Mumbai Dharavi: Slums Tour with Lunch & Pottery workshop Mumbai Dharavi Slums: The heart of Mumbai

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ID: GYG597850-1006001
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Country: India

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Find yourself lost in the labyrinth of narrow alleys of Dharavi and witness the resilient spirit of different communities, enjoy a heartiest meal prepared by a local family with your guide.
Explore Dharavi the Asia's largest slum and beating heart of Mumbai where various award winning films have been shot like the very famous movie "Slumdog Millionaire" and many more. Dharavi is place where you'll be greeted with broad smiles and energetic helloes!

Start your day by meeting your guide at the dedicated meeting point from there you'll head towards Dharavi where an estimated 5,000 businesses and 15,000 single-room factories run, you'll encounter many Garment factories, Leather tanneries, India's biggest plastics recycling units ,etc., you name it and its there.

The community exhibits resilience and resourcefulness, challenging stereotypes associated with slums. Dharavi has become a symbol of entrepreneurship and community strength, offering a complex and dynamic picture that goes beyond its initial perception as a poverty-stricken area.

This tour will be an eye opening experience and will showcase the optimistic side of the communities in Dharavi. A very old potters colony residing in the region will give an insight of the Kumbhar's day to day life, also we have a complementary special pottery workshop and lunch with a local family for our guests.

Highlights

  • Witness the vibrant culture, and get a first hand experience of the slums.
  • Make clay artifacts with the help of potters in Dharavi
  • See how plastic is recycled and indulge in an informative conversation.
  • Get a refreshing head massage from a local barber of Dharavi.
  • Relish on freshly prepared lunch from a local family at their home.

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Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.