Mumbai: Dharavi Slum Tour with Local guide

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Dharavi: Asia's largest slum, a bustling maze of industry and homes, showcasing resilience, creativity, and diversity amidst challenges.

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  • we all are local passionate tour guides still live in slums for generation.
  • never traveled, but we love to meet people learn other culture and share ours.
  • 'Join the journey where no one knows our slum better than us.'

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Dharavi generates an annual revenue of $800 million, showcasing its vibrant community and bustling small-scale businesses. Despite challenges, it's a symbol of resilience and diversity, with residents from various regions of India speaking different languages. Our special Dharavi slum walks offer guests a glimpse of the strong community spirit and entrepreneurial energy, making them proud of their positive impact. Dharavi, often dubbed a 'five-star slum' in Mumbai, is not just a place of poverty but also incredible ingenuity and commerce. Its labyrinthine streets host thousands of small-scale enterprises, from leather goods to pottery, buzzing with the energy of local entrepreneurs. Despite its challenges, Dharavi stands as a testament to the resilience and community strength, with families from diverse regional backgrounds coming together. Our curated tours of Dharavi offer guests a deeper understanding of this vibrant ecosystem, showcasing the spirit of enterprise and the pride residents take in their contributions to society.

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Experience the essence of Dharavi with our tour highlights: Recycling Factory: Witness the industrious spirit as rural workers recycle global scraps like audio/video cassettes and aluminum cans. Alleyway Adventure: Navigate through narrow lanes, reminiscent of childhood mazes, and glimpse the modest dwellings of Dharavi. Leather Craftsmanship: Explore Dharavi's pioneering leather industry, renowned globally for belts, shoes, and jackets. Vibrant Street Market: Immerse yourself in the bustling Dharavi market, where vendors sell fresh produce, groceries, and more. Community Insight: Experience the warmth of community living as diverse families coexist around temples, mosques, and churches. Pottery Tradition: Marvel at the timeless artistry of Dharavi's pottery industry, crafting oil lamps that illuminate Mumbai during Diwali.

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