Patal Bhuvaneshwar Tour Package

About Patal Bhuvaneshwar Cave Temple

Patal Bhuvaneshwar is a remarkable limestone cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at 1,350 meters near Gangolihat town in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. The cave extends 160 meters underground and is 90 feet deep. Inside the cave are natural limestone formations (stalactites and stalagmites) that are believed to represent deities and divine symbols.

According to Hindu scriptures, the cave was discovered by King Rituparna during the Treta Yuga and was later visited by the Pandavas. The cave is said to contain the Sheshnag (thousand-hooded serpent), the Char Dham, the footprint of Lord Shiva and images of various deities formed naturally by the cave formations.

What to See Inside the Cave

• 108-petal stone lotus at the entrance
• Sheshnag – natural formation of a hooded cobra
• Ganesha's stone head (believed to be the original)
• Natural stone formation of Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh (Trimurti)
• Char Dham – natural representations of all 4 dhams inside the cave
• Kalpavriksha (wish-fulfilling tree) formation
• Shivalinga and natural stone Airavat (Indra's white elephant)

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Important Information

• Cave entry timings: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (April–November) | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Dec–March)
• Entry fee: ~₹100 per person (approximate, subject to change)
• Guide: Mandatory, provided at the cave
• Caution: The descent into the cave is steep and narrow – not suitable for elderly/infants
• Dress code: Remove shoes before entering the cave
• Photography: Generally permitted in outer areas; flash restricted inside