Dharavi Slum Tour, Mumbai
Dharavi Slum Tour, Mumbai highlights
Book the Dharavi Slum Tour and visit the site where Slumdog Millionaire was filmed, exploring vibrant local industries and community life with resident guides.
Gain insights about Dharavi with a guide who lives within the community, providing an authentic view of daily life and the vibrant spirit of the neighbourhood.
Explore Dharavi's thriving industries, including leather production, pottery making, soap crafting, bakery operations, and colour dyeing, all driven by the creativity and hard work of locals.
Visit the Slum market & experience a bustling hub of local trade, where vendors sell everything from food to handmade goods, reflecting the vibrant spirit and resourcefulness of the community.
Take a look at the unique houses in the slum, where creative use of space turns small living areas into homes filled with warmth and a strong sense of togetherness.
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Dharavi Slum Tour, Mumbai cancellation_policy
- If cancellation is made 15 days or more before the date of travel, no cancellation fees will be charged.
- If cancellation is made between 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel, 50.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellation is made within 7 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
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Dharavi Slum Tour, Mumbai overview
The Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai gives a unique look into one of Asia's largest slums, highlighting the strength and creativity of its residents. By visiting small industries like pottery, textiles, and recycling, the tour shows Dharavi’s role as a centre of local businesses. It also reveals a close-knit community with a remarkable ability to make the most of what they have. Led by local guides, this tour promotes responsible tourism and offers a respectful view of the neighbourhood’s vibrant life and hard work.
Dharavi Slum Tour, Mumbai faqs
What will I see in Dharavi Slum Tour?
On the Dharavi Slum Tour, you'll see vibrant local industries like pottery, leather making, soap production, and color dyeing. Explore the bustling slum market, witness the unique houses built with creativity, and gain insight into the daily lives of residents. Your guide, a local, will share personal experiences, offering an authentic and respectful perspective of this thriving community.
Is Dharavi safe?
Yes, Dharavi is safe to visit. The places that we visit are very safe. There are a lot of people in Dharavi (one million approximately in an area of 0.7 square miles) and there is a strong police presence in the area.
Dharavi is generally full of hard-working, honest people, although for security purposes we ask you not to take valuables with you on the tour. In the small alleys you have to be careful of low hanging roofs, open drains, and occasionally exposed electric wires.
Is Dharavi hygienic?
With the very high population density and the limited infrastructure and sanitation facilities, there are areas that are quite dirty and smelly. We recommend you to wear covered shoes and mask.
What clothing should be worn on the Dharavi Slum Tour?
We recommend that you wear covered shoes as some areas can be dirty, especially during the monsoon months from June to mid September. We ask ladies to dress modestly which means no sleeveless shirts, shorts, or low neck line tops.
Can I buy anything on the Dharavi Slum Tour?
There is also the opportunity to buy postcards and other merchandise at the end of the tour, proceeds from which go to community projects in the area.