Pandavkholi is situated at a distance of 55 Kms. from the famous hill station Ranikhet. Kathgodam is the nearest Railway Station. From Kathgodam you get Car Taxies and Buses which ply throughout the year. From Kathgodam, the distance of Pandavkholi is roughly 140 Kms. via Ranikhet. The Bus route is up to Kukuchhina and from there one has to walk on a 3 Km. bridle path. The visitors enjoy the beauty of this place as the nature in its bounty is spread over a vast area in abundance. The Buransh the Oak, Pine, Deodars portray a panoramic splendid scenic beauty in Pandavkholi, The area is rich in medicinal herbs and is famous for its flora and fauna. After snowfall Trees and plants bathed in rain, stand in grandeur, majestically blow as if bow their head to receive the tourists to this beautiful greenery laden hill resort Pandavkholi. Particularly in March/April the blooming Rhododendrons with dark red flowers present a spectacular sight. The blooming of rhododendrons (Rhodo) spread over a large area give a fantastic look. In the back-drop of shining silvery Himalayas, the dark red rhodo flowers portray a celestial picture. After blooming, chunks of rhodo flowers start falling on the bridle-path below. The bridle path is thus covered with dark red rhodo flowers. Trekkers enjoy the red carpet welcome accorded to them by the Nature’s magnificent gestures while on way to this Trekkers paradise-Pandavkholi. This ancient temple is not only famous for its historical past but has scintillating beauty of the Himalayas. It is situated amidst the famous Dronagiri hill ranges.  From the ancient times the Caves situated in this forlorn hill were the abode of penance (tapasya) for the Tapasvis. 

            Dronagiri hills bear testimony to the epic Ramayana. During Ram-Ravan great battle in Lanka, Laxman got fainted. Hanuman was bringing the Sanjiwani Booty by the air route. Bharat aimed an arrow on him suspecting Hanuman’s doubtful presence by the air route. He mistook him as a demon and aimed an arrow on him; and a part of the hill fell down below. This place is called Dunagiri or Dronanchal Parvat since then. In the 12^th century, the Katyuri King Sudhardhar Dev established an idol of Maa Bhgwati and since then Dronagiri temple is the symbol of sacred faith of the people.

            It is also said that when the Pandavas were in exile, for 12 years the Pandavas found this place most suitable in the last year of secret exile (agyatwas) for their security and they made their sojourn at Pandavkholi. It is said that the Kauravas came to this place to find out the Pandavas, but they could reach only up to Kauravchhina now called Kukuchhina. They could not dare to go to Pandavkholi as it had a difficult terrain and is situated at a height of 8,800 feet from the sea level. Draupadi Vihar and Bhim-ki-Gudri dates back to the period before the birth of Christ. Draupadi Vihar is said to be the favourite rambling ground of Draupadi. Likewise Bhim-ki-Gudri was the fascinating Bugyal (meadow) of the area. The Bugyal also know as Bhimn-ki-saiya is totally bereft of any sort of vegetation. It is said that once Bhim laid down the Gudri on this Bugyal There are four caves beneath the Bugyal out of which mystery surrounds about the three caves. While walking over this area one can feel the sound of the footsteps because of the hollowness deep inside the Bugyal. It is understood that the Pandavas used it as an armoury and as a place for confidential and secret parleys and meetings. One can find several remains of the Agyatwas of Pandavas at this place. An old well is said to have been constructed by Pandavas for their use. People believe that Aswasthama can still be seen wandering over the mountain tops in this area. It is also said that Mahavatar Baba has his abode in the forlorn cave Triyambak even today. This was the place from where Yudhisther went to the Heaven. Pandavkholi forest caves are believed to be pertaining to Mahabharata era. From times immemorial this place has been the Taposthali of the sages. The Ashram of Garg Rishhi and Sukh Dev Rishi are situated in Kukuchhina Road. Devotees, who have practiced detachment from worldly affairs, still feel the music of Veena here. Kaka Rishi also devoted his time in Pandavkholi. Saint Lahiri Maharaj also had practiced Yoga and Saint Mahavatar Baba. Lahiri Maharaj had the glimpse of the Golden Palace and the Garden by the blessings of Maharaj Baba . By his yogic power he could see Guru Maharaj seated in a lustrous room. Maharaj Baba advised him to keep detached from the worldly affairs. Lahri Maharaj remained in Samadhi for 7 days there and renounced the worldly pleasures and went to Danapur where he started preaching Yoga.

            Disciples of Lahiri Maharaj Mukteshwar Giri and his disciple Paramhans Yoga Nand established world famous Yogda Satsang Society (YSS) and Self Realization Fellowship (SRF). The Headquarter of YSS is in Los Angles (USA). An Ashram of Yogda is also situated in Dwarahat (Almora) just 35 Kms. from Ranikhet. The Ashram is famous for curing physical and mental diseases through Yogavyas.  Autobiography of a Yogi written by Yoga Nand is a world famous book. Dayamata of Yogda Ashram visited Pandavkholi at the age of 68 and she established Dhyan Kendra there. A large cave is open for Meditation (Dhyan) as per her wish there. Yogkriya which has now spread over the entire world has its original from this cave situated in Dronachal Parvat. Bhatkot famous for its dense forests is situated just 9 Km away from Pandavkholi. The ancient name of this place is said to be Bharat Kot where Bharat practiced Tapasya on the 14^th year of Banbas (exile) of Lord Rama from Ayodhya. Mahant Balwant Giri Maharaj did Tapasya for 35 years there are established the Ashram and left for his heavenly abode on 14 December, 1994 on Mokshda Ekadashi. Since then the Path Bhraman Sangh (PBS) is looking after the affairs of the temple.The PBS arranges week long religious functions in Pandavkholi. The celebrations are held on the Mokshda Ekadashi Geeta Jayanti. This was the day when Sri Sri 1008 Mahant Balwant Giri ji Maharaj Naga Baba attained Nirvana (salvation). This year the 14^th Nirvana Diwas of the Mahant Baba would be celebrated on 9th December-Tuesday on the Mokshada Ekadashi day.   People have firm faith that those who leave for their heavenly abode on this date attain salvation. The celebrations shall include religious discourse, usual rituals, Medical relief camp, Rock climbing, Trekking, Taeokondo, Cultural programme, Photo exhibition, Horticulture and ecology related sessions. The programme would culminate after a grand Bhandara, which always had massive participation of the people.