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Join our educational Dharavi Slum Walking Tour and explore the world’s largest open-air laundry, Dhobi Ghat. Discover the heart of Mumbai, Dharavi, a vibrant community and powerhouse of small-scale industries. From Asia's largest leather factory to plastic recycling and the centuries-old pottery community of Kumbhar Wada, this tour offers a deep dive into the daily lives of its residents. Led by a local English-speaking guide, the walking tour offers firsthand insight into traditional practices, particularly at Dhobi Ghat, where over 100,000 clothes are washed daily using time-honored methods. Learn about the techniques passed down for generations. You’ll also experience a 15-minute ride on Mumbai’s iconic local train, offering a glimpse of the city’s fast-paced life. The tour highlights the entrepreneurial spirit that shapes Mumbai’s economy. With expert guides, gain a deeper understanding of Dharavi’s culture, industries, and resilience.

You must be aware that Dharavi is one of the biggest slums in the entire world. But there is a lot more to it. Dharavi is home to a number of small-scale industries where people work with infinite enthusiasm and zeal. Dharavi constitutes a significant portion of the cosmopolitan Mumbai. While many people may be irked to make a trip to the slum area but today there are educational trips that organize a Dharavi Slum Tour to know the reality of the life of the residents. The Mumbai Dharavi tour portrays that life in Mumbai is not all glamorous but the city has a reality side too where thousands of workers are struggling to make a living and still people manage to live in harmony. Whenever you visit Mumbai, you must take a Dharavi slum tour, to have a nuanced understanding of the life of the people living in slums as well as have an inspiration for yourself. Dharavi Tourism is available with walking and car tours, people can opt for whichever is convenient. Come. Join us to explore.

Experience Mumbai as a Local! Visit Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest outdoor laundry and visit the Dharavi slum with a local guide to experience daily life and work in Asia’s largest slum and feel the spirit of our community. Discover a different side of Mumbai with this educational guided tour of the massive Dharavi slum and Dhobi Ghat laundry then go on a local train ride for an experience of mumbai train. Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest outdoor laundry is a major attraction for travellers in Mumbai. Dharavi Slum, is famous in the world mainly cause of Oscar winning movie Slumdog Millionaire. Experience the real life of a slum on a guided tour to see where people live, work and play inside slum and visit the location where the movie Slumdog was filmed. You will see on the tour small scall business which is going in the slum like plastic recycling, leather, garment, textile and more surprises wait and see!! and you will visit only with a resident guide as we are local.

This private tour of Dharavi Slum will help you gain a different perspective of of of the largest slums in the world. While exploring Dharavi, learn new insights and stories from your guide about the local residents and their innovative ideas that have led to thriving small businesses, such as plastic recycling, leather work, pottery, soap production, and much more.

What makes this tour special? The tour (Group or Private) through the slum's narrow alleys is quite an adventure, and you will undoubtedly feel the strong sense of community and the special spirit that exists here. Dharavi became famous through the worldwide hit movie " slumdog millionaire" in 2008. You will find a wide range of activity in this mini-city such as plastic recycling, leather work, pottery, soap production, and also schools and churches.

Visit to The Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat (Open Air Laundry) This is a 138 year old open air laundromat. This is the few surviving traditional commercial laundry. The washer-men are known as Dhobis' they work in the open to clean and dry clothes. Later Visit to Dharavi slums in Mumbai the DHARAVI it’s one of the most vibrant centres for extreme entrepreneurship on our Planet. It has a large number of thriving small-scale industries that produce Plastic Recycling, export quality leather goods, pottery, embroidered garments and many more. Most of these products are made in tiny manufacturing and sold in domestic as well as international markets. Most of these things are created innovatively, in a very small space. We will visit commercial and residence area of Dharavi. Will also provide refreshment between the tour, so you dont feel tired and dehydrated.

Dharavi which is one of the largest slums in Asia. Dharavi economic output is estimated to be approximately 1 billion US dollars annually much of that revenue is generated by the Rubies informal recycling industry over 20 million people live in Mumbai they produce over 6,500 tons of garbage every single day over 85% of that waste is recycled. Dharavi slums in Mumbai the DHARAVI it’s one of the most vibrant centers for extreme entrepreneurship on our Planet. It has a large number of thriving small-scale industries that produce Plastic Recycling, export quality leather goods, pottery, embroidered garments and many more. Most of these products are made in tiny manufacturing and sold in domestic as well as international markets. Most of these things are created innovatively, in a very small space! The most interesting thing, guide himself lives in Dharavi slum

Dharavi is the largest slum in India, located in Mumbai. It became famous after the movie "Slumdog Millionaire" was inspired by it. Dharavi is a unique place to explore, with a population of around one million people and a literacy rate of 69 percent. The slum has an impressive entrepreneurial culture, with small-scale industries such as pottery, leather production, textiles, and recycling. As you walk through the narrow alleyways, you can see skilled artisans creating useful products out of discarded materials.

Meet your Guide right outside of the green gate and then you will be transferred in a private air-conditioned car to South Mumbai. You will be allowed to take photos at locations like Kamla Nehru park, Tower of Silence, and Gandhi's house in Bombay while the guide narrates each location. If you choose only sightseeing then the tour will take 4 to 5 hours, but if you add slum tour to the package then it will be 7 to 8 hours. All entrance fees are included.

Visit Dharavi, India’s largest slum, now it is home to nearly one million people and generates over $800 million annually. It is Famous for its strong sence of community and entrepreneurial spirit, which thrives with major industries like recycling, leather, textiles, and pottery, together 15000 buisness in Total. Walk through its bustling streets to see skilled artisans turn discarded materials into valuable products. Families from all over India create a vibrant mix of cultures and languages. Our guided slum walks showcase the pride, energy, and unity of this remarkable Local community.

Experience Mumbai as a Local! Visit Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest outdoor laundry and visit the Dharavi slum with a local guide to experience daily life and work in Asia’s largest slum which is famous in the world mainly cause of Oscar winning movie Slumdog millionaire. Discover a different side of Mumbai with this private guided tour of the massive Dharavi Slum and Dhobi Ghat laundry After pickup from your hotel, airport, or port, travel to laundry. Over the years, Dhobi Ghat has become a major tourist attraction, especially among foreign travellers as it’s a local part of Mumbai see, how they wash, dry cloth, delivery, and more surprises wait and see! after that visit Dharavi slum to explore how small business going on here like leather industry, plastic recycling, garment/textile etc and yearly income is about 1 billion US dollar here, see where people/children, family live inside slum and experience with a local as you will visit only by a residence guide as we are local.

Known to many as ‘one of the largest slums in Asia’, we prefer to think of Dharavi as Mumbai’s beating heart. It houses about one million of Mumbai’s inhabitants and its industries have an annual turnover of approximately US$ 665 million. visitors experience a wide range of these business activities: recycling, pottery-making, embroidery, bakery, soap factory, leather tanning, poppadom-making. We’ll also visit the residential areas of Dharavi. Kumbharwada is one of Dharavi’s oldest and most compelling communities, home to its thriving pottery industry. Spend a few hours with us learning about the community’s rich history and how it became the hub of pottery making in Mumbai. You will see where the material comes from, how it’s prepared, moulded into shape and finally baked. We will also get hands-on, visiting a local potter’s workshop—where we’ll get a general overview of pottery making and have a go at wheel throwing and making a piece of Kumbharwada art.

This tour is the best for guests to get familliar with all the alleyways and hidden sites , where most of the craftsmen workshops are located, its considered the heart of the Souks which are supplying more than 3000 shops around . Along on the tour , guests will be having insight , or demonstration made by the artisans themselves , to let them understand all about products. From Leather , to herbs , spices , carpets , rugs , lampes , jewellery , wood , fabric , Souks are constantly a real beehive.

>Itinerary: • Place where 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 can • The most interesting thing, guide himself lives in slums • Slum market

Dharavi is a slum with a population of 1.3 million. It is the 3rd largest slum in the World. Our guide will take you inside the slum & show you everything about it, the most important part of the tour is that the guide is a local living in there & speaks fluent English. You will be shown lots of industries like plastic recycling, aluminium recycling, leather industries, clothes manufacturing & many more. We will also show you the residential part of the Slum. At the end you get a free gift from the slum.

Dharavi, one of the largest slums in Asia, is home to a unique blend of industries, diverse communities, and vibrant cultures. This walking tour provides an authentic, immersive experience into the heart of Mumbai’s most dynamic neighborhood. From the thriving recycling industries and leather factories to the pottery-making workshops and close-knit residential areas, Dharavi offers an inspiring view of resilience, innovation, and community spirit. Join us as we explore this bustling hub where a rich tapestry of stories, crafts, and industries come together to create a microcosm of Mumbai itself. Visit the bustling recycling industries, explore the leather-producing factories, discover the traditional pottery-making workshops, and walk through the residential neighborhoods and engage with residents from various communities that call Dharavi home, learning about their diverse cultures and lifestyles.

Don’t miss the chance to experience the vibrant heart of Mumbai by booking our Dharavi Slum Tour! This immersive, guided journey will take you beyond the typical tourist path to witness the resilience, creativity, and community spirit that define Dharavi. Explore its bustling streets, visit its unique industries like pottery making, recycling, and leather crafting, and gain insight into the lives of the people who call this area home. Along the way, you’ll walk in the footsteps of Slumdog Millionaire and discover the real locations featured in the film, adding a cinematic touch to your adventure. With visits to local temples, mosques, and churches, plus the chance to sample delicious street food, this tour offers an unforgettable, eye-opening experience. Book today and see Dharavi like never before—both the reality and the movie magic!

Take a Walking tour of this unique exploration in Kolkata. In the slum tour our guests get the venture of the people, where they are able to work and live in the small area. Take a walk along the community, visit a local nursery school, rubber factory and the friendly families from this friendly community.

Experience Mumbai as a Local! Visit Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest outdoor laundry and visit the Dharavi slum with a local guide to experience daily life and work in Asia’s largest slum and feel the spirit of our community. Discover a different side of Mumbai with this educational guided tour of the massive Dharavi slum and Dhobi Ghat laundry then go on a local train ride for an experience of mumbai train. Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest outdoor laundry is a major attraction for travellers in Mumbai. Dharavi Slum, is famous in the world mainly cause of Oscar winning movie Slumdog Millionaire. Experience the real life of a slum on a guided tour to see where people live, work and play inside slum and visit the location where the movie Slumdog was filmed. You will see on the tour small scall business which is going in the slum like plastic recycling, leather, garment, textile and more surprises wait and see!! and you will visit only with a resident guide as we are local.

Experience Dharavi as a Local! Dharavi Slum Tour is an education Tour and famous in the world mainly because of the Slumdog millionaire movie. Visit the Dharavi slum to experience daily life and work in Asia’s largest slum. as you will visit only by a resident of Slum as I also live in Dharavi. Over the years, Dharavi has becomes a major tourist attraction especially among foreign travelers. See the bustling slums of Dharavi with an insider. Join a Dharavi resident & insider on a guided tour to see Real life in a Slum. get an eye-opening experience as You will see on the tour what people do here for living, where they stay, where family live, children play, relax, which type of business going on like plastic recycling, leather industry, garment/textile, metal industry etc and yearly income is about 1 Billion US dollar. also visit Where Slumdog millionaire movie was filmed inside Dharavi and more surprises wait and see!