- Mobile No. - 02142 242 263
- village/Taluka - Mahad/ Khalapur Khopoli
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District/State - Pune/Maharashtra
- Pin Code - 410205
- Nearest City - Karjat, Khopoli
- Season To Visit - All (Best Season To Visit: After August Month)
- Languages - Marathi, Hindi & English
- Temple Timing - 5:30 AM to 09:00 PM
Varadavinayak Temple, Mahad
Moving on to the fourth temple, devotees visit the Varadavinayak Temple in Mahad, which is believed to grant the wishes of its visitors. The idol of Lord Ganesha in this temple is depicted in a seated position.
How to Reach the Temple
🚌 By Road: – From Mumbai: 63 km via the old Mumbai–Pune Highway, exit at Khopoli → Mahad (about 6 km beyond Khopoli). From Pune: ~85 km via NH48 (Mumbai–Pune Highway). From Karjat: ~25 km (accessible by state or private buses). From Khopoli: 6 km via local vehicles (buses/taxis/auto-rickshaws). Bus connectivity: MSRTC buses run between Mahad and major towns including Khopoli, Karjat, Alibag, Mahabaleshwar, and Shivthar Ghal.
🚆 By Train: – Nearest Stations: Khopoli (6 km) or Karjat (24 km) on the Central Railway line. Most express trains halt at Karjat.
✈️ By Air: – Closest Airports: Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Int’l) – 75–80 km away. Pune International – similar distance (75–80 km).
Address of Varadvinayak Ganpati
Mahad, Taluka Khalapur Khopoli, District, Mahad, Maharashtra – 410202
Varadvinayak Ganpati Temple Bhakta Niwas
Bhakta Niwas (Tel: 02192-266912 and Tariff: Rs 200) is the ideal place to stay here. The rooms and loos are clean and well-maintained. Lunch is provided as prasad by the temple (noon-2 pm). Else, villagers (temple officials guide visitors to them) provide good meals for Rs 40 per thali
Places Near to Varadavinayak Temple, Mahad
Khopoli town – 6 km, Karjat – 25 km, Lonavala – 21 km, Mangalgad (Kangori Fort) – 18 km, Gandharpale Caves – 20 km south, Shivthar Ghal (Sundarmath) – 34 km, Raigad Fort – 40 km, Imagicaa Theme Park – 20 km, Shriwardhan–Harihareshwar beaches – 40 km+.