Mumbai Dharavi Slum private tour - city within a city

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Today, meet your professional expert at Dharavi Slum. The highly intriguing Dharavi Slum is an overwhelming place and has even attracted the attention of filmmakers, novelists, and other creative folks. Entrepreneurship flourishes here and it has even been said that there is no other place in the world, which surpasses the level of business acumen than in Dharavi. A knowledgeable guide will escort you through Dharavi, and you will witness the way of everyday life here. Countless small businesses thrive in almost every possible nook and cranny. There are pottery shops, textile units, special handmade cosmetic items, unique soaps, and so on.This walk will offer you incredibly incisive insights into the lives of people who struggle here in the quest for excellence. Witnessing how the way they interact with each other, and other small everyday nuances, such as their culinary habits, cooking, and commuting to and from work, all make for a highly memorable experience. This tour also offers an excellent lesson in recycling. You will see every step, goes into recycling, right from sourcing raw materials by treating discarded products to finally reselling the product as something completely new.
Highlights
- Visit the place in India that has attracted so many different people
- Learn more about India's culture through its little community
- Enjoy witnessing how the locals interact with each other and how they live their lives
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Activity package
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
4 hours
Available in English
What's included
- English speaking local guide
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Where you'll meet
Pick-up at your hotel in Mumbai city hotels only (within the radius of 5 km from city centre). Please make sure to be ready in the lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
Operated by
Le Passage to India Tours and Travels Private Limited
Important information
Extra fees to be paid on site:
* hotel pick-up is included from the city centre. If you wish to be picked up in the outskirts, there will be a supplement to be paid. You'll be requested to provide your accommodation details during checkout and confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator at least 48 hours prior to your departure. Contact info found in the voucher after booking
Know in advance:
* this tour requires minimum 2 pax to operate
* children below 6 years old are not allowed to join this tour
* this tour requires a lot of walking, so guests must be physically fit
* please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with our local partner. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
Remember to bring:
* comfortable clothing is suggested
* bring your own water bottle, sunglasses, and caps