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Dharavi Slum Tour

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150 minutes
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Take an ethical walking tour of the Dharavi slum on this unique adventure in Mumbai. Follow a guide through Dharavi’s narrow alleyways, where you’re introduced to local residents and their small-scale industries — recycling, ceramics, embroidery, soap making and more — all manufactured by innovative means.

Numbers are limited to six people, ensuring an informative experience with a small group. Proceeds from your local tour operator goes back into the local community to support a variety of educational projects.

Options

Group Dharavi Tour-Meet:C/gate

Group Dharavi Tour- Meet:Mahim

Private Dharavi -Mahim Station

Private Dharavi -Meet: C/gate

Group Dharavi Tour-Meet:C/gate

Shared: Catch a train (40 mins) to Mahim (Dharavi) with your guide, where the tour starts. Tour lasts 2 hrs 30 mins in Dharavi
Starting point:
Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India

FromSGD S$26.19Per Person

What's included in Dharavi Slum Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Dharavi

Come visit Dharavi, the city within a city and one of Asia's largest slum. We shall cover places like The Recycling Area, Rooftop Visit, Popaddom Making, Kumbharwada Pottery Colony etc. The area is an industrial hub and is home to nearly one million of Mumbai's residents.

The tour will end at our office in Dharavi where guests can enjoy a soft drink and learn more about how funds are re-invested back into the community.

Inclusions

  • Lunch is optional at an additional price
  • Local English Speaking Guide
  • Water / Cold Drink
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Out of respect for its residents, no photography is permitted while in the Dharavi slum
  • Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is required
  • A significant portion of the proceeds from your local tour operator goes back into the local community to support a variety of educational projects

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • The tour begins at the main entrance and ticket office on the West side of the station. To check if you are in the right spot, verify that V-Jai Restaurant and Bakery is opposite and Third Wave Coffee is diagonally opposite.
  • The tour will begin at Churchgate Station, a short walk from Colaba. There are four entrances to Churchgate Station, including two subways. Once inside the station, go to "Wheeler" Convenience Store about 30 metres before the platforms.

End Points

  • This is where we sit and have a cold drink after walking through Dharavi. Afterwards your tour guide will help you to go wherever you want to go. If you want to return back to Churchgate or catch a local train to another part of Mumbai, he/she will escort you to the train station

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

• Out of respect for its residents, no photography is permitted while in the Dharavi slum • Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is required. Meeting Point 1 | Churchgate Station: If you have chosen to meet at Churchgate, please be there at 9:15 am (if you booked the morning tour) , 11:15 am (for the 12 pm tour) or 1:45 pm (for the afternoon tour.) Churchgate is about a 15 -20 minutes walk from Colaba or 5-10 minutes in a taxi. There are four entrances to Churchgate Station, including two subways. The first photo shows the station as you approach from Colaba and where the entrance is. Once inside the station, go to the book stall about 30 meters before the platforms. Look for the sign saying “Wheeler.” Meeting Point 2 | Mahim Station: If you have selected to meet at Mahim, you will need to be at Mahim Junction Railway station at 10:00 am (morning tour), 12 pm (12 pm tour) or 2:30 pm (afternoon tour), or 3.45pm (evening). We meet at the main entrance and ticket office on the West side of the station (photo 1). To check if you are in the right spot, verify that V-Jai Restaurant and Bakery is opposite and Cafe Coffee Day is diagonally opposite. • Please contact tour operator at +91 9820822253 or at [email protected] for any urgent matters

Operator

Reality Tours & Travel Pvt Ltd