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The Start of a Marvelous Journey
From a small “why not?” to an every-Friday tradition.
In 2002, Santosh Deshpande and Kavita Deshpande a proud Marathi couple took a simple bet on service. They asked, “Why not run an Ashtavinayak Yatra for the common middle-class family?”
They priced it at ₹551 per person, booked a bus, and staked everything on one promise: run on time, treat people right. Seats filled. Blessings followed. A tradition began and it never stopped.
Since that first departure, the Ashtavinayak Yatra rolls out every Friday, week after week. Families told friends. Friends brought neighbours. One route became many. Maharashtra widened to pan-India—pilgrimages, heritage circuits, nature escapes, honeymoon specials, ladies-only trips, group tours, and custom itineraries.
We are Marathi manus at heartstraight talk, clean execution, respect for time and money. No drama. No hidden conditions. Punctual buses, clear plans, tidy stays, and a team that actually picks up the phone.
And the numbers tell their own story. What began at ₹551 now runs with the same fairness—today’s Ashtavinayak seats at ₹4,251 carry the same spirit that started it all. We’ve completed 5,000+ tours across India and served 10+ lakh travellers who come back because it just works. Along the way, an ecosystem grew around that reliability: 800+ partner agents across Mumbai, Thane, and beyond who trust us with their customers because outcomes are predictable in the best way—smooth journeys, zero nonsense.
Ask our travellers why they choose Deshpande Tours and the answers sound simple: “They told us clearly.” “They were on time.” “They were there when we needed them.” Ask our agents and they’ll say: “No surprises. No last-minute drama. What’s promised is delivered.” In tourism, those lines are the highest praise.
This is how we work: listen carefully, plan precisely, price honestly, communicate early, and own the journey from enquiry to home. It’s not flashy. It’s dependable. And that’s why the buses still line up before sunrise, the calls still get answered, and the Friday promise still holds.
Deshpande Tours — Since 2002. Honest service. Happy journeys. For travellers who want it simple, and for agents who want it sure.