Dharavi Slum Tour

Yes, you can visit the slums in Mumbai with our Dharavi Slum Tour packages. Our tours are organized by locals who ensure a safe and immersive experience. Book with us to understand the lives and industries that thrive in Dharavi. 

To reach Dharavi, you can take a taxi, cab, or train to Mahim Station or meet us at Third Wave Café, Mahim. Once there, walking is the best way to explore Dharavi, given its narrow alleys and bustling streets. Our guided tours take you through both commercial and residential areas to experience the vibrant local life. 

Yes, Dharavi is safe to visit on guided tours. Our local guides ensure your safety while offering valuable insights into the community and its way of life. 

Dharavi is located in central Mumbai, close to Mahim and Sion. It is easily accessible by train, taxi, or cab. 

Our Dharavi walking tours offer an immersive experience where you'll explore thriving industries like pottery, recycling, leather production, and food manufacturing. The tour also highlights the challenges, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit of the community. 

Yes, all our Dharavi Slum Tours are led by local guides who are knowledgeable about the area’s culture, history, and industries. 

Dharavi is a hub of small-scale industries, including leather production, plastic recycling, pottery, soap-making, embroidery, and textile manufacturing. These industries contribute significantly to Mumbai’s economy. 

While it’s possible to visit Dharavi on your own, we recommend a guided tour for a safer and more meaningful experience. Our local guides offer insights into the community’s culture and industries that you might miss otherwise. 

You’ll witness vibrant residential and commercial areas, bustling markets, and industries such as leatherwork, pottery, and recycling units. You’ll also experience the daily lives of locals and learn about their innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. 

Yes, it’s possible. Many guests combine our Dharavi Slum Tour with another experience like the Mumbai Sightseeing Tour or Street Food Tour. Contact us to plan your day! 

Wear comfortable, modest clothing and closed-toe shoes. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and a camera if you wish to take photos. 

Yes, but please practice respectful photography. Always ask for permission before taking photos of individuals or private spaces. 

Yes, children are welcome, but please consider the walking involved and the bustling environment. 

Yes, Dharavi is undergoing redevelopment in some areas, but our tours focus on the heart of the community, its industries, and its culture, which remain vibrant and accessible. 

Slum tourism aims to break stereotypes about slums being places of misery. Instead, it showcases the resilience, creativity, and hard work of the community. It also supports local guides and businesses, creating awareness and opportunities. 

Dharavi is famous for its industries like leather production and plastic recycling, as well as its appearance in Bollywood movies. It is one of the most entrepreneurial communities in India. 

Yes, there is one before we start the walking inside the slum at the meeting point, But are limited restroom facilities during the tour. We recommend using restrooms beforehand. 

Take a local train from Bandra Station (Western Line) to Mahim Station (1 stop away).

You can also take a taxi or Uber, which is about a 15–20 minute ride to Dharavi.

Note: Auto-rickshaws are limited to certain areas, and don't go to Dharavi and toward south city.

Our tours are led by young local guides who live in Dharavi, ensuring that the community benefits directly. Part of the tour proceeds is reinvested into community development projects. 

There are limited restroom facilities during the tour. We recommend using restrooms beforehand. 

There are limited restroom facilities during the tour. We recommend using restrooms beforehand. 

There are limited restroom facilities during the tour. We recommend using restrooms beforehand.