Ralam Glacier, Uttarakhand
*47.4 km from Patal Bhuvaneshwar - See map
Ralam Glacier lies in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It is an important glacier and a famous trekking route. Munsiyari is the base of...
Read more
Kanda, Uttarakhand
58.1 km from Patal Bhuvaneshwar - See map
Located 25 Km from Bageshwar is a treat to visit. Pure air to offer and a view of terraced fields to enchant their senses, people come here to do...
Read more
Milam Glacier, Uttarakhand
*58.3 km from Patal Bhuvaneshwar - See map
Milam Glacier is situated about 60 Km from Munsiyari at an elevation of 3,438mts in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Milam Glacier is situated...
Read more
Khaptad National Park, Seti Zone
*66.6 km from Patal Bhuvaneshwar - See map
Khaptad National Park was established in year 1984. Encompassing it is Nepal's far western region. It covers 4 areas, namely districts of BajHang,...
Read more
Didihat, Uttarakhand
71.6 km from Patal Bhuvaneshwar - See map
Didihat situated enroute Kailash Mansarovar,presents a beautiful view of the lofty Himalaya with their tops all painted white. The town a vibrant...
Read more
Kalpeshwar, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand
*73.4 km from Patal Bhuvaneshwar - See map
Kalpeshwar (Fifth Abode of lord Shiva) is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, that can be trekked to from Urgam village. Trekking in the Himilayas...
Read more
