Ashtavinayak Yatra Route: Correct Temple Order, Distances & 2-Day Itinerary from Mumbai

The Ashtavinayak Yatra covers eight sacred Ganpati temples around Maharashtra. Done in the traditional order, the circuit runs about 650 km and fits comfortably in 2 days from Mumbai or Pune.

Correct visiting order

1. Moreshwar (Morgaon) — start and end here (Shastra: yatra begins and concludes at Morgaon)
2. Siddhivinayak (Siddhatek)
3. Ballaleshwar (Pali)
4. Varadvinayak (Mahad)
5. Chintamani (Theur)
6. Girijatmaj (Lenyadri)
7. Vighneshwar (Ozar)
8. Mahaganpati (Ranjangaon)
9. Return to Moreshwar (Morgaon) for darshan to complete the yatra

Key distances

• Mumbai → Morgaon: ~220 km (5 hrs)
• Pune → Theur/Ranjangaon: 25–50 km
• Pali → Mahad: ~30 km
• Lenyadri → Ozar: ~14 km
• Full circuit: ~650 km

2-day itinerary

Day 1: Mumbai/Pune → Morgaon → Siddhatek → Theur → Ranjangaon → night halt near Pune/Shikrapur.
Day 2: Lenyadri → Ozar → Pali → Mahad → return via Morgaon → Mumbai/Pune.

Tips

• Lenyadri involves climbing ~300 rock-cut steps — start early.
• Private cab is the practical option; public transport cannot cover 8 temples in 2 days.
• Carry cash for small-temple donations; most shrines open 5:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Holiday Mitra runs Ashtavinayak tour packages from Mumbai and Pune with private AC cab, halts and darshan assistance included.