Pilgrimage route guide · Maharashtra
Ashtavinayak Route from Pune — Complete 8 Temple Guide
Planning the Ashtavinayak yatra from Pune? This guide explains the eight-temple circuit, typical driving legs, sample 2-day and 3-day sequences, and how to book a private cab for the full pilgrimage.
What is the Ashtavinayak Yatra?
The Ashtavinayak pilgrimage covers eight swayambhu temples of Lord Ganesha in Maharashtra — Morgaon, Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad, Theur, Lenyadri, Ozar and Ranjangaon. Most travellers start from Pune because of its central location and airport/rail connectivity. A private cab lets you optimize the sequence based on darshan timings, traffic and overnight stay preferences.
Approximate Route Legs from Pune
Distances and driving times are approximate — actual routes depend on pickup point and temple sequence.
| Leg | Approx Distance | Approx Time | Temple / Stop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pune → Morgaon | ≈65 km | ≈1.5 hr | Shri Mayureshwar |
| Morgaon → Siddhatek | ≈95 km | ≈2.5 hr | Shri Siddhivinayak |
| Siddhatek → Pali | ≈180 km | ≈4 hr | Shri Ballaleshwar |
| Pali → Mahad | ≈35 km | ≈1 hr | Shri Varadvinayak |
| Mahad → Pune / stay area | ≈120 km | ≈2.5 hr | Overnight stay |
| Pune / stay → Theur | ≈25 km | ≈45 min | Shri Chintamani |
| Theur → Ranjangaon | ≈55 km | ≈1.25 hr | Shri Mahaganapati |
| Ranjangaon → Ozar | ≈35 km | ≈1 hr | Shri Vighneshwar |
| Ozar → Lenyadri | ≈10 km | ≈30 min | Shri Girijatmaj |
| Lenyadri → Pune | ≈95 km | ≈2.5 hr | Return to Pune |
Travel times and distances are approximate and may change due to traffic, weather, road conditions, temple queues and route changes. Temple timings and darshan arrangements should be confirmed before travel.
Circuit overview
- Pune
- Morgaon
- Siddhatek
- Pali
- Mahad
- Theur
- Ranjangaon
- Ozar
- Lenyadri
- Pune
All 8 Temples on the Route
2-Day Route Pace
Day 1 — Pune → southern & western temples
Early pickup from your Pune / PCMC location · Drive to Morgaon (Shri Mayureshwar) — first darshan · Continue towards Siddhatek (Shri Siddhivinayak)
Day 2 — remaining temples → Pune
Breakfast and checkout · Theur (Shri Chintamani) and/or Ranjangaon (Shri Mahaganapati) depending on route · Ozar (Shri Vighneshwar) and Lenyadri (Shri Girijatmaj)
3-Day Relaxed Route
Day 1 — Pune → Morgaon → Siddhatek → stay
Pune pickup · Morgaon darshan · Drive towards Siddhatek
Day 2 — Pali → Mahad → Theur / Ranjangaon → stay
Checkout and drive to Pali (Ballaleshwar) · Mahad (Varadvinayak) · Theur (Chintamani) or Ranjangaon (Mahaganapati) based on optimized sequence
Day 3 — Ozar → Lenyadri → Pune
Ozar (Vighneshwar) · Lenyadri (Girijatmaj) — allow time for hill climb · Remaining darshan if any temple was deferred
Need a Cab for This Route?
Our Pune to Ashtavinayak taxi page has live 2-day and 3-day package pricing, vehicle options and booking — edited from Admin Cab Packages.