42nd International Symposium on Lattice Field Theory (Lattice 2025)

Excursion

The registration fee does not include the excursion.

You can go on an excursion on your own, or you can use the following commercial tour options, which you can
i) book separately on your own (pl see the email of the tour agent below),
ii) inform us to book in advance (payment on the first day of the conference). You will also have options to book those at the conference venue (till Nov 3 noon).

You can also fill out the Google form in advance to secure your place (deadline: October 28). Payment can be done in advance (please see the payment links for each tour) or pay by cash at the conference venue (Nov 2 or 3)

Date and time:  Wednesday, Nov 5, after 12 noon

The following tours are organized by the tour agent Mumbai City Tours

Contact No: +91 9167426537

E-mail ID: hello@mumbaicitytoursandtravel.com

Website: www.mumbaicitytoursandtravel.com

 

Refund Policy after booking confirmation: Cancellation before 20th October 2025:  50% Refund. Cancellation after 20th October 2025: No Refund.

Tour 1: Mumbai City Tour

Duration:4-5 Hours

Highlights:

• Gateway of India – built to welcome King George V and Queen Mary into India
• Taj Mahal Palace Hotel 
•  Mumbai University – British heritage building built in 1857
• Rajabai Clock Towers – The Big Ben of India
• Watson’s Hotel Ruins – Tata was refused entry into this hotel, and so he built the Taj Mahal Hotel
• Oval Cricket Ground – The place where we play the most beloved sport in India
• Bombay High Court – Beautiful British Heritage Building
• Victoria Terminus Train Station (CST) – UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Municipality Building – Another marvelous Colonial building
• Drive past Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach
• Mani Bhavan – Gandhi Museum
• Kamala Nehru Park – Skyline view of the city & Old Woman’s shoe
• Hanging Gardens – Gardens built on top of water tanks near the Tower of Silence (Parsi burial place)
• Driving past many British Heritage Buildings like Flora Fountain & Hutatma Chowk, Telegraph Office, India Post Office Building, and Kala Ghoda Area.

 

Tour cost: 4,000/- per person

Payment Link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6ZTQETTJETURA

 

Tour 2: Elephanta Caves

 

Highlights:

Explore the caves of Elephanta Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with an English-speaking guide

 

• From Mumbai Harbour, you will be taken to the caves on a ferry boat via the Arabian Sea.
• Explore 7 major caves with carvings, paintings, and inscriptions of Shiva, Buddha, and Hindu mythology.
  Reach the Gateway of India to begin the historical tour of Elephanta Caves.
  The major 3 caves are The large Hindu Cave, Buddhist Cave, & Shiva Cave.
•  Learn about the history of the depictions from the professional tour guide.
  Enjoy the toy train ride taking you around the caves and admire the detailed carvings and structures.
• Get an insight into the history of the caves
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  See the beautiful carvings of Gods and Goddesses inside the cave
   
  Tour Duration: 4 Hours 
   
  Tour cost: 4,500/- per person
   
  Payment Link:
  https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/8XE4HK6HFQKJL

 

 

Tour 3: Sanjay Ghandhi National Park

Details on this park can be found here

Tour Highlights

 

•  Scenic Drive through Sanjay Gandhi National Park – A refreshing ride through one of the world’s largest urban forests.
• Explore Over 100 Caves – Walk through beautifully carved prayer halls, meditation chambers, and ancient stupas. 
• Visit the Grand Chaitya Hall (Cave 3) – Admire the towering Buddhist stupa inside one of the most impressive caves. 
• Discover Ancient Rock Inscriptions – Learn about ancient trade routes and Buddhist teachings etched in stone. 
• Panoramic Views of Mumbai – Enjoy a breathtaking view from the hilltop after a short trek. 
• Wildlife Spotting – If lucky, you might spot deer, monkeys, and exotic birds in the national park.
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 Tour Duration: 4 to 5 Hours

 

Tour cost: 4000/- per person

 

Payment Link:  

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ZDNXGN4ZT6SL2

 

Tour 4: Dharavi Slum Tour  + Gateway Of India 

Highlights of the Dharavi Slum Tour, where Slumdog Millionaire was shot

 

•  Leather Industries
•  Pottery
•  Making of soap
•  Bakery
• Color Dye
• Small Alleys
• Schools & Hospitals
• Houses in Slums
• Plastic Recycling
• Interreligious activities
• Recycling of veg oil can

• Slum market
   
   Tour Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours 
   
  Tour cost: 3,500/- per person

 

Payment Link:  

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/R5KQ74V7H77J2

Walking Tours on your own

Walk1, Walk 2, Walk 3

Places to visit from Mumbai:

1. Two-day tour: Ajanta and Ellora. Possible tour operators: 1, 2

2. Three-day tour: Delhi and Agra (Taj Mahal)

3. Five-day tour:  Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), and Rajasthan

Other destinations for a few days: Goa, Rajasthan

Tourism in India

• India Tourism
• Incredible India
• Maharashtra Tourism