Jessica Brown
Yoni Albert
Christine Eve
David Hardson
Fred Andrew
Duration
4 hours
Meeting Point
McDonald’s opp. CSMT (VT Station)
Govt. certified experienced guide (English).
1 to 9 guests in an AC coach with space left for traveling in comfort with other foreign guests.
Govt. certified experienced guide (English) Upto 4 guest seats in an AC car for your private tour only. Upto 9 guests seats in an AC coach for your private tour only.
Private tours in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, or Russian — subject to prior confirmation of availability & applicable fees
Mineral Water
Mineral Water
Sweets for Ganesh
Sweets for Ganesh
Hibiscus Flower
Hibiscus Flower
Durva Grass
Durva Grass
A/C Transport
A/C Transport
English-Speaking Certified Guide
English-Speaking Certified Guide
Guided Visit through Festive Markets and Ganesh Pandals
Guided Visit through Festive Markets and Ganesh Pandals
Stories Linking Ganesh Festival to Independence Movement
Stories Linking Ganesh Festival to Independence Movement
Ritual
Explanations by
Expert Guide
Ritual
Explanations by
Expert Guide
Sweet Offering
Returned after
Blessings
Sweet Offering
Returned after
Blessings
Visit to
Artist
Workshops
Visit to
Artist
Workshops
Ganesh Chaturthi, introduced as a public festival by Lokmanya Tilak in 1893, is now one of Mumbai’s largest celebrations.
The festival features community gatherings, music, rituals, processions, idol immersion, and is also a major driver of the economy.
In recent years, eco-friendly initiatives have been introduced to preserve traditions while protecting the environment.
Shared Group Tour
Private Tour
Inclusions
- Mineral Water
- Garland or Hibiscus Flower
- A Story Booklet
- An Image of Lord Ganesha (for you)
- Box of Sweet Modak (for Ganesha — you offer it and carry it back with Ganesha’s blessing)
Contact Us
For special language private tours in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese or Russian — subject to prior confirmation and applicable language allowances.
Reserve your seat today or book a private tour and experience Mumbai’s grandest festival with expert guidance.
Group Tour: Shared coach (up to 9 guests), guiding in English.
Private Tour: Car (up to 4 guests) or mini-coach (up to 9 guests) in English.
Foreign visitors seeking safe, insightful Ganesh Festival experience.
Half-day (around 4 hours) — giving you the full flavour of Ganeshotsav without rushing.
McDonald’s opposite VT/CSMT, South Mumbai.
Mineral water bottles
Modak, hibiscus or garland, and small bundle of 3-bladed
durva grass
Visits to pandals, private Ganeshas, markets, and
workshops
Travel in A/C car or coach with a government-certified guide
Travel is by A/C vehicle between locations, with short walking segments at pandals, markets, and workshops.
Attire: Modest clothing recommended — light cotton
trousers, skirts, or dresses with covered shoulders. Shorts
above the knee are not advised for religious visits.
Offering the Modak: Offer your sweet box at the shrine;
it will be returned after blessing.
Footwear Etiquette:
shoes when entering private homes .
Guide as Cultural Resource:
Your guide interprets traditions, stories, and symbolism
Yes — to ensure availability of our experienced governmentcertified guides, especially for language tours, we advise
Yes in public areas; in private homes or workshops, we will request permission on your behalf.
Meeting Point: McDonald’s, Opposite CSMT/Victoria Terminus
Inclusions: AC transport, Govt.-certified Guide, Mineral Water, Festival kit with sweet box offering, Story booklet & image of Ganesha
👉 Please carry comfortable attire; shorts not advised and be prepared to remove shoes when entering private homes.
📩 Email will be sent with booking details.
💬 WhatsApp reminder 24 hours before tour.