Junnar Caves, Maharashtra , Pune
About Junnar Caves, Maharashtra
Junnar caves are a group of caves and Buddhists rock cut temples located near Pune, dating back to 2nd and 3rd century BC. Situated on the laps of Sahyadri Range, there are over 200 caves individually rock cut and spread over four hills within the Junnar region.
Some of such cave temple groups are Tuljalena, Manmodi, and Shivneri etc. Among which the group of 40-60 cave temples termed as Lenyadri Caves are much popular and largest one. Chaitya hall of each caves are most attractive feature. Chaitya Hall of Tulija Lena cave is very spacious and peculiar when compared with other groups. The Vihara of Ganesha Lena cave has a number of small cells where Buddhist monks stayed and meditated in those days. Chaitya Hall is also found there.
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Shivneri Fort, Maharashtra
6.1 km from Junnar Caves, Maharashtra - See map
The birth place of renowned Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji, Shivneri Fort is located near Junnar in Pune district of Maharashtra. The fort which...
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Malshej Ghat, Maharashtra
28.2 km from Junnar Caves, Maharashtra - See map
Nestled in Western Ghats, Malshej Ghat is around 125 KMs, it’s not classed as actually within Punes city limits, but the Ghats need to be...
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Naneghat Hills, Maharashtra
32.1 km from Junnar Caves, Maharashtra - See map
Perched at an altitude of 838.2 m above sea level on Malshej Ghat, Naneghat Hills are most popular destination among trekkers and mountain...
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Mayur Baug - Morachi Chincholi, Maharashtra
61.1 km from Junnar Caves, Maharashtra - See map
The name Mayur Baug or the Peacock Garden at Morachi Chincholi justifies itself as around 2500 peacocks roam fearlessly in the rustic yet verdant...
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Bhimashankar Temple, Maharashtra
64.5 km from Junnar Caves, Maharashtra - See map
Dating back to the 18th century the Bhimashankar Jyothirlinga Temple was built in the Nagara and Indo Aryan style of architecture. The temple has...
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Palu, Maharashtra
65.4 km from Junnar Caves, Maharashtra - See map
The Palu village, is in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. Located 72Km from Mumbai, the drive to Palu is very beautiful. The narrow winding road...
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Dehu, Maharashtra
74.5 km from Junnar Caves, Maharashtra - See map
Saint Tukaram was born here in the town of Dehu. The temple is located on the banks of the Indravati river and it’s very popular for the Mandir...
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Khanderi Fort, Maharashtra
*77.7 km from Junnar Caves, Maharashtra - See map
Khanderi Fort and Undheri Forts are both island forts with access to them from the Thai beach, separated by a distance of 300 mtrs. One needs to...
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Harishchandragad, Maharashtra
83.9 km from Junnar Caves, Maharashtra - See map
Harishchandragad is a beautiful hill fort in the Ahmednagar region and a very popular trekking destination. Fort is believed to be from 6th...
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Bhandardara, Maharashtra
84.2 km from Junnar Caves, Maharashtra - See map
Bhandardara, a pristine holiday resort hamlet is located on the banks of Pravara river in the Western Ghats. Bhandardara Lake is one of the major...
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Jain Temple, Pune, Maharashtra
85 km from Junnar Caves, Maharashtra - See map
Built in a pool of water on the top of a hill overlooking the city of Pune, Pune's Jain temple is one of the finest. It is constructed from...
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Pataleshwar Cave Temple, Maharashtra
88.6 km from Junnar Caves, Maharashtra - See map
Pataleshwar Cave Temple is carved out of rock and dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva, this temple cave complex is a protected government heritage...
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