Is there a guide on board to provide information during the tour?

Yes, a professional English-speaking guide accompanies the tour, providing insights about the various spots visited.

What is the cancellation policy for the tour?

A full refund is available if canceled at least 24 hours in advance of the start date.

Is this a group or private tour?

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.

Are there any excluded expenses in the tour price?

Food and drinks are excluded from the tour package.

Varadvinayak Temple – Travel Xclusive

Overview

Varadvinayak Temple at Mahad, Raigad, is the fourth Ashtavinayak, known as the “boon-giving” Ganesha. The original idol was found in a lake in 1690 by Dhondu Paudkar and enshrined by the Peshwas. The current temple was built in 1725 by Peshwa Ramchandra and renovated later. The swayambhu idol faces east, trunk turned left, and sits in a small sanctum with a gold-plated dome. The temple has a lamp that has been burning continuously since 1892, called Nandadeep. A pond near the temple is believed to fulfill wishes if devotees take a dip. Maghi Utsav is the biggest festival with bhajans and palkhis. The sabha mandap is 8 feet by 8 feet and has a dome shaped like a cobra hood. It is said that visiting Varadvinayak brings health, wealth, and success. The temple is simple but powerful in faith for Konkan devotees.