Dharavi Slum Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Take an ethical walking tour of the Dharavi slum on this unique adventure in Mumbai. This experience is operated by Reality Tours & Travel, a responsible travel social enterprise that reinvests a significant portion of its profits into local community development 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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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.

End Point

End point

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

Redemption Instructions

• 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 info@realitytoursandtravel.com for any urgent matters

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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.
Duration: 120 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Local English Speaking Guide

Water / Cold Drink

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Additional Info

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

Supplied by Reality Tours & Travel Pvt Ltd

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