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2‑Day Ashtvinayak Temple Tour from Pune

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Day 1: Pune → Morgaon, Theur, Siddhatek, Lenyadri

Morning: Depart Pune early and head to Morgaon, the central shrine of the Ashtvinayak circuit. Explore the historic Shri Mayureshwar Temple and its tranquil garden before continuing to Theur (≈1 hr drive).

Afternoon: At Theur, visit the venerable Shri Chintamani Ganapati Temple and enjoy a simple lunch at a local dhaba. Afterward, drive to Siddhatek (≈2 hrs) to see the unique Shri Siddhivinayak Temple perched on a hill.

Evening: Conclude the day with a scenic trek to the cave temple of Lenyadri, famous for its ancient rock‑cut shrines. Return to a nearby guesthouse for dinner and a restful night.

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Day 2: Lenyadri → Ozar, Chinchwad, Girijatma, Pune

Morning: After breakfast, explore the remaining sections of Lenyadri and descend to the village for a quick refresh. Drive to Ozar (≈1 hr) to visit the serene Shri Mahaganpati Temple.

Afternoon: Continue to Chinchwad (≈45 min) for the historic Shri Shreemant Chintamani Ganapati Temple. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the town before heading to the final stop, Girijatma (≈1 hr).

Evening: At Girijatma, experience the spiritual ambiance of the Shri Girijatma Ganapati Temple as the sun sets. Return to Pune (≈1 hr) with cherished memories of the Ashtvinayak pilgrimage.

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Time and Cost Estimates

  • Morgaon (Shri Mayureshwar) – 1.5 hrs – ₹0 entry, ₹200 parking
  • Theur (Shri Chintamani Ganapati) – 1 hr – ₹0 entry, ₹150 parking
  • Siddhatek (Shri Siddhivinayak) – 1.5 hrs – ₹0 entry, ₹200 parking
  • Lenyadri (Cave Temple) – 2 hrs – ₹0 entry, ₹250 parking
  • Ozar (Shri Mahaganpati) – 1 hr – ₹0 entry, ₹150 parking
  • Chinchwad (Shri Shreemant Chintamani) – 1 hr – ₹0 entry, ₹150 parking
  • Girijatma (Shri Girijatma Ganapati) – 1 hr – ₹0 entry, ₹150 parking
  • Transportation (private car with driver, 2 days) – ₹8,000
  • Meals & refreshments – ₹2,500
  • Accommodation (1 night near Lenyadri) – ₹2,200
  • Total Estimated Cost: ₹14,600

Tips

If you have extra time, consider adding a visit to the nearby Bhuleshwar Temple or exploring the scenic hill station of Lonavala on the way back. To shorten the trip, you can combine Morgaon and Theur on Day 1 and skip one of the less‑frequented temples (e.g., Girijatma) on Day 2, focusing on the four most popular shrines.

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