Ganesh Festival Mumbai

Questions? Call us: 1-866-549-7614

Celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh. Spectacular processions, music and dancing are all part of this exciting festival. Balance all of this merriment with a visit to the fantastic World Heritage Ajanta and Ellora Caves, where you will discover ancient cave temples dedicated to Buddhist, Jain and Hindu gods.

Trip Details

Duration: 7 day(s)
Visited Areas: India
Trip Type: Cultural Tour
Airfare not included

Trip Price (per Person)

USD	860.00
CAD	860.00
EUR	645.00
GBP	430.00
NZD	1205.00
AUD	1010.00
or call: 1-866-549-7614

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Mumbai

Arrive in Mumbai at any time.

Day 2 Mumbai

Mumbai is the most happening cosmopolitian city of India - lively, young and it never sleeps. Discover why this is the financial and entertainment capital of India. Visit Elephanta Island, which contains a fine cluster of 6th-8th century rock cut caves.

Day 3-4 Aurangabad / Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Aurangabad is the main hub for visiting the World Heritage Ajanta and Ellora caves. These caves were built during the 3rd and 7th centuries and contain Buddhist, Jain and Hindu temples.

Day 5-6 Ganesh Chaturthi Festival Mumbai

Dedicated to the elephant-headed god Lord Ganesh (the son of Shiva), the most beloved and benevolent of Hindu gods, Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesha's birthday, is the spectacular end to several days celebration. On the final day, large models of Lord Ganesha are carried through the streets before being taken and immersed into the Arabian Sea. This immersion is accompanied by drumbeats, devotional songs and dancing.

Trip Information

Accommodation	Guesthouses/hotels (4 nts), overnight train (2 nts)
Departure	August 29, 2008
Group Size	Max 15, Avg 10
Included Highlights	-Mumbai Orientation tour-Elephanta Island-Ajanta and Ellora Caves-Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
Local Payment	USD100
Meals Included	No meals are included.
StartFinish	ex Mumbai
Transport	Train, local bus, cycle-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, taxis
Brochure Intro	Celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh. Spectacular processions, music and dancing are all part of this exciting festival. Balance all of this merriment with a visit to the fantastic World Heritage Ajanta and Ellora Caves, where you will discover ancient cave temples dedicated to Buddhist, Jain and Hindu gods.