Dharavi Slum Tour: Explore Mumbai's Hub of Entrepreneurship and Small-Scale Industries
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Experience the vibrant entrepreneurship and small-scale industries of Mumbai's Dharavi slum on a guided walking tour. Explore the production of plastic recycling, leather goods, pottery, and more in this innovative and compact space.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.

What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages included
  • Mineral water provided
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Public transportation (taxi, train, bus) covered
  • Pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Any Meals
  • Personal Expenses
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Located in Mumbai, the DHARAVI, Dharavi slums have transformed into one of the most dynamic hotbeds of intense entrepreneurship on Earth. It’s populated by a multitude of bustling micro-enterprises that are operational in areas like Plastic Recycling, export-quality leather products, ceramics, decorative garments, and so forth. Most of these items come from small-scale production facilities and are sold both domestically and internationally. The production process is innovative, executed within a compact space.

The Dharavi Tour is a 2-hour guided walk conducted by a local guide from Dharavi.

The tour covers both business and residential sectors of Dharavi.

Rest periods and refreshment will be provided throughout the tour to prevent fatigue and dehydration.

Location
Dharavi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Krishn_t
Jan 3, 2023
Amazing experience definitely recommend - Amazing tour very interesting Rakesh tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend this tour.
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Jayantgunjal
Jan 16, 2022
Very overwhelming - Super experience...Bunny was a great guy....5 star for u guys.... Very well organized.. Perfect route
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Occdocbill
Jan 30, 2020
Life-changing experience. - One of the owners picked me up at my hotel with a driver, transferred me to a guide at the slum, picked me up after 2 hours and got me back to my hotel. Such hospitality! My guide lives in Dharavi, so he knew exactly where to take me (or not take me). Such a unique and revealing experience. No pressure to buy anything. He was more interested in me understanding the complex dynamic in the slum. You will need to wash your shoes when you are done, but it is worth it. It is safe but far from clean.
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