Bhamchandra Caves Excited Bhamchandra hill trek near Pune in 2021

Bhamchandra Caves

Tucked away near Chakan, just 40 kilometers from Pune and 20 kilometers from Pimpri-Chinchwad, rises Bhamchandra Dongar (also known as Bhamgiri or Navlakhya Dongar). Standing detached from the main Sahyadri mountain range, this flat-topped hill with its dramatic, vertical rock cap offers an unforgettable blend of moderate trekking, ancient rock-cut architecture, and deep spiritual heritage.

Whether you are a history buff, a weekend trekker, or a spiritual seeker, Bhamchandra Dongar is a rewarding half-day escape into the quiet side of Maharashtra’s hills.

Bhamchandra trek

I reached near Bhamchandra Hill at around 10:00 in the morning, I observed a wall around Bhamchandra Hill, as soon as I reached near this hill, there is an arched gate and right side a path goes upwards to Bhamchandra caves. But I went further from this main gate, after half a kilometer I saw a temple and that was another way to go to Bhamchandra Hill.

There is a temple of Lord Maruti and there is a way to go to Bhamchandra hill from the side of this temple. I started trekking but after going up a little, I could not find the way because it was mixed due to trees and plants.

Now I was trekking with great difficulty and was slowly climbing up the mountain, this trekking was quite dangerous because even with a slight mistake I could fall down the hill, after half an hour of trekking, I reached the top of the hill. Here I took a break of 5 minutes, and I was very thirsty, I had brought a water bottle and some snacks.

I drank water and ate some biscuits, and took some rest. I was feeling very relaxed. I started trekking again on some low gradient of the hill. Thereafter, walking a little distance I was in front of Bhamchandra temple. It was a very ancient temple, I entered inside the temple, As usually this temple was in a cave and seems very ancient.

Bhamchandra Temple -The Spiritual Legacy of Sant Tukaram Maharaj

For the Varkari community, Bhamchandra Dongar holds immense sacred value. Seeking solitude away from daily worldly affairs to focus entirely on devotion, Sant Tukaram Maharaj chose the quiet caves of Bhamgiri for deep meditation.

According to local lore and historical accounts, Tukaram Maharaj meditated here continuously for fifteen days without food or water, completely absorbed in samadhi. Legend says that anthills began forming around him and snakes and scorpions roamed nearby, yet he remained undisturbed until he experienced divine enlightenment—a moment he immortalized in his famous abhang:

“Pandra disamaji sakshatkar jhala | Vithoba bhetla nirakar ||”
(Within fifteen days came divine realization; I met the formless Vithoba.)

When his brother Kanhoba eventually found him, he carved an idol commemorating Tukaram Maharaj in meditation, complete with carvings of a scorpion, snake, and tiger behind him—an idol that can still be seen inside the meditation cave today

Bhamchandra Bhagirathi kund

I started climbing on these stairs. These are approx 30-40 steps. when I reached the top, there are two mountains meeting each other, and a little water is filled below it. That was the Bhagirathi kund because the was mentioned on this rock, it can imagine when in the rainy season. The water would fall over Bhagirathi kund, then it’s a very beautiful view would have been seen.

Next to it, there is another small temple in which the idol of Sant Tukaram Maharaj is made, after visiting this temple. I came down from Bhagirathi kund.

I have met two young travelers. I came to know that both of them are always keen on traveling, I was very happy to meet both of them and it was the beginning of a new friendship

Bhamchandra review

Bhamchandra hill is a very beautiful place for trekking lovers. I liked this place very much. and you can also enjoy this trek by coming here.

How to reach

Bhamchandra Hill is near Bhamboli village in Chakan MIDC. Personal vehicle or hired taxi is the best option to reach this place. Google Map is given below, from where you can see the navigation.

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Address Bhandara Dongar Dehu

Bhamchandra hill near bhamboli –Chakan MIDC.

Timing

Timing – It can be visited at any time.

Entry fees

No entry fees for this religious place .

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