Mumbai is a melting pot of various religions and cultures. This metropolitan offers some of the well-preserved temples in Western India. Explore the cosmopolitan culture of maximum city, visit some of the lesser spoken neighborhood in Mumbai.
Tour starts with pick up from hotel, you explore not only captivating architecture, but also get involved in various religious, cultures and traditions at multiple temples.
Your travel buddy would share the significance of each temple and its deity. You will explore temples from 4 different religions; Hinduism, Jainism, Christianity and Islam. You would be also visiting an age-old Ghat having a strong resemblance to once found in Varanasi in the heart of the city.
Each temple has a different tale to tell, and follows a unique culture, get acquainted with the help of your travel buddy.
Also, do try Mumbai street food, do ask your travel buddy for recommendations.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transfers
✔ Bottled water
✔ Service of English speaking
✔ Tolls and Parking
✖ Personal Expenses
✖ Meals and beverages
✖ Tips and gratitude
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Lal Sai Residency
2. SPOT ON 44200 Hotel Ganga Palace
3. OYO 6428 K F Residency
4. OYO 7879 Golden Tulipz Boutique Hotel
5. Hotel Pearl View
6. Hexa Crescent
7. Hotel Astro
8. Hotel Cliffton
9. Hotel Sanjari Palace
10. SPOT ON 41085 Hotel Royal Residency
11. Hotel Heritage
12. FabExpress Silver Lake
13. Hotel Prince Palace Kurla
14. OYO Flagship 17200 Hotel Neelkamal Chembur
15. Hotel Pacific Residency
16. Hexa Sai Grand
17. OYO 43828 Hotel Zara Inn
18. Panchvati Residency Andheri West
19. Hexa KC
20. Avetis Hospitality
Additional Info: Pick up possible from hotels between Churchgate & Andheri.
For Guests arriving at Port, are requested to meet at Green Gate.
Itinerary
1
Shree Siddhivinayak
Mumbai is not only a place of skyscrapers or mere a place of architectural beauty. It’s also a heaven for worshipers. Sri Siddhivinayak Ganesh temple is one of the temples in Mumbai makes its landmark in the city. Located in Prabhadevi, this Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesh.
Siddhivinayak temple is one of the most famous and richest temples in Mumbai and is dedicated to Lord Ganesh. The shrine dates back to the 18th century and it is believed that the idol of lord Ganesh grants wishes and self manifested.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Mahalaxmi
Located on Bhulabai Desai Road in Mahalaxmi West, this temple is dedicated to Goddesses Laxmi, “Goddesses of Wealth”. The temple is thronged by a large number of devotees every year. You’ll find a lot of stalls outside the temple to provide you with the necessary items required for the pooja.
The trifecta of goddess Laxmi, Kali and Saraswati are worshipped here and a large number of worshipers visit here throughout the year.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Babulnath Temple
Babulnath Shiva temple is the oldest temple in the city, situated on a small hillock near GirgaumChowpatty. The deity Shiva is in the form of the Lord of the Babul tree. Interestingly! In the initial days, the temple was visited by the yogis who used to stay there for Bhang and Ganja.
The interiors of the temple give an illusion of mount Kailash. It is believed to be built in the 12th century by the Hindu King Bhimdev and eventually buried and lost over time. The temple was rediscovered when five idols were dug out, of these idols the idols of lord Shiv, Parvati, Ganesh, hanuman are in the temple but the fifth was immersed in water as it was broken.
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple
Iskcon (International Society of Krishna Consciousness), has famous Lord Krishna temples all over the world. This white marble structure not only gives you utter peace but also provides you, with a sense of sheer pureness in the atmosphere around.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Banganga
Walkeshwar temple is also known as Baan Ganga temple dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva. It is situated at the highest point of the city in Waleshwar, near Malabar Hill neighborhood. The temple is mostly busy every month during the full moon and the new moon.
Walkeshwar temple or the Banaganga temple is an ancient temple and has gained popularity among pilgrims. it is a beautiful piece of architecture and is believed to be built 1000 years ago. The legend says that the temple was built by Lord Rama during his conquest to save his wife Sita. He built the Shivlinga out sand and hence the Temple got it's name as walkeshwar or valukaishwar means the sands of God. It is also famously known as the Banganga Temple.
Duration: 15 minutes
6
Jain Temple - Mumbai
Jain temple is also popularly known as Babu Amichand Pananlal Adishwarji Jain Temple. You’ll witness that the temple is built with various architectural designs in the year 1904. Within the temple complex, there is a small shrine dedicated to Shri Ghantakaran Mahavir.
Derasar Mandir is a religious temple of the Jain community located in Walkeshwar. The temple is a pilgrimage spot for the Jains. It was built in 1904 and is dedicated to Lord Adishwar, the first of 24 Jain Tirthankaras. The edifice is very large and contains idols of Arihants and tableaux of scenes from Jain scriptures.
Duration: 20 minutes
7
Haji Ali Mosque
The shrine of Haji Ali Shah Bukhari is one of Mumbai’s most important Sufi shrines. Constructed in 1431 in memory of a wealthy Muslim merchant, Pir Haji Ali Bukhari, who gave up worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca. Due to its location, the dargah can only be accessed during low tide via the causeway, cause its surrounded by the sea on all sides.
Duration: 5 minutes
8
Mount Mary Basilica
Want your wishes to come true? then you shouldn’t miss visiting Mount Mary Church. This beautiful Church in Mumbai is believed to make all your wishes come true.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
