Pataleshwar Cave Temple
Jangali Maharaj Road Shivajinagar Pune 411005, Pune, Maharashtra
Famous for: 8th-century rock-cut Shiva caveEvery day · 08:00 – 17:30
Getting there
2 km · Near Swargate MSRTC Bus Depot
Distances are approximate. Check local transport and road conditions before you travel.
Pataleshwar Cave Temple is an 8th-century rock-cut Shiva shrine — carved from a single basalt outcrop near Jangali Maharaj Road in Shivajinagar.
🌟 What Makes It Special
- Circular Nandi mandapa and lingam sanctum
- Unfinished cave due to fault line in rock
- Active temple amid busy Shivajinagar
- Free heritage stop minutes from station
🕒 Visit Details
- LocationJangali Maharaj Road Shivajinagar Pune 411005
- Distance from Swargate MSRTC Bus Depot2 km by road (approx.)
- Visiting hours08:00–17:30
- Best time to visitMorning before crowds
- Ideal duration30–45 minutes
- Free entry
✔️ Tips for a Smooth Visit
- Very small site — 30 minutes sufficient
- Combine with JM Road breakfast cafés
- Parking scarce — auto from Shivajinagar
- Respect ongoing puja during visits
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- What is Pataleshwar Cave Temple famous for?
- Pataleshwar Cave Temple in Pune, Maharashtra is known for 8th-century rock-cut Shiva cave. Read visitor reviews and photos on Visiting Places Hub.
- Where is Pataleshwar Cave Temple located?
- Pataleshwar Cave Temple is located at Jangali Maharaj Road Shivajinagar Pune 411005, Pune, Maharashtra. View the map and directions on https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/pataleshwar-cave-temple-pune.
- What are the opening hours for Pataleshwar Cave Temple?
- Pataleshwar Cave Temple is typically open Every day · 08:00 – 17:30. Hours may vary on holidays — confirm locally before visiting.
- How do I reach Pataleshwar Cave Temple?
- Pataleshwar Cave Temple is about 2 km from Swargate MSRTC Bus Depot. More travel tips are on the place page and the Pune city guide at https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/in/pune-maharashtra.
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