Patal Bhuvaneshwar

Patal Bhuvaneshwar is a phenomenal place that is located in the state of Uttarkand. It is situated in the Pithorgarh district in the Kumaon region. The place has an intricate system of caves that are located in the village of Bhuvaneshwar. The entire system is complex and one can see many caves within caves in the place. These limestone caves are completely lit up using electric bulbs and they are generally safe. There are many stalagmites and stalactites that can be seen in these caves and walking through these can be a breathtaking experience. The complete network of caves has not yet been explored and there are many small passageways that can be found here.

Patal Bhuvaneshwar is a tiny village in Pithoragarh district it is situated in village Bhubneshwar, it is one of the most fascinating place of kumaon region it has a limestone cave temple 14Km. from Gangolihat in Pithoragarh district the height of the temple is 1350 meters above from the sea level. The cave is 160 m long _ 90 feet deep from the enterance point, the limestone rock formation have created various spectacular stalactite figures of various forms, it is believed that darshan at Patal Bhuvaneshwar yield the result of tapasya at kashi, Baidyanath or Kedarnath. There is a description of blessings to be attained in Patal Bhuvaneshawar in Skanda Purana _ Manas Kanda. Patal Bhuvaneshwar is not only one cave but its a cave city, there is 1 Km long cave here it is around 90 feet below the ground, there are four entrance inside the cave named Randwar, Papdwar, Dharmdwar _ Mokshadwar.

Patal Bhuvaneshwar is a limestone cave situated 13kms from Gangolighat in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state. The way to the Patal Bhuvaneshwar cave goes through a long and narrow tunnel. Other than Lord Shiva the forms of Sheshnag, Kal Bhiarav, Ganesha and several other gods can be seen in Patal Bhuvaneshwar. It is believed that the cave is the abode of 33 crore Gods and Goddesses.