Ashtavinayak Ganpati Temples Tour – List To Make Your Plan Better In 2025

Positively! The Ashtavinayak Ganpati Temples are a Devotional path of journey dedicated to Lord Shree Ganesha, located in Maharashtra state of India. The name “Ashtavinayak” which is referring to eight prominent Lord Ganesha shrines, each temple has its own unique characteristics and legends. Below is a detailed guidance article for you to make your plan and explore better, covering the sequence and list of all eight spots, their locations, how to reach, important pointers and nearby places to explore. So let’s discuss in more detail about where these Temples are located with proper chronological order and visuals to make your plan better in 2025

1. Mayureshwar Temple –  Located at Moregaon, Pune district, Maharashtra.
2. Siddhivinayak Temple – Situated in Siddhatek, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra.
3. Ballaleshwar Temple – Located in Pali, Raigad district, Maharashtra.
4. Varadvinayak Temple – Is in Mahad, Raigad district, Maharashtra.
5. Chintamani Temple – Situated in Theur, Pune district, Maharashtra.
6. Girijatmaja Temple – Located near Lenyadri, Junnar, Pune district, Maharashtra.
7. Vigneshwar Temple – Situated in Ozar, Pune district, Maharashtra
8.  Mahaganapati Temple – Positioned near Ranjangaon, Pune district, Maharashtra

Above is the sequence which you all need to know before visit. Now let’s also know how one can plan to visit any of these 8 Ashtavinayak Temple in Maharashtra, India.

How to Travel or Visit 8 Ashtavinayak Ganpati Temple in India By Train, Air or by Road ? Step By Step Guidance:

Planning and moving to your willing destination becomes easy when you have knowledge, information and proper guidance about that place, for those worshippers, devotees and fellow travellers we Samayu Travel as a platform try’s to helps as a travel guide, same for this destination we have travelled and researched with expertise and have collected and well crafted the below information which will help and guide one who is planning to visit any of the above 8 Ashtavinayak Ganpati Temples.

• How to reach Mayureshwar or Moreshwar Temple, One of the First amongst 8 Ashtavinayak Ganpati Temples in India

Mayureshwar Temple is located at Moregaon village in Pune district of Maharashtra state and is easily accessible, Because it is a very important place for religious journeys, people visit here as pilgrims. It is one of the first amongs the 8 Ashtavinayak Temple of Lord Ganesha in India. Below we have crafted how one can reach Mayureshwar Ganpati Temple for Darshan:

By Airways: Pune International Airport (PNQ) is the nearest air transport mode to Mayureshwar Temple located in Pune district. It is around 50-55 km away, It also depends on the route which you select after arriving at the airport. You can hire a Taxi Cab or rent a Car from outside of the airport. 

By Train: Pune Junction is the nearest railway station to Mayureshwar Ganpati Temple. From here, the distance to the temple is almost 45-50 km. Also the alternate option is Jejuri. After getting down at Jejuri railway station you can take a local rickshaw or can hire a taci cab to reach Moregaon village which is around 10-15 km away.

By Roadways: If you are travelling by roadway then you can hire a cab/taxi, also there are many private buses or state transport buses which will drop you till Pune and from Pune you can take public transports available there. also you can drive on your own car Google Maps will serve you the best route which you can follow to reach Mayureshwar Ganpati Temple in Moregaon village. Special tip is to turn on the car mode on Google Map.

Temple Timings : 6.am to 9.pm and is open everyday.

Tips For Visitors:

• Photography is not allowed inside the premises of temple.
• Dress Code can be traditional or modest attire, avoide one piece or short clothes.
• Best Time to visit is during weekdays for a peaceful and rushfree darshans as on weekends, public holidays and festival days maybe full of rush.

Nearby Places to Visit:

1. Jejuri Khandoba Temple which is around 18-20 km away.
2. Saswad, Patas Temple and Bhairavnath Temple which is approximately 20-22km from the Mayureshwar Temple.
3. Khadakwasla Dam is also a nearby destination for which you have to travel 30 km.
4. Mulshi Dam is almost 50 km away from the temple.
5. Sinhagad Fort, for which you have to travel 40-42 km from Moregaon village. 
6. Pune City is also a good travel and exploring destination where you can find Shaniwar Wada, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Aga Khan Palace, and the Osho Ashram.

• How to reach Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple for Darshan

Siddhivinayak Temple which is also an important pilgrimage in Ashtivanayak Darshan Yatra, is located at Siddhatek in Ahilya Nagar district of Maharashtra, previously known as Ahemednagar. Siddhivinayak name of lord ganesha means “Lord of Wisdom and Success”. Below are the ways to reach Siddhivinayak Ganpati for Darshan. It is the second amongst 8 Ashtavinayak Temple of Lord Shree Ganesha in India:

By Airways: Here also like above, Pune International Airport (PNQ) is the nearest airport  to Siddhivinayak Temple Located in Ahilya Nagar district. It is almost a 95-100 km travel to reach the temple. Outside the airport one can hire a  cab/taxi or rent a car towards the destination.

By Train: The Closest railway station is Ahmednagar Railway Station. Once you reach Ahmednagar, you need to hire a auto rickshaw or taxi towards Siddhatek which is atmost 45 km away. This journy take around 1 to 1.5 hours by road.

By Roadways: If you are going to start your journey from Mumbai, Pune, Nashik or any other location in Maharashtra, the best option is ST buses or private buses which will help you to reach till here. If you are travelling by your own vehical then Google maps is the best guide where you have to search for “Siddhivinayak temple siddhatek, Ahilya Nagar” and by following the route you will be here.

Temple Timings : 6.am to 9.pm and is open everyday.

Tips For Visitors:

• Photography is not allowed inside the premises of temple.
• Dress Code can be traditional or modest attire, avoide one piece or short clothes.
• Best Time to visit is during weekdays for a peaceful and rushfree darshans as on weekends, public holidays and festival days maybe full of rush.

Nearby Places to Visit:

1. Mayureshwar Ganpati Temple, Morgaon which is around 58-60 km from here.
2. Jejuri – The Golden Temple of Maharashtr is approx 75km from siddhatek.
3. Mayureshwar Wildlife Sancturay is nearly 50km.
4. Bhandardara Lake which is approximately 100km from this place.
5. Ahmednagar Fort is almost 110 km away from siddhatek.

• How to reach Ballaleshwar Ashtavinayak Ganpati Temple Darshan

Ballaleshwar Temple which is considered as one of the temple in Ashtivanayak Darshan Yatra, is located at Pali village in Raigad district, Maharashtra. Below we have researchfully crafted anf defined the ways to reach Ballaleshwar Ganpati Temple for Darshan. It is the third amongst 8 Ashtavinayak Temple of Shree Ganesha in India:

By Airways:  Mumbai Airport is the nearest air station from Ballaleshwar Tempal located in Pali. It is all around 110 km from the airport. You need to take a private cab or taxi which is easily available outside the temple or you can use the Ola or Uber cab applications which will assist you with the approximate fair to reach till the destination

By Train: If you are boarding in train from Mumbai, then the train running towards Khopoli or Roha will be helpful for you to reach and same from Pune as Khopili and Roha is the nearby railway station to Ballaleshwar Temple in Pali. Out side the Khopoli or Roha railway station you need to take a auto rikshaw or ST bus which will drop you nearby the temple. 

By Roadways: As you can start your journey from Mumbai, Pune, Nashik or any other location in Maharashtra, the best option is ST buses or private buses which will help you to reach till here. Also you can hire a cab or taxi, And if you are travelling by your own vehical then Google maps is the best guide where you have to search for “Ballaleshwar Temple Pali” and by following the route you will be here (Note to turn on the car driving mode).

Tips For Visitors:

• Photography is not allowed inside the premises of temple.
• Dress Code can be traditional or modest attire, avoide one piece or short clothes.
• Best Time to visit is during weekdays for a peaceful and rushfree darshans as on weekends, public holidays and festival days maybe full of rush.

Temple Timings : 6.am to 9.pm and is open everyday.

Nearby Places to Visit:                                                      

• How to reach Varadvinayak Temple for Ashtavinayak Darshan

Varadvinayak Temple is located at Mahad in Raigad district, Maharashtra. of Maharashtra. It is also known as Mahad Ganpati Temple. Below are the ways to reach the Varadvinayak Ganpati Temoke for Darshan. It is the fourth pilgrim of 8 Ashtavinayak Temple of Lord Ganesha in India:

 By Airways:  The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport which is in Mumbai or the Domestic Airport. Outside theairport you can hire a direct Taxi or Cab (OLA/UBER) or can reach the nearest railway station which is Andheri or Ghatkopar and from there follow the below train and Roadways route which will help you better.

By Train: If some of you are travelling by train then the nearest railway station is Khopoli from where the destination is around 4-6 km also you can have a second option which is from Karjat railway station which includes 15-16 km of travel. Outside these railway station you can hire a auto rikshaw or taxi which will drop you near the Varadvinayak Temple at Mahad. Fair may depends on the current regulations and also you can try bargaining.

By Roadways:  This location is almost 65-70 km via Mumbai-Pune Expressway, take an exit from khopoli and connect to khopoli-pen route towards mahad. From Pune it is around 85-90 km where you have to travel from National Highway (NH) 48 and should take same exit as given for mumbai route and move towards the destination. 

Tips For Visitors:

• Photography is not allowed inside the premises of temple.
• Dress Code can be traditional or modest attire, avoide one piece or short clothes.
• Best Time to visit is during weekdays for a peaceful and rushfree darshans as on weekends, public holidays and festival days maybe full of rush.

Temple Timings : 6.am to 9.pm and is open everyday.

Nearby Places to Visit: 

1. Raidag fort is nearly 34 km from the Varadvinayak Temple.
2. Chavdar Tale (Chavdar Lake) is around 100 km away.
3. Gandhar Pale Buddhist Caves Located about 2.5 km from Chavdar Tale
4. Also you can explore the nearby markets and places within.

• How to reach Chintamani Temple Ashtavinayak Darshan

Chintamani Temple is located in Theur which is around 25 km from Pune, Maharashtra, India. It is considered as a “Jagrut Devsthan” which means the deity is believed to be Present actively and responsive to worshippers devotees. It is fifth amongst the 8 Ashtavinayak Temple of Lord Ganesha in India. Below we have crafted and documented how one can reach Chintamani Ganpati Temple for the Darshan of Lord Shree Ganesha:

 By Airways: Pune International Airport is nearst to Theur which is in Pune. 30 km is the distance you need to travel from airport. You can easily get taxi, cab or buses moving towards the destination from the airport.

By Train: Pune Junction is the only nearby railway station which is around 30-35 km from the Chintamani Temple. Outside the railway station you can hire a auto rikshaw, cab or can take stated owned buses which will drop you near at theur.

By Roadways: Theur’s Chintamani Ganesha Temple is well connected by roads, from Pune city you can hire a cab, taxi or can travel with private or stated owned buses, it takes around 40-45 min which totally depends on the traffic conditions. From Mumbai it is almost 15o km towards Theur, you can hire cab, private vehical or buses which will take you at theur in pune.

Temple Timings : 6.am to 9.pm and is open everyday.

Tips For Visitors:

• Photography is not allowed inside the premises of temple.
• Dress Code can be traditional or modest attire, avoide one piece or short clothes.
• Best Time to visit is during weekdays for a peaceful and rushfree darshans as on weekends, public holidays and festival days maybe full of rush.

Nearby Places to Visit:                   

1. Ramdara Temple which it atmost 14 to 15 km from Theur.
2. Aga Khan Palace which is a historic place and known for its architectural beauty which is 20-21 km from here.
3. Sinhagad Fort is around 25 km away from the temple.
4. Parvati Hill is also 25 km, which offers a beautiful and scenic panaromic view of the Pune city.

• How to reach Girijatmaja Lenyadri Ashtavinayak Ganpati Temple for Darshan

Girijatmaja Lenyadri Ganpati Temple is located in Junnar taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra. It is sixth amongst the 8 Ashtavinayak Ganpati Temples of shree Ganesh in Maharashtra, India. Below is the detailed information which is needed to make your tour better if you are planning to travel here.

 By Airways:  Pune International Airport is the only nearby airways point which is approximately 100 km. From the airport you can continue to follow the road route as guided in the below point.

By Train: Talegaon railway station is the closest, from here the distance is 85 km towards Lenyadri. You can hire a cab, taxi or bus outside the railway station which will be easily available going towards junnar and from there you can proceed towards the temple

By Roadways:  If you are travelling from Mumbai then we will suggest you to hire a cab, private or state buses also you can drive by your own using Google Maps for your flexibility. It is around 180 km. If your journy is starting from Pune then drive from Pune-Nashik Highway (NH60) it is all around 85 km you can also hire a private cab, taxi or take bus to reach at Junnar where the Lenyadri Ganpati Temple is situated.

Temple Timings : 6.am to 9.pm and is open everyday.

Tips For Visitors:

• Photography is not allowed inside the premises of temple.
• Dress Code can be traditional or modest attire, avoide one piece or short clothes.
• Best Time to visit is during weekdays for a peaceful and rushfree darshans as on weekends, public holidays and festival days maybe full of rush.

Nearby Places to Visit:        

1. Shivneri Fort is only 10 km from the temple.
2. Ozar Vighneshwar Temple which is the Part of the Ashtavinayak circuit is also 15 km from here.
3. Malshej Ghat where you will experience natural beauty and scenic views is almost 40 km from Lenyadri.
4. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple is all over 75 km from this location.

• How to reach Vigneshwar Ashtavinayak Ganpati Temple for Darshan

Vigneshwar Ganpati Bappa Temple is located at Ozar in Nashik district of Maharashtra. It is als known as Vighnahar Ganapati Temple which means elephant headed god of wisdom. It stands at seventh amongst the 8 Ashtavinayak Ganpati Temples of Ganpati Bappa in Maharashtra. 

 By Airways: The nearest air station is Pune International Airport which is 90 km fom Ozar. You need to hire a cab, taxi or need to take bus which will drop you near the Vigneshwat Ganpati temple which is one of the temple in Ashtivanayak Ganpati Temples circuit.

By Train: You need to reach at Pune Junction or Talegaon Railway station from where you can hire a taxi, cab or take bus which will drop you at your destination. From Talegaon it is around 80 km of travel and from Pune Junction it is almost 89 km away, choice is yours as per your comfort.

By Roadways: If you are travelling from Mumbai Ozar is around 182 km which is accessable via Thane, kalyan, Saralgaon etc, and if you are travelling from Pune then you need to start from (NH60) Pune-Nashik Highway as this route will help you to reach the connected routes which will take you to Ozar as it is almost 85km away from Pune. If you are driving your own vehicle then Google map will help you to get the best route or also you can hire a private cab, taxi or can use private or public stated owned buses.

Temple Timings : 6.am to 9.pm and is open everyday.

Tips For Visitors:

• Photography is not allowed inside the premises of temple.
• Dress Code can be traditional or modest attire, avoide one piece or short clothes.
• Best Time to visit is during weekdays for a peaceful and rushfree darshans as on weekends, public holidays and festival days maybe full of rush.

Nearby Places to Visit:        

1. Lenyadri Ganapati Temple is nearly 15 km from here.
2. Travelling for 12 km will take you to the historical Shivneri Fort.
3. Malshej Ghat is 38 km from Ozar’s Ganpati Temple.
4. Bhimshankar Jyotirlinga is 78 km long from this location.

• How to reach Mahaganapati Temple Ashtavinayak Darshan

Mahaganapati Ganpati Bappa Temple is located at Ranjangaon in Pune district of Maharashtra. This Bappa is also known as Mahaganadhipati which represent as the supreme being. It is the eighth amongst the 8 Ashtavinayak Ganpati Temples circuit of Ganpati Bappa in Maharashtra. 

 By Airways:  The only air station nearby Ranjangaon is Pune International Airport, from where you need to travel almost 50 km towards the destination. outside the airport you can get auto, taxi or you can hire a private vehical, also you can travel by private or state buses moving towards Ranjangaon.

By Train: The nearest railway station is Shirur or Pune Junction railway station. Outside these station you can hire a taxi or can catch private or stated owned buses which are going towards Ranjangaon.

By Roadways: From Pune it is almost 50 km from Pune where you need to travel via (NH60) Pune-Shirur road and from Mumbai it is almost 150km of travel via Pune-Mumbai Expressway.

Temple Timings : 6.am to 9.pm and is open everyday.

Tips For Visitors:

• Photography is not allowed inside the premises of temple.
• Dress Code can be traditional or modest attire, avoide one piece or short clothes.
• Best Time to visit is during weekdays for a peaceful and rushfree darshans as on weekends, public holidays and festival days maybe full of rush.

Nearby Places to Visit:        

1. Shivneri fort is nearly 35 km from Ranjangaon which is an historical fort of Maratha Empire in Maharashtra.
2. Malshej Ghat is around 75 km away, where you can experience scenic views and natures beauty.
3. Ozar Vigneshwar Ganpati Temple is 90-95 km which is one of the temple in Ashtavinayak yatra circuit.
4. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is approx 100 km from here.

Driving your own vehical is always a best option is always best when you are by your own, as it allows you to take halt at any location you wish to experience the beauty of that place.

*Note Before Visiting any of the above Ashtavinayak Temples of Lord Shree Ganesha in Maharashtra, India:

We advice you to check for any travel restrictions or updates before planning your trip to any of the above 8 Ashtavinayak Temples of Lord Ganesha in India, and consider the best mode of transportation based on your location and preferences. In additionally we will recommend you to book transportation and accommodation in advance during peak pilgrimage seasons, to avoid any inconvenience.

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