MUMBAI DHARAVI SLUM TOUR
ID: GYG663661-1095851
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Country: India
Country: India
Duration: 04:00 hours
Description
Explore Dharavi Slum, Mumbai's vibrant hub of small businesses like textiles, recycling, and leather tanning, showcasing resilience and creativity in adversity.
Explore the Dharavi Slum, the largest slum located in a megacity in Asia. The slum is now famous thanks to the Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire". The tour will open your eyes to this bustling area of small businesses and a thriving community.
Start the journey by meeting your guide at Dharavi, and experiencing the everyday happenings of this unique area. Numerous small businesses are thriving in every corner, making anything from exotic soaps and handmade cosmetics, to pottery and textiles.
Throughout the walking tour, benefit from being a small group. Stroll easily through the narrow alleys and see how locals live their life here. You'll have a chance to interact with many people in the community. You'll also learn how the local recycling industry works.
You'll also be amazed at how diverse Dharavi is, with many different traditions and beliefs gathered in the same place. Your 2-hour tour will end at a pottery factory. You can also add on a vegetarian meal in a local family's home if you would like to stay in the slum a bit longer.
Explore the Dharavi Slum, the largest slum located in a megacity in Asia. The slum is now famous thanks to the Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire". The tour will open your eyes to this bustling area of small businesses and a thriving community.
Start the journey by meeting your guide at Dharavi, and experiencing the everyday happenings of this unique area. Numerous small businesses are thriving in every corner, making anything from exotic soaps and handmade cosmetics, to pottery and textiles.
Throughout the walking tour, benefit from being a small group. Stroll easily through the narrow alleys and see how locals live their life here. You'll have a chance to interact with many people in the community. You'll also learn how the local recycling industry works.
You'll also be amazed at how diverse Dharavi is, with many different traditions and beliefs gathered in the same place. Your 2-hour tour will end at a pottery factory. You can also add on a vegetarian meal in a local family's home if you would like to stay in the slum a bit longer.
Highlights
- Take a tour of the massive Dharavi Slum in Mumbai.
- Learn how this diverse group of people co-exist in tight spaces.
- Explore the narrow lanes, shops, and industries of Dharavi with a guide.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
- Private Ac vehicle for throughout the tour.
- Pick up & drop: Mumbai Railway Station / Airport / Hotel.
- Accompanying English Speaking Guide.
- 2 Mineral Water bottles (500 ml) per person.
- All Applicable Taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
- Any accommodation.
- Any kind of Tips & Gratuities.
- Entrance fees of Monuments (if any).
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.