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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Visit Dharavi Slum, the setting for the movie Slumdog Millionaire, and experience what life is like in India’s most substantial slum dwelling where there is so much more than meets the eye. You will leave both surprised and inspired after this incredible journey.
Sign up for this popular tour today, and you will leave this experience with a new-found appreciation of the human spirit.
It is Group Tour
Local Guide
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
we pick up from your accommodation
Traveler pickup
Mumbai Airport, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alexander Dock(Green Gate)
Dharavi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Home to nearly 1 million residents, Dharavi is the third largest slum in the world. During this half-day guided tour you will get to go inside the slum to see how the residents live and work. There is a Strong sense of community that exists in Slum, you will wind through the slum’s narrow alleyways and be greeted by friendly locals who live in Slum . Walk through narrow lanes and by-lanes taking in the wafting aromas from local bakeries and sweet shops. Exotic smells from soap and cosmetic making units are bound to make some heads turn. Dime sized cyber cafes, locals brushing past, mass-producing tailor shops all make up for an exciting trip. Friendly locals and enthusiastic tiny tots waving from their roof tops and balconies simply add in a touch of regular life being lived here.
Continue on the show and tell tour listening to stories from your guide as you arrive at Kumbharwada, in Dharavi. Known to be the face of India’s largest slum dwelling, The tour through the slum's narrow alleys is quite an adventure, you will undoubtedly feel the strong sense of community and the special spirit that exists here. Dharavi became famous through the worldwide hit movie 'Slumdog Millionaire' in 2008. Visit Kumbharwada, an area occupied by traditional potters hailing from Gujarat. This large settlement set up in 1930s is a testimony of communal clay pits and kilns that have stood the test of time and witnessed hardships. In tandem with Brazil’s Favela, Dharavi and Mahim will leave a mark in your hearts and minds.. Sign up for this popular tour today and you will leave this experience with a new-found appreciation of the human spirit.
120 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Tour Guides are college student live in Dharavi Slum which help them with their studied.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
pddww
08 Jan 2023
Dev our guide was excellent on our day tour of Dharavi Slum and main sights of Mumbai. Very friendly and informative. Would highly recommend this company
757josephiner
16 Oct 2022
We had a brilliant experience exploring Dharavi with a very friendly guide (Dinesh), answering any questions and showing us different industries.
Miroslava H
01 Aug 2022
The tour was definitely worth it, is a must see place. Our tour guide Shailesh was excellent, explained us in very good english the details about the slum , walked us through and showed us the places of both life and business within the slum. Organisation was perfect, everything on time. I can highly recommend.
This tour in
India
is organized by
Mystical Mumbai
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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