The Pataleshwar Cave Temple was built in the 8th century. It is believed that these caves and temples have been carved out of a single rock and hence it is a monolithic structure. Surveys conducted by the British government reveal that its earlier names could have been “Panchaleshvara cave", "Bhamburde caves of Pune", "Pandoo caves", or "Panchaleshwar temple". The initial sculptures, which were presumably of Brahma across one side and Vishnu on another, have now vanished. Those were all recovered before the mid-nineteenth century, also with the installation of Durga and Ganesh idols.

The Pataleshwar caverns are a massive incision of a rocky hilltop that slowly expands and shapes the landscape. It can be reached through a 20-foot path from the complex’s east side. It has a spherical Nandi mandapa cut out of another parent rock to unveil the Nandi temple and the Nandi homogeneously. The 3 sanctums are connected by a pradakshina patha (circumambulation corridor) that opens to the east. The sanctum region of this structure is unique for being at an elevation from the bottom but the carving portion is engraved deeper into the soil. Pataleshwar is the name given to this location because of its "underworld" significance.

• The shrine also has some elaborate carvings, in addition to a rich historical basis. 
• The museums and structural paradoxes that may be found here draw people from all over the world. 
• Furthermore, the place is surrounded by jungles and a riverbank, making it a great destination for explorers and it offers incredible views. 
• Lord Shiva worshippers are also frequently seen at this location. The cave houses temples dedicated to Lord Ram, Lakshman, Seeta, and Ganesh. 
• You can even shop for some souvenirs from the street shops around the complex.
   

• Wear some comfortable footwear as you will have to walk around the caves and temple premises where removing footwear frequently is a must. 
• Photography is permitted so you can come and click as many pictures as you want. 
• Do not litter or write on any engravings of the temple.
   

Pune is enchanting in both the rainy season and the wintertime, thus the seasons of July to February are ideal for a vacation to this enormous Marathi metropolitan area. The climate mostly remains chilly and pleasant. Summer months, on the other hand, are best avoided because the climate is oppressive and might sabotage your travel arrangements.

• Shaniwar Wada
• Sinhagad Fort 
• Katraj Snake Park 
• Rajmachi Fort 
• Pune Okayama Friendship Garden

• The caves were flooded for several months of the year due to a faulty sewage system, according to 19th-century inspection records. 
• According to prior British colonial census records, the cave structure is part of a 19th-century public park. 
• It contains a few historical ruins that have been restored. The nearby site houses the Archaeological Survey of India's Pune office.