Dharavi Tour Including Car TransferDharavi: Local Cooking Experience
ID: GYG211035-329046
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore the narrow streets and alleys on Dharavi and on the way, learn about some of Mumbai’s lesser known history!
The first portion of the tour is by car as way we make our way north from Colaba to Dharavi. On the way you’ll receive some information on the history of Mumbai. As we drive past the historical textile mill area, for example, we’ll learn about this once crucial Mumbai industry and how it helped make the city what it is today. We’ll also discuss some of the city’s ongoing social issues as we pass by areas like the red light area of Kamathipura. This added information will help you better understand the historical and social context of Dharavi. We’ll also stop off at Dhobi Ghat, the largest open air laundry in the world.
Known to many as ‘one of the largest slums in Asia’, we prefer to think of Dharavi as Mumbai’s beating heart. It houses about one million of Mumbai’s inhabitants and its industries have an annual turnover of approximately US$ 665 million.
Through our educational walking tours, visitors experience a wide range of these business activities: recycling, pottery-making, embroidery, bakery, soap factory, leather tanning, poppadom-making and many more.
Highlights
- Explore the narrow streets and alleys on Dharavi
- Receive some information on the history of Mumbai
- We’ll also discuss some of the city’s ongoing social issues as we pass by areas
- Walk through the Kumbhawada neighbourhood, a 150-year-old pottery neighbourhood
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note we have a strict no-photography policy while in the slum (to ensure the privacy of the residents), and advise customers to wear covered shoes as some areas can be dirty
• You are requested to dress modestly (shoulders and chest covered, clothing below the knee, nothing too tight or revealing)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
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.
