Patal Bhuvaneshwar Cave Temple
Patal Bhuvaneshwar Cave Temple
Patal Bhuvaneshwar Cave Temple
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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T G
Navi Mumbai, India3 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
I have visited Patal Bhuvaneshwar temple twice. However, last time I visited with my toddler. As when I visited the first time, my experience was amazing. The crowd was well maintained. There were many guides to manage and guide small groups. So the tour happened fast and I had a lot of devotional feeling. This was when the temple was gradually becoming famous.
I went this year and had a horrid experience. I felt no devotion due to huge crowd and sheer mismanagement. One place reeked of ammonia and I felt like vomiting. The crowd was in a narrow lane in a queue since an hour and my poor toddler cried relentlessly.
I was in sheer anger with the poor management of overflow of tourists and mentally asked for forgiveness from the Gods, deciding that I'll only visit the temple again when the mismanagement situation becomes fine.
I went this year and had a horrid experience. I felt no devotion due to huge crowd and sheer mismanagement. One place reeked of ammonia and I felt like vomiting. The crowd was in a narrow lane in a queue since an hour and my poor toddler cried relentlessly.
I was in sheer anger with the poor management of overflow of tourists and mentally asked for forgiveness from the Gods, deciding that I'll only visit the temple again when the mismanagement situation becomes fine.
Written 23 September 2024
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Prema_C
Mumbai, India1,023 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We visited this cave temple from chaukori on way to bhimtal during our Uttarakhand trip. The entry to the 90 feet underground cave is via a narrow opening where one has to hold chain on both sides and slide down. The journey takes nearly 8-10 minutes as there is only one entry and exit. Though we were told number of persons will be limited it is not so. The walk is without slipper as it is a holy cave and it is very slippery in places due to water seeping in. What we see underground is no less than a miraculous sight. Only wish it was better managed. There were oxygen cylinder placed down but I doubt it was functional. The climb back up was even more tedious and god forbid if somebody falls ill no help is possible.
Written 9 October 2023
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Rakeshsharmandmc
Agra, India507 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
Patal Bhuvaneshwar is a subterranean shrine of Lord Shiva, which is around 20 kilometres from Chaukori. The way to the temple is through a rough narrow tunnel which leads us 90 feet below the ground to a group of caves. The passage is not easy to traverse. It is narrow, with slippery stones jutting out all around. Metallic chains have been fixed there to facilitate the climbing down. Sometimes you have to bend, sometimes lie down, sometimes lean to sides & all the times saving your body and head from being hurt.
The main cave below is quite spacious and one can stand straight.There are many rock formations of various shapes, sizes & figures resembling closely/remotely many Gods and Goddesses with all sorts of stories attached to them, as told by the priest-cum-guide. This holy cave is said to be the abode of thousands of Gods.
Photography is not permitted inside. There is a provision of safe keeping of mobiles/cameras outside the shrine. The cave is fully electrically illuminated. The priests here are the Bhandaries. The motorable road ends at village Bhubneshwar which is around half kilometre from the shrine. Leaving aside the religious aspects, the legends, lores, anecdotes etc., scientifically speaking this limestone group of caves contains limestone rock formations of stalactites & stalagmites of various shapes, figures, hues & forms.
A marvelous experience & worth visit.
The main cave below is quite spacious and one can stand straight.There are many rock formations of various shapes, sizes & figures resembling closely/remotely many Gods and Goddesses with all sorts of stories attached to them, as told by the priest-cum-guide. This holy cave is said to be the abode of thousands of Gods.
Photography is not permitted inside. There is a provision of safe keeping of mobiles/cameras outside the shrine. The cave is fully electrically illuminated. The priests here are the Bhandaries. The motorable road ends at village Bhubneshwar which is around half kilometre from the shrine. Leaving aside the religious aspects, the legends, lores, anecdotes etc., scientifically speaking this limestone group of caves contains limestone rock formations of stalactites & stalagmites of various shapes, figures, hues & forms.
A marvelous experience & worth visit.
Written 25 December 2015
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Sudhir Kalra
New Delhi, India182 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
Patal Bhuvneshvar is a very unique limestone caves which is underground which is about 90 feet deep and 160 metres long.
Entering into the caves although lighted but still required some level of courage as few members in group turned back after starting to descend.
The route is very narrow and only one person at a time can either descend or exit, at times this creates lot of confusion and people tend to get hyper tensed due to lack of fresh air inside the caves. So people with medical condition should be extremely careful.
Once inside the guide takes you around and spins a mythological story which at times sounds very interesting.
Entering into the caves although lighted but still required some level of courage as few members in group turned back after starting to descend.
The route is very narrow and only one person at a time can either descend or exit, at times this creates lot of confusion and people tend to get hyper tensed due to lack of fresh air inside the caves. So people with medical condition should be extremely careful.
Once inside the guide takes you around and spins a mythological story which at times sounds very interesting.
Written 20 July 2016
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SAN J
Meerut, India32 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
I visited Patal Bhuvneshwar with my family on 22nd June, 2016 by road. As you enter the cave, it seems a little difficult for entering it because the way is slippery and narrow and one has to catch tightly the iron chain to keep steady. On going down, one experiences that he has reached the home of all GODS be it Shiva, Ganesh, Vishnu, Brahma, Lord Shankaracharya, etc. The guide explained in detail the evolution of this cave and the importance of various GODS residing in PATAL BHUVANESHWAR. Inside the cave, oxygen level is less and is not recommended for senior persons having blood pressure, heart problem etc.
Written 29 June 2016
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TaniaBanerjee
Navi Mumbai, India187 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
This attraction is about 27 Kms from Chaukori. It closes at 4 PM so one should reach here within 3.30 PM to enjoy the place. Taking a guide is almost mandatory, the entry fee is INR 20. Both the adventure enthusiasts and the religious people would find the cave delightful. The entry point is very adventurous and one needs to sit and grab the iron chains on both sides then slide/move forward step by step slowly keeping the head low. On reaching the chamber hall the travelers would observe several rock and limestone formations. The cave is lit enough and not totally dark. The guide explains all the formations one by one by relating it with Hindu mythology, Gods and Goddesses. The cave had been mentioned in the 'Puranas'. One needs to be careful while walking within the cave as the floor is extremely slippery. It is best to hold the wall and walk by it. Many devotees offer prayer and puja in the cave. Exploration would take about 30 minutes.
Written 15 November 2015
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Anjan K
Kolkata (Calcutta), India356 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Hi I visited this place this month and definitely a good choice.
In the month of Aug landslide is common problem we seen few bumpy roads .
It is advisable to go by suv or vehicels like tata sumo ,Tavera etc.
This place is located 38 km from Chaukori and 114 km from Almora.
I choose to stay a Chakori and after evening sunrise and beautiful hill peak view we started around 8.30 .
We reach around 10 to this place. From parking it is around 800 mtr .
A Shiva temple is there outside the cave.
You have to get ticket from counter , plus Rs 50 mandatory guide.
You will be obliged to guide once you come out. You have to get down few steps to enter this place.
It is slippery and use to chain is very much required. Don`t panic while entering the cave.
There is less oxygen and you will face bit difficulty for breathing inside. They allow only 10-12 people at a go.
Follow guide and stay cool. You can watch video in youtube but real watching a mind-blowing through due to breathing problem
Not able to stay there for long . Shiva jata, Seshnag, kaliyug, Bishwakarma hand, Kedarnath,Amarnath etc is amazing.
July and August is most problematic month due to less oxygen. Sufficient light is there . Once you get down you will able to work.
Please avoid if you are with kids or old age people. Toilet before entering premises is not clean enough.
Number of restaurant is less.
As there is no spot for visit except this tourist does not stay here.
In the month of Aug landslide is common problem we seen few bumpy roads .
It is advisable to go by suv or vehicels like tata sumo ,Tavera etc.
This place is located 38 km from Chaukori and 114 km from Almora.
I choose to stay a Chakori and after evening sunrise and beautiful hill peak view we started around 8.30 .
We reach around 10 to this place. From parking it is around 800 mtr .
A Shiva temple is there outside the cave.
You have to get ticket from counter , plus Rs 50 mandatory guide.
You will be obliged to guide once you come out. You have to get down few steps to enter this place.
It is slippery and use to chain is very much required. Don`t panic while entering the cave.
There is less oxygen and you will face bit difficulty for breathing inside. They allow only 10-12 people at a go.
Follow guide and stay cool. You can watch video in youtube but real watching a mind-blowing through due to breathing problem
Not able to stay there for long . Shiva jata, Seshnag, kaliyug, Bishwakarma hand, Kedarnath,Amarnath etc is amazing.
July and August is most problematic month due to less oxygen. Sufficient light is there . Once you get down you will able to work.
Please avoid if you are with kids or old age people. Toilet before entering premises is not clean enough.
Number of restaurant is less.
As there is no spot for visit except this tourist does not stay here.
Written 19 August 2016
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Vipin Chandra
Ghaziabad, India2 contributions
May 2016 • Family
I visited Patal Bhuvneshwar with my Family in May 2016 by Road trip. This place is so much Peacefull and very good for Meditate. A visit is must for here. Crowd free and full of 100% nature.
Written 10 June 2016
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drdb03
New Delhi, India172 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
Went to patal bhuvneshwar cave temple in april this year with family. On looking the entrance to the cave, it can take the heart of any person but once you reach to the bottom then there's enough space. There are various rock formations around which the "pandits" say the story relating to them. They are definitely masterpiece of mother nature..worth exploring..Photography and video strict no-no..so, you got to go there to explore them.
Written 18 April 2015
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DeekAKGAG
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India216 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
A unique place . Lot can be said about this place. And almost everything has been captured by fellow Trip Advisor members. Do't forgot to get into the village and see the ancient temple. Timingn is 9 am 5 pm for the cave temple. You do get a guide too. KVMN is a Ok place to stay. very near to the temmple but has a great view.
Written 11 April 2015
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End of August is ok, PROVIDED rainy season has not set in.
Written 24 November 2018
Please help me out.
How much time will it take to reach patal bhuwaneshwar from tanakpur if we book a taxi from there?
Where can we stay near patal bhuwaneshwar?
Can we return to kathgodam till eve if we leave next morning from there?
Written 21 December 2016
Please do not stay at Patal Bhuwaneshwar KMVN as the place is shabby to say the least. It is the worst KMVN we have ever stayed in. The place is just an hour from Chaukori but the road was under repair when we travelled 3 months back.
Written 9 January 2017
Hello guys I want some help that my name is Jay Rathod from mumbai my age is 20 and coming alone and wanted to visit this place. so please tell me from where should i go there by transportation.and dharmshala to leave there im the first timer.so plz advise me what care must be taken.
Written 5 September 2016
you come to New Delhi. From here there is Kathgodam Shatabdi which runs daily to Kathgodam in the morning at around 6.30. From Kathgodam/ Bhimtal you can hire taxi to go to Patal Bhubaneshwar which takes about 8 hours via Almora. At Patal Bhuvaneshwar there is Tourist resort of Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam which you can book online.
Written 6 September 2016
Hi , we are 2 couples along with 2 kids ( age 2-3) planning to visit in mid august. Can any one please suggest below queries
1) Can we enter with kids if I am fit ,is there oxigen problem inside
2) is august right time considering rainy season. Is there water inside and we need to wear raincoat
3) I am planning to stay at chaukori . In the morning after check out en route to almora after visiting Patal Bhubaneshwar.
Will be help full if some body guid
Written 27 May 2016
1. I am not sure about kids, I don't think it is safe to go down in that narrow cave having kid with you. I will say go one by one and don't take kid inside.
2. August it rains heavily, so please check the status of roads before you leave. road from gangolihat to berinaag is too bad and the way of patal diverts somewhere in-between. Although views will be amazing that is a positive point :)
3. Chaukori is a nice place, you can stay no issue. It will take around 2 hours from chaukori to patal given the bad condition of road. Then again time needed in the temple will depend on how much crowd is there, it opens at 9 AM so try to reach as early as possible. Towards almora you will have to drive back towards berinaag and there is a diversion just before berinaag. I think it can be done with the help of good planning and good weather ;) Just in case there is an issue there are ample options in patal also where you can have a comfortable stay :)
Written 28 May 2016
No. Certainly not because in January there will be bitter cold
Written 6 September 2016
Hi there,
Thanks for sharing your experience. Would you please help me with these questions.
Is it difficult to come back outside. If a person is obese, would they have difficulty. Hows the weather there in November? Would it be cold?
Written 31 October 2015
Yes obesity is quite a problem. In November, there will be bitter cold.
Written 6 September 2016
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