Dharavi beyond the slum: Inside Mumbai's informal economy Discount Tickets

Overview

The epicentre of Mumbai’s dizzying economic growth doesn’t lie behind glass facades of skyscrapers, but in a run-down neighborhood of Mumbai. The people here might not be your suit-clad businessmen, but are owners of multi-million dollar companies. These are the people of Dharavi – One of Asia’s largest slums. In spite of the all the grunginess and squalor, Dharavi is the most bustling and economically proficient part of Mumbai, generating revenue of a staggering billion US Dollars annually. An erstwhile marshy fishing village, Dharavi creek dried up when a dam was built in the neighbouring area. As years rolled on, communities thrived economically, which is seen even today in the labyrinth of leather goods, embroidered dresses and clay pots of various designs, among others cottage industries. Also tour the cardboard industries and the recycle industry to understand the indispensable contribution of Dharavi to Mumbai’s ecological well-being.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Pickup Information

1) The driver will be at the hotel 5 mins before the start of the tour. 2) Start time of the tour for North Mumbai hotels will vary. 3) If you are staying at the ship at the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal and need a pick-up from outside the ship, there we be additional cost of Rs 1000/- per person. This amount is to be paid in cash to the guide or the driver at the start of the tour.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Private transportation

Hop-on hop-off tour

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Driver

All Fees and Taxes

Exclusion

Additional transport cost for North Mumbai pick-up

Gratuities

Additional cost for the services of a language guide (besides English)

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children below the age of 5 years can join the tour for free.

The tour can be cancelled based on the discretion of No Footprints. The guests will be informed in advance of the same

The sequence of the tour is at the discretion of No Footprints and its guide on-ground

This tour cannot be operated between 12.30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays

Photography is prohibited within the areas of Dharavi