7D Ganesh Festival; Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2008
Mumbai, India
Mumbai, Aurangabad
USD $860 per person; local payment of USD $100 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include International airfare and taxes.
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.
Highlights
- Mumbai Orientation tour
- Elephanta Island
- Ajanta and Ellora Caves
- Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
Day 01 / Arrive Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai at any time.
Day 02 / 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 03-04 / 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 05-06 / 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.
Day 07 / Depart Mumbai
2008 Dates
- Aug 29 - Sep 04
Group Size
- Minimum 04, Maximum 15, Average 10
Group Leader
- Tour Leader, Local guides
Accommodation
- Guesthouses/hotels (4 nights), overnight train (2 nights)
Transport
- Train, local bus, cycle-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, taxis
Meals Included
- No meals are included.
Meal Budget
- Allow USD 100 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see dossier.
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