Mumbai
The Ganesh Chaturthi Festival Tour in Mumbai is a colorful cultural and religious experience into one of the most celebrated festivals of India. This 6-day experience, organized by the Travel People India, will enable travelers to observe the grandeur, devotion and the spirit of festivalities of Ganesh chaturthi in the most iconic place.Mumbai, also referred to as the city of dreams, becomes a place of worship during this period. Lord Ganesha giant idols are set up in both homes and in the open pandals with music, rituals and celebrations. This tour will provide an intimate experience of the traditions, art and solidarity that characterize the festival as well as sightseeing of the well known landmarks of Mumbai.
Tour Highlights
On reaching Mumbai airport or railway station, a representative will meet you and take you to the hotel. Once you have checked into the hotel, have a few moments of rest.At night, venture out and take your initial look at the festival ambiance. The streets are illuminated, music is heard on the streets and well designed Ganpati idols are visible in local pandals. Go to local installations and observe evening aarti where a large number of devotees come together with a lot of enthusiasm.Nothing can match the energy that the city has during Ganesh Chaturthi, giving the celebrations a perfect introduction. One night stay in Mumbai.
Start off in the morning by paying visits to some of the most popular Ganpati pandals in Mumbai. The most notable is Lalbaugcha Raja, which is considered to be one of the most worshipped idols every year with millions of followers. You will also visit other popular pandals within the city each with different themes, decorations and styles of artistry. Taking a stroll in these places will allow you to further understand the community spirit and the devotion that goes hand in hand with the festival. During the evening, go to aarti ceremonies where melodious singing, music and devotion help generate a strong spiritual mood. One-night in Mumbai.
In the morning, visit the great sights of Mumbai. See historic places like the Gateway of India, Marine drive and other historical places.Then, visit local markets where one can find festive decorations, and sweets. You can also visit workshops, where craftsmen make Ganesh idols, which will provide an idea of the crafts and traditions of the festival.The night can be spent in taking the pleasure of Mumbai popular street foods and visiting pandals to see them lit up in the night. One night stay in Mumbai.
This is a day of enjoying the finer aspects of the culture of Ganesh Chaturthi. Following breakfast, go to the homes where people have their festivals and celebrate them with a lot of devotion.Witness ceremonies like daily Ritual123, sacrifice and making of traditional sweets like modak which is believed to be the favorite of Lord Ganesha. Being in contact with locals will give a personal experience and authentic experience of the festival. Attend cultural events, musical concerts and devotional events that take place throughout the city. One night stay in Mumbai.
So, having eaten breakfast, get ready for the most important festival event Ganpati Visarjan (idol immersion).Be part of the huge processions as the idols are taken on the streets dancing, singing and shouting Ganpati Bappa Morya. It is a lively and emotional environment with the devotees saying goodbye to Lord Ganesha.Go to specific areas of immersion like beaches, ghats where idols are submerged in water, representing the process of birth and destruction. It is a cultural event in a lifetime that demonstrates togetherness and devotion on a large scale. One night stay in Mumbai.
Breakfast will be followed by a departure of your hotel and the next stop will be the airport or railway station where you will be departing. The tour is also completed with memorable experiences of colorful festivities, religious practices and cultural diversity of Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturthi.
