There are eight temples of Shri Ganesha in different areas of Pune, they are called Ashtavinayak. These temples are also called self-made temples or Swayambhu (Self-generated). It means that God himself had appeared here, not by anybody establishing his statue. These temples are very ancient and they also have historical significance.
In each temple, Ganapati has a different name - Moreshwar, Mahaganapati, Chintamani, Girijatmaj, Vighneshwar, Siddhivinayak, Ballaleshwar and Varadvinayak. These temples are in Morgaon, Ranjangaon, Theur, Lenyadri, Ozar, Siddhatek, Pali (Raigad) and Mahad (Raigad) respectively.
The Darshan Yatra of these temples is also known as Ashtavinayak Tirtha Yatra. Everybody should visit the Ashtavinayak in Maharashtra at least once in a life time.
1. Morgaon (Mayureshwar) - This is north facing temple, the idol with the serpent above the head. The temple has eight Ganesha idols in eight corners.
2. Siddhatek (Siddhi Vinayak) - This is north facing temple and has the idols of other gods like Vishnu, Shiva and Parvati. The idol with the trunk to the right.
3. Pali (Ballaleshwar)- This is east facing temple. The Idol of Vinayaka sits on a stone throne, with its trunk turned left and sitting against a background of silver which displays Riddhi and siddhi waving chamaras.
4. Mahad (Varad Vinayak)- The idol with the trunk of the left.
5. Theur (Chintamani)- This is north facing temple, the idol with the trunk to the left.
6. Lenyadri (Girijatmaj) - The temple on the hill, which has 283 steps, the hill is full of caves.
7. Ozar (Vigneshwar) - The idol with the trunk to the left.
8. Ranjangaon (Mahaganapati) - This is eastfacing temple. The idol is seated on a lotus, portrayed and flanked by his consorts Siddhi & Riddhi. Mahaganpati is believed to have eight, ten or twelve hands.
Tour Includes: Deluxe Hotel, Sightseeing, Breakfast and Dinner, Private AC Car, Toll, Tax, Parking, Intercity Transfers, GST
Duration: 1 Night 2 Days
Stay: Ozar [1N]
Places Covered: Morgaon, Siddhatek, Theur, Ranjangaon, Lenyadri, Ozar, Pali, Mahad
Tour Route: Pune - Morgaon - Siddhatek - Theur - Ranjangaon - Lenyadri - Ozar - Pali - Mahad - Pune
Tour Highlights:
Private AC Car Pune to Pune
Intercity Car Transfers
8 Temples Darshan
All Transfers and Sightseeings
Deluxe Hotel Stay on Double Sharing
Breakfast and Dinner
Morgaon, Siddhatek, Theur, Ranjangaon -
Our Ashtavinayak tour starts from Pune. First day, we will visit Morgaon (Mayureshwar Temple), Siddhatek (Siddhivinayak Temple), Theur (Chintamani Temple) and Ranjangaon (Mahaganapati Temple) and overnight stay will be at Ozar in Deluxe Hotel.
Meals: Dinner Only
Ozar, Lenyadri, Pali, Mahad -
After an early breakfast, visit to Ozar Ganapati (Vigneshwar Temple) and proceed to Lenyadri (Girijatmaj Temple) then Pali (Ballaleshwar Temple) and Mahad (Varad Vinayak Temple) and come back to Pune at night.
Meals: Breakfast Only
Inclusions
Breakfast and Dinner at hotel / restaurant.
Accommodation on Twin Sharing (Double Sharing) Basis in Deluxe category hotel, AC Rooms.
All applicable Hotel Taxes and Transport related taxes.
Assistance at all arrival and departure points.
All transfers & sightseeing by private A/C Car (Etios, Swift, Toyota Innova or similar sedan cars) with all India Tourist permit. Please note AC will not work in hilly areas or stopped/parked vehicle. Vehicle is not on disposal basis.
Driver Allowance, Toll, Tax, Permit, All Parking Charges, Driver Food & Accommodation included in the package.
Transportation as mentioned with an Marathi / English / Hindi speaking friendly driver cum Tour Guide throughout your trip.
Child Below 5 yrs sharing same bed with parents will be complimentary but train / flight / vehicle charges would be extra if any.
Pick & Drop from corresponding city Airport / Railway Station.
The above rates are inclusive of 5% GST.
You may use special coupon codes while Booking Online and avail discount.
Exclusions
Any Air Fare / Train Fare.
Any meals other than specified in inclusions.
No Extra Bed will be provided for extra person, however, Mattress will be provided instead.
Entry fees for monuments, museums, parks, etc.
Entry Fees for any Personal Activities like Boat Ride, Cruise Ride, Camera Fees, Pony Ride, Cable Car Ropeway, Safari at Park, Water Sports Activities.
Any travel insurance policy charges.
Any Porterage charges at Airport & tips, Laundry, Telephone Charges & all of the personal nature & meals & drinks not specified in the inclusions.
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, natural calamities, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, increase in the Airfare / Hotel tariff charges, private transfer, or any personal emergency, etc.
Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Inclusions' Column.
Vehicle Guidelines-
Vehicle will be arranged as per the group size. It can we Bus, Car or Tempo Traveller.
Please note that vehicles will not be on disposal. It will be provided as per itinerary and point to point basis.
Vehicles will drop you at the nearest parking area of the respective sightseeing point or till vehicles are allowed to go for that particular sightseeing point. If required you might have to hire local vehicles on a direct payment basis.
The client has to follow the route given by the tour agency. Clients should not force the driver to drive the vehicle as per their need and convenience. In such cases all additional charges to be paid by client to the agency.
Our drivers might use GPS to check traffic and to reach respective sightseeing points in a short period of time.
Vehicle AC will remain turned off in hilly areas.
Palkhi / Doli is available at Lenyadri for Senior Citizen(s) OR Handicap People at extra cost.
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