Private Full-Day Tour of the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival in Mumbai
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Private Full-Day Tour of the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival in Mumbai

1 day
Private
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Stop At: Lal Baug Cha Raja, Lalbaug Flyover, Mumbai 400012 India

Get picked up from your local hotel at 10am for a unique celebration, memories of which will last with you for a lifetime. Meet your expert local guide and proceed to visit the Lord Ganesh Pandals (tents) and encounter the beauty and magnificence of these extraordinary Idols.

During this 10 day festival, local families and social communities install idols of the deity in their homes and get together to erect Pandals (tents) in which huge statues of Lord Ganesh are kept and prayers are conducted. In the company of your expert local guide visit three of Mumbai’s most famous Pandals and learn from him the history and stories behind them.

First visit the Fort Cha Raja Pandal, located near the General Post Office, which is renowned for its beautiful flower decoration and gigantic Ganesh Idol. Observe hundreds of devotees as they visit the Pandal for the glimpse of Lord Ganesh and his blessings. Proceed to visit a traditional Maharastrian family and witness the ceremony where they bring home a small Ganesh idol amidst chanting of mantras and special rituals. Interact with the family members and learn from them about Marathi customs and culture.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Khetwadi Ganesh Festival, 19, 10th Ln, Khetwadi, Girgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400004, India

Stopover at a local restaurant for lunch and devour the flavors of the city. From here, proceed with your guide to Mazgoan cha Raja Pandal and catch the breath taking view of Ganesh idol amidst twinkling of lights. Next stop is Khetwadi 12 lane, the last and most exciting of all the three Pandals.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Girgaon Chowpatty Beach, Queen’s Necklace, 31, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Rd, Chowpatty, Gamdevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400007, India

Now drive to Girgaon Chawpatty to witness the Ganesh Visajana ceremony whereby the gigantic idols are brought down from thousands of Pandals (tents) and carried to the sea by devotees singing and dancing all along. As the tour ends here, the cultural shock will leave you wanting for more, making you instantly fall in love with Mumbai.

Duration: 1 hour

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Included
  • Private guide
  • Vegetarian lunch at Samrat restaurant, Churchgate
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
  • Traditional Maharastrian Cap
  • Visit to a Maharastrian family
  • Live entertainment
Not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Suggested clothing is traditional dress like kurtas and pajama for men and kurti and pajamas or sarees for women
  • If you are dressing in western clothes, a scarf must cover your head and dresses must be below the knees to keep the sanctity of the festival
  • September 26th will be the main day of Visarjan; the tour may not follow the same itinerary but the street visit of Visarjan is something to look forward to
  • Only vegetarian meal options are available
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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