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.
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
The driver will be at the hotel 5 mins before the start of the tour.
Start time of the tour for North Mumbai hotels will vary.
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.