Private Full-Day Mumbai Temple Tour
Description
On this full-day tour visit the most popular temples of Mumbai. For a city known for its fast pace of life, the people of Mumbai still find time to throng to these temples to worship and pray to their beloved God. Get a glimpse of the religious customs and traditions of the rich Hindu culture and learn about some of the stories of the Gods from the great Hindu epics. Highlights • Babulnath Temple • Shri Siddhivinayak Temple • ISKCON temple
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Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in Mumbai and taken on a guided tour of the famous temples of Mumbai. On the way your guide will tell you fascinating stories of Hindu Gods and demons who terrorized humans and how the Gods descended upon the Earth in their human incarnation to destroy evil from time to time. You will start your tour with the 18th century Babulnath Temple that is dedicated to God Shiva and is located on a small hillock. The present structure of the temple was rebuilt in 1890.
Next on the tour is the Siddhivinayak temple. Considered to be the wealthiest temple in Mumbai, it receives donations of over $ 150 million each year. The temple is dedicated to the elephant-head Lord Ganesha, who is believed to grant every wish. Thousands of devotees visit the temple every day. Amongst the more prominent visitors to the temple are Bollywood stars and politicians. In 2016, Tim Cook, the Apple CEO started his India trip with morning prayers at this temple.
Last on the itinerary is the beautiful ISKCON temple built in white marble just a stone’s throw away from Juhu beach. This magnificent temple is one of the most visited temples in India. At the end of the tour you will be driven back to your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- Not recommended for pregnant women and people with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
