Dhobi Ghat (Open Air Laundry) with Dharavi Slum Guided Tour
Visit to The Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat (Open Air Laundry) This is a 138 year old open air laundromat. This is the few surviving traditional commercial laundry. The washer-men are known as Dhobis' they work in the open to clean and dry clothes.
Later Visit to Dharavi slums in Mumbai the DHARAVI it’s one of the most vibrant centres for extreme entrepreneurship on our Planet. It has a large number of thriving small-scale industries that produce Plastic Recycling, export quality leather goods, pottery, embroidered garments and many more. Most of these products are made in tiny manufacturing and sold in domestic as well as international markets. Most of these things are created innovatively, in a very small space. We will visit commercial and residence area of Dharavi. Will also provide refreshment between the tour, so you dont feel tired and dehydrated.
Options
Group Tour Without Vehicle
Duration: 3 hours: 2 Hr Guided Tour of Dharavi Slum
30 Min Dhabi Ghat Tour
No Vehicle: No vehicle transfer from / to hotel.
Meeting point at Third Waves Coffee Cafe Near Mahim Railway Station
Pickup included
What's included in Dhobi Ghat (Open Air Laundry) with Dharavi Slum Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Dhobi Ghat
Dhobi Ghat is an open air laundromat in Mumbai, India. The washers, known as dhobis, work in the open to clean clothes and linens from Mumbai's hotels and hospitals. It was constructed in 1890. The word Dhobi Ghat is used all over India to refer to any place where many washers are present.
Dharavi
2 Hours Guided walking tour of Asia largest slum area this is the same place where Bollywood Movie Slumdog Millionaire was shot, Leather Industries, Pottery, Making of soap, Bakery , Colour Dye, Small Alley, Schools & Hospitals, Houses in Slum, Plastic Recycling, Muslim people making a shrine for Hindus, Recycling of veg oil. Highlight: Recycling Area Metal and plastic comes from all over the world to Dharavi to be recycled. See the entire recycling process from sorting to the finished plastic pellets. Rooftop Visit The tin hutments that house so many human lives stretch on as far as you can see. You will never forget this view! Community Centre Our Community Centre, supported by funds from the tour, provides education in English, computers and life skills to the teenagers and young adults of Dharavi. Other activities such as sports, dancing, and yoga are also hosted at our community centers. Popaddom Making Two tons of food is produced every day in Dharavi and a large part of that is popaddoms, the essential appetizer or side dish of many Indian meals. They are typically made by women in Dharavi in the residential areas. Kumbharwada Pottery Colony The Kumbbharwada neighborhood is more than 150 years old and is the oldest part of Dharavi. Artisans create various types of earthen pots that are shipped all over India.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Mineral water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Pickup & Drop
- Toll Tax & Parking Fees
- Any Meals
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We provide free pickup service from Hotel / Residence / Airport / Railway Station & Port and also free drop service. We only provide pickup & drop service from the hotel located in Suburb / North Mumbai or South Mumbai. Pickup & drop service from Navi Mumbai area or far away from Mumbai City (North / South Mumbai) will charge extra.
Meeting / End Points
- For Group Tour Meeting point will be at Third Wave Coffee, Mahim.
