Here are Mumbai's top Ganesh Mandals that must be visited this festive year

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1.Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani
One of the Oldest Ganpati Mandal and it has gained immense publicity for last few years. This year Chinchpoklicha Chintamani is celebrating its 99th Year.
How to Reach: Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani Ganesh Mandal is located near Chinchpokli Railway station(East).

2.Lalbaug Cha Raja
"Lalbaug cha Raja" One of the most popular Ganpati of Mumbai. Like every year Lalbaug Cha Raja draws Crowd in huge Numbers. This Year Lalbaug cha Raja is celebrating its 84th year.
How to Reach: You can visit lalbaug Cha Raja pandal either from Currey road Railway Station(East) or Chinchpokli Railway Station(East).
I would recommend you to go from Chinchpokli station,as from Chinchpokli you first see Chichpoklicha Chintamani and directly get into the queue of lalbaug cha Raja Ganpati or go to kalachowkie cha Mahaganpati. As the queue is very long and it is better to go from Chinchpokli.

3.Kalachowkie cha Mahaganpati
One of the oldest Mandal in Lalbaug area.Like every year Kalachowkie Cha Mahaganpati Ganesh Utsav Mandal makes Unique theme based decoration.
How to reach: It is near to Currey road Station(East) or Chinchpokli Railway Station(East).
But I would recommend you to go from Chinchpokli station,as from Chinchpokli you can first see chichpoklicha chintamani and go to kalachowkie cha mahaganpati mandal as there is no queue and After coming out of the ganpati pandal you can get into lalbaug cha raja queue

4.Ganesh Gully (Mumbai Cha Raja)
Famously known as Mumbai Cha Raja.In its 91st year they have built Sun Temple of Gwalior.
How to reach: It is near to Currey Road Station(East) or Chinchpokli Station(East).Just a 5min walking distance from both Station

5.Tejukaya Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal
How To reach: It is near to Currey Road Station(East) or Chinchpokli Station(East).It is just opposite to Ganesh Gully

6.Narepark (Parel Cha Raja)
One of the biggest idol of Mumbai. In its 70th year,Parel cha Raja has been sculpted in ram Avatar 
It is near to Currey Road Station(East) or Parel station(east) ,Besides ITC Grand Central Hotel

7.Fort Cha Raja
How To Reach:Just Outside CST station. It is Close to famous Restaurant Pancham Puriwala

8.Fort Cha Ichapurti Ganpati
Like every year this mandal builts beautiful decoration and draws hige number of devotees.
How to reach:It is near to CST station,Near GPO Office fort.I would recommend you to visit fortcha raja and then fort cha Ichapurti ganesh as they both are 2 min walking distance apart.

9.GSB Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal
Gold and silver studded idol,GSB Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal draws huge number of devotees.They have special arrangements for darshan.They have pass and also they have built skywalk for devotees to take darshan of lord Ganesha.
How to reach:Located in Matunga East,Near sndt womens college.One can visit this mandal from matunga station book a cab outside station.

10.Sahyadri Krida Mandal
How to reach:One can visit this mandal either from Ghatkopar east Railway Station,Vidyavihar east Railway Station.take a cab or an auto from both of these station.it is also near from Tilak nagar station.

11.Tardeo Cha Raja
How to reach:Tardeo cha raja Is located just outside bombay central railaway station (west).

12.Khetwadi (Lane 1 to 14)
Mumbai's One of the Most popular lanes knwown "Khetwadi Gully".There are total 14 lanes in khetwadi and most of the ganesh idols are above 20ft tall.
How to Reach: One can viist khetwadi from Grant road railway Station East. Either get a cab outside Grant Road Station or can walk its just 10 min walk from station.

13.Akhil Chandanwadi Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal
How To Reach: This is located in marine lines east. Just 5min walking distance from marine lines station,and near to Chandanwadi crematorium. Also if you are visiting Chandanwadi you should must visit Kolbhatlanecha raja and chirabazar cha maharaja as these 2 mandals are just 2min distance away from Chandanwadi Ganpati pandal and are must visit.

14.Andheri Cha Raja
How to Reach: Andheri Cha Raja is located in Azad Nagar,Andheri(east). The Ganpati pandal is just 5 min walking distance from Azad Nagar metro station.

Restaurants to hang out near these famous Ganpati Pandals

1.Pancham Puriwala(Fort, CST)

2.Kayani Bakery(Marine lines East) 

3.Ram Ashray, Madras Cafe(Matunga East)

5.Joey's Pizza, Jimi's Burger(Andheri West)

6.In Lalabug Area there are small restaurants and also there you can find small food stalls on the road.