Lenyadri is a group of about 30 Buddhist rock cut caves in a cliff about 5 km north of Junnar, dating from the 1st to the 3rd century AD. Most are viharas, or monks' dwellings, with two chaitya halls among them. Cave 7, originally a vihara, was later adapted for Hindu worship and now holds the Girijatmaj Ganesh, one of the eight Ashtavinayak, so the site is both a protected monument and a busy temple. A long flight of steps leads up the hillside to the caves. Carry water, and watch out for monkeys.
- Address: Lenyadri, Golegaon, Junnar, Pune district, Maharashtra 410502
- Hours: Daytime. The caves are a protected monument with an ASI entry ticket.
- How to Reach: About 5 km north of Junnar and about 100 km from Pune. Combine with Shivneri and Ozar.
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