Dharavi Slum Tour

Take an ethical walking tour of the Dharavi slum on this unique adventure in Mumbai. 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.

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.

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.

• 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

• Private Dharavi -Meet: C/gate
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• Group Dharavi Tour- Meet:Mahim
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  Shared: Dharavi is located here. 2 hrs 30 mins from this meeting point
  Starting point:
  Mahim Junction, Shammi Nagar, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India
• Private Dharavi -Mahim Station
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  Private: Dharavi is located here. 2 hrs 30 mins from this meeting point
  Starting point:
  Mahim Junction, Shammi Nagar, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India
• Group Dharavi Tour-Meet:C/gate
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  Shared: Catch a train (40 mins) to Mahim (Dharavi) with your guide, where the tour starts. Tour lasts 2 hrs 30 mins in Dharavi
  Starting point:
  Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India

• Local English Speaking Guide
• Water / Cold Drink

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

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• 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

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Reality Tours & Travel Pvt Ltd.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Kolkata.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 601 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.