The extravaganza of Maharashtra’s Festivals

Exhuberant, collective celebrations that bring people together in joyous unity

Festivities

of Maharashtra

Festivities

of Maharashtra

Maharashtra celebrates its festivals with unparalleled fervor and enthusiasm, turning every event into a grand spectacle. 

Events like Ganesh Chaturthi transform cities into bustling hubs of colorful processions, elaborate decorations, and energetic public celebrations. The grandeur of these festivals is marked by massive idols, and lively street performances, drawing thousands of participants and spectators. Mumbai is also a center for traditional and contemporary arts, hosting numerous festivals and exhibitions, while Maharashtra’s many heritage sites put on spectacular displays of local music and dance.

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, when communities gather to honor Lord Ganesh, culminating in the ritual immersion of idols in water bodies
Attend the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in Mumbai
Experience the Pandharpur Wari yatra or pilgrimage
Witness the Elephanta Festival that features a captivating array of performances set against the backdrop of the island's ancient rock-cut caves

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The local agency was able to translate our idea of ​​travel into activities that met our tastes well. Drivers and guides: punctual and available. The local agency was in constant contact with us via WhatsApp. The flexibility on the planned activities was also good. Excursion to Periyar, during the monsoons - it is better to do it with rubber boots. The idea of ​​not limiting yourself to the north (Rajasthan) and including the south (Kerala) is excellent, you go fast and take internal flights but it is worth it. Recommended houseboat in Kerala and tea plantations in Munnar, all the classics of the north including Amber Fort in Jaipur were good. Good idea of ​​dinner with a family in Jaipur.

Fabrizio marino

Italy

We entrusted the organization of our trip in Tamil Nadu and Kerala to the agency of Travel XS. They perfectly respected our wishes, the rhythm, the hotels we wanted. In addition, the choice of our driver, who assisted us from the first to the last day was perfect. Very good driver, because the traffic is very particular and intense, very nice, very helpful. Two very different regions, Tamil Nadu more focused on temples, Hinduism and its history, a very smiling, welcoming, and very spontaneous population. Kerala is very green, with its various crops of rice, pineapple, rubber... Catholic fervour, its backwaters, its beaches, but a more restrained population accustomed to tourists. A magnificent trip, and beautiful encounters.

Christian Niquet

France

Everything was well arranged in the short term by the local partner, handy app that could also be viewed offline, nice and fast communication. Enjoyed Kaziranga NP, Gibbon wildlife Sanctuary, Kabini Forest and Bandipur NP

Sandra Timmermans

Dutch

India has always been in my heart for many years, this is the third time I've been back, even if the last one dates back many years ago. This year I entrusted myself to the agency and I wasn't wrong, they packaged the tour well, with some modifications of my own to shorten the hours in the car. Excellent driver (shish pal), guides all in Italian and very competent, hotels - especially those outside Delhi (historical residences), dinner with a family from Rajasthan (really interesting), traditional dance in Udaipur and visit to the monuments.

Pasqualino Gerlando

Italy

The theme of the trip was the flora and fauna of South India and it was in line with our expectations in this regard. It was a beautiful trip, very exotic, a beautiful first discovery of India, with beautiful landscapes especially in the Ghats, the tea plantations, the backwaters and Kochi and beautiful encounters with the Indians who are very welcoming. The Travel XS agency and in particular our correspondent Kalanithi were very professional, calling us several times to find out if everything was going well and very responsive to any requests. Our driver and the local guides we met were efficient and friendly.

Yves Marino

France

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