Travelling Guide to Pandukholi

PANDUKHOLI

Pandukholi is a secret recorded sanctuary of Pandav,' and this old spot is situated at Almora area of Uttarakhand. Pandukholi word demonstrates two significance Pandu (Pandava) and Kholi implies( Shelter). Locals arranged close to this sanctuary accept that the Pandav's spend some year on the slope during their first Agyatvas. 

PANDUKHOLI TREK

The cave of Pandukholi are arranged a ways off of 27 km from Dwarahat.

The tough trek of this cave begins from Kukkuchina Village, and it is approx. eight kilometers from village to caves. 

While traveling toward Pandukholi, you will wind up encompassed by the vibe of nature. In the profound woodland you will be happy to notice different sorts of trees and therapeutic spices. After 3 kilometers of trekking in Padukholi, you will see a little entryway of Swargpuri Pandukholi, enter the plain ground. Likewise see a white lookout, sanctuary, and Ashram (Hermitage) of Mahant Balwant Giri Ji. Also, the five silver colour stones like a pillar in the temple that denotes Pandavas. A few step ahead two other statues of Maharaj Pandu and Maharani Kunti are situated i.e, the father and mother of Pandavas.

              Watchtower to view the hills around the temple and Ashram

ENTRANCE DETAILS FOR PANDUKHOLI CAVES

• Entry is Free

• Pandukholi Caves Timing: 24-hrs

• Exploration Time: 5 hours

PANDUKHOLI CAVE TREKKING TIPS 

• Wear comfortable warm clothes as it is freezing even in summer. 

• Wear sports shoes with a decent grip for trekking as the path is difficult to walk.

• Take additional water bottles and snacks from the Kukuchina village as it will take approx 2 hours to reach the destination.

                                                      Dharamshala 

HOW TO REACH

Via Air 

The closest air terminal is Pantnagar, found 112 kilometers from Dwarahat. 

By Rail 

Kathgodam rail line station at the distance of 88 Kilometers from Dwarahat, Uttarakhand. When you arrive at Dwarahat area, you will get a taxi reserving for the expense of 300 rs. The most ideal choice is to come in your vehicle or recruit a rental vehicle from the air terminal or railroad station to visit Ranikhet, Nanital, Bhimtal, Dwarahat, and numerous different hill station.