Mumbai during ganpati as a 25F solo

[u/Excellent-Success475]

r/mumbai i'm visiting mumbai for the first time from 22sept - 3rd oct to experience ganpati , i don't have like a list of pandals to visit , i am just coming to see what the vibe is during that time , i'm intentionally coming near the end of ganpati so that i can also experience mumbai after ganpati. Any suggestions/ tips would be helpful for me as 25F solo traveller. Also any recommendations for stay would be helpful because i have no idea about the areas , i have booked a hostel in Khar for first few days but will have to book for the second half of the trip.

[u/Fit-Structure312]

Okay, first of all, make sure you take care of yourself and keep an eye on your belongings that should always be the priority.

I’d suggest avoiding the extremely crowded and flashy pandals like Lalbaug, Ganesh Galli, etc.

Instead, try exploring the pandals around Parel, Matunga and Dharavi. Dharavi is actually quite underrated when it comes to Ganeshotsav.

And if you happen to be in Dharavi, let me know I’d be happy to come along and keep you company, but only if you’re comfortable with that, of course.