Maharashtra
Pune and Lonavala
3 Nights / 4 Days
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Package ID 0432Pilgrimage
Ashtavinayak Yatra: the Eight Ganesh Temples
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Four days for the Ashtavinayak yatra from Pune: all eight self-manifested Ganesh temples, from Morgaon and Siddhatek to Lenyadri's cave and Ranjangaon.
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Quick facts
In short: Ashtavinayak Yatra: the Eight Ganesh Temples is a 3-night, 4-day tour that also covers Pune, Morgaon, Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad, Lenyadri and 2 more stops. It starts in Pune and ends in Pune. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0432
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Places
- Pune, Morgaon, Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad, Lenyadri, Ozar, Ranjangaon
- Starts
- Pune
- Ends
- Pune
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- October to March is the best time to visit Maharashtra; the monsoon (June to September) is best for the green Sahyadri hills.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0432
- Tour
- Ashtavinayak Yatra: the Eight Ganesh Temples
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Destination
- Maharashtra
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Monuments and temples set their own timings; Ajanta is closed on Mondays and Ellora on Tuesdays. Ferries, boats, entry fees and special darshan passes are paid locally. Ghat roads are slow in the monsoon. Long queues at Sankashti Chaturthi and during Ganesh Chaturthi.
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Day 1 — Morgaon, Siddhatek and Theur
Arrive at Pune airport or station, where our representative meets you. Begin the yatra, as tradition asks, at the Mayureshwar temple in Morgaon (about 65 km), then Siddhivinayak at Siddhatek on the Bhima and Chintamani at Theur on the way back. Overnight stay in Pune.
Overnight: Pune
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Day 2 — Pali and Mahad
Drive down the ghats to Pali for the Ballaleshwar temple, the only one named after a devotee, and on to Mahad for Varadvinayak, where a lamp has burned since 1892. Return up to Lonavala for the night. Overnight stay in Lonavala.
Overnight: Lonavala
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Day 3 — Lenyadri and Ozar
Drive to Junnar for Girijatmaj at Lenyadri, a Ganesh shrine inside a Buddhist cave about 300 steps up the hill, then Vighnahar at Ozar with its gold-domed tower. Overnight stay at Narayangaon or Junnar.
Overnight: Narayangaon
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Day 4 — Ranjangaon – Pune
After breakfast, visit Mahaganapati at Ranjangaon, the eighth temple, and, for those who wish to close the circle, return by Morgaon before reaching Pune for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Pune → Lonavala → Narayangaon
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Pune | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 2 | Lonavala | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 3 | Narayangaon | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Ashtavinayak Yatra: the Eight Ganesh Temples?
For this 3-night tour of Pune, Lonavala and Narayangaon:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Ashtavinayak Yatra: the Eight Ganesh Temples cover?
The route is Pune → Lonavala → Narayangaon. Overnight stays: 1 night in Pune, 1 night in Lonavala and 1 night in Narayangaon.
How long is the Ashtavinayak Yatra: the Eight Ganesh Temples, and where does it start and end?
3 nights and 4 days (3 Nights / 4 Days). It starts in Pune (Day 1: Morgaon, Siddhatek and Theur) and ends in Pune (Day 4: Ranjangaon – Pune).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Ashtavinayak Yatra: the Eight Ganesh Temples?
No. The Ashtavinayak Yatra: the Eight Ganesh Temples starts in Pune and ends in Pune, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Ashtavinayak Yatra: the Eight Ganesh Temples?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Pune, Lonavala and Narayangaon. This applies to all 3 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Ashtavinayak Yatra: the Eight Ganesh Temples?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Pune, Lonavala and Narayangaon each morning after an overnight stay, so 3 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 4). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Ashtavinayak Yatra: the Eight Ganesh Temples itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 3-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Pune, Lonavala and Narayangaon, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Maharashtra trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Maharashtra trip
Best time: October to March is the best time to visit Maharashtra; the monsoon (June to September) is best for the green Sahyadri hills.
Packages include road transfers and sightseeing as specified. Ferries to Elephanta and Sindhudurg, safaris and boats are paid locally; flights or trains (including the Konkan Railway) are quoted separately.
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