Dharavi is one of the largest slums in Asia. It is known as Mumbai’s beating heart. On this guided two and half hour walking tour, you will see the residential areas of Dharavi and see how this diverse group of people co-exist in tight spaces. Also, explore the narrow lanes, shops and industries in this unique part of Mumbai. You’ll visit a local community center that is funded by the proceeds of your tour.
Highlights
• 2.5-hour walking tour of the famous Dharavi .
• Visit a local community center, funded by proceeds from your tour
• Tour the residential areas
• Explore the narrow lanes, shops, and industries
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ English Speaking Local Guide
✔ Snacks
✔ 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day
✔ Dharavi Slum factories visit
✔ Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Hotel Pick up / drop off from a city hotel in Mumbai
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure & Return
Departure:
, Mumbai
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Dharavi
The tour starts with a pick up from your hotel in Mumbai in a private air-conditioned vehicle. You will be driven to Dharavi, one of the largest slums in Asia. We prefer to think of this area 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.
On this two and half hour guided walking tour, you will visit the residential areas of Dharavi. People from all over India have come to live in Dharavi, making it a microcosm of the country. This diversity is apparent in the temples, mosques, churches and pagodas that stand side by side. You’ll also visit a community center for the residents. While touring, see a wide range of business activities: recycling, pottery-making, embroidery, baking, leather tanning, poppadom-making and more done by locals. Upon conclusion of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Mumbai.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Pickup reconfirmation is required upon booking.
• Your tour guide is sensitive to the issues and concerns surrounding slums and understands that this tour may not be suitable for everyone. Guides strongly believe that the purpose of this tour is for educational reasons alone and allows for a better understanding of Indian life inside Dharavi.
• Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
