This Ganesh Chaturti you can go on a guided tour across Ganpati pandals in Mumbai and even Pune. Maharashtra Tourism’s the Directorate of Tourism (Dol) in collaboration with tour guides will organise these tours from August 31 to September 9. Witness the pomp and glory of Maharashtra’s biggest festival that will be celebrated in full fervour after a gap of two years due to the Covid-10 pandemic. Here’s what you must know.
What’s In Store At Ganeshotsav Tour In Mumbai?
The Ganesh Chaturti pandal tours in Mumbai will take tourists across renowned pandals of the city. This includes the famous Lalbaughcha Raja in Lalbaug, GSB Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samiti in Wadala, Keshavji Naik Chawl Ganapati in Girgaon, Fort cha Raja in the Fort area and Mumbaicha Raja of Ganesh Galli. You can even meet and interact with professional idol makers and even participate in a ‘Ganesh-idol-making workshop in Parel. The tour in Mumbai is priced at ₹850 per person for Indians and ₹1600 per person for foreigners from 9 am to 2 pm.
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Which Ganesh Pandals In Pune Can You Visit?
Meanwhile, the Ganeshotsav tour in Pune will take you iconic pandals like Kesari Wada Ganpati in Narayan Peth, Tulsi Baug Ganpati, Kasba Ganpati, Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganapati, Guruji Talim Ganpati and the iconic Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati. The tour in Pune costs ₹350 per person for Indians and ₹550 per person for foreigners.