Arjun Gufa
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Label : Hidden Gem
Tags : Cave
Timings : 24 hours
Time Required : Less than 1 hour
Entry Fee : No entry fee
Best Time to Visit : March to June
Arjun Gufa, Manali Overview
Arjun Gufa is a small natural cave near Manali, locally associated with a Mahabharata-era legend, that has become a popular picnic spot. The short climb up to it and the walk inside are the main draw rather than the cave itself, which is modest in size.
The Arjun cave is a narrow path into a hill. With no light entering after a point, one has to explore and find their way into the cave through the darkness using flashlights. The uneven passage inside makes the exploration more exciting. At a little distance inside, one is required to descend to reach a base area. It takes about 45 minutes to explore the whole cave.
Must Know Before You Visit Arjun Gufa
Tips :
- Most visitors remove their shoes while entering the cave.
- The cave remains open 24 hours, but it is advisable that tourists explore it only in the daytime.
- Do not carry heavy bags inside the cave as the passage is very narrow.
- One may want to reconsider entering the cave if they have claustrophobia.
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Legend of Arjun Gufa
The walkway goes through lush green meadows, tall pine trees and cement steps that make exploring the location an enrapturing experience. Many tourists visit Arjun Gufa to check if the legend is true and some visit just for the fun of it.
According to Hindu mythology, the Pashupata Astra was a powerful and destructive weapon which could be discharged by a bow, through words, eyes or by the mind and was never supposed to be used by less significant warriors because it could wipe out all beings in an instant. This weapon was possessed only by Arjun and no other warrior on earth.
