• Churchgate Railway Station - 10:00 AM Guests will be picked up by the guide from the hotel and driven to Churchgate Railway Station, where they will witness the Dabbawalas unloading the Dabbas (Tiffins) from the train onto wooden carts. At 10:30 AM, guests will observe people queuing at the ticket counter to purchase tickets for their commute to work. Guests will then be escorted to the platform to board the local train to Mahalaxmi Station. Local trains are a primary mode of transportation in Mumbai. This tour offers an opportunity to experience the Mumbai local train, traveling in the First Class Compartment from South to North Mumbai during non-peak hours.

• Dhobi Ghat - 11:00 AM Guests arrive at Mahalaxmi Railway Station, served by the Mumbai Suburban Railways. The station is located next to the municipal dhobi ghats in Mahalakshmi, a suburb of Mumbai. Most Dabbawalas disembark at Mahalaxmi Station as many corporate offices are nearby. Here, the Dabbawalas sort the Tiffin Boxes based on area-specific markings. A brief introduction to the Dabbawalas and their precise system of coding and distributing tiffins ensures timely delivery. The Tiffins are placed on a wooden crate carrying 150 Tiffins, managed by 3-4 Dabbawalas, and delivered by bicycle in various directions. From 12:00-12:30 PM, guests will be escorted out of Mahalaxmi Station and proceed to the Open Air Laundry, known as DHOBI GHAT. A unique aspect of Mumbai, the dhobi is a traditional laundryman who collects, washes, and returns your laundry neatly pressed. The “laundries” are called “Ghats”: rows of concrete wash pens, each with its own flogging stone. Clothes are soaked in soapy water, beaten on the stones, then boiled in starch and hung to dry.

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• Dharavi - More than half of Mumbai’s residents live in slums to cope with the high cost of living in the mega city. “Dharavi” has become a popular location for such residents, hosting a population of at least half a million. Many attribute the fame of “Dharavi” tours to the success of the Oscar-winning movie “Slumdog Millionaire.” A local slum guide will lead you through the commercial area of the slum, where numerous small-scale cottage and recycling units operate. Recycling, especially of scrap and industrial waste, is a significant industry in Dharavi, with locals collecting materials from across the city. Discarded items are brought to small workshops for cleaning, processing, and recycling, such as transforming old aluminum cans into plastic chairs.

• Colaba - Return to your South Mumbai/Colaba hotel.

• Bottled water
• Professional guide
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)
• Transport by private vehicle

• Food and drinks

Home to over 1 million people and teeming with houses, recycling units, and multi-religious structures, Dharavi leaves every visitor in awe. This tour aims to dispel many stereotypes that cast slums in a negative light. With numerous small-scale industries, Dharavi is a significant source of employment for the local population. Witness the energetic “Dabbawala” workers delivering tiffin boxes to Mumbai locals, and see the men in action at the open-air laundry, the “Dhobi ghat.”

• Minimum age is 18 years

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