Explore the Heartbeat of Mumbai: The Dharavi Slum Tour
Experience the vibrant culture and resilience of Mumbai's Dharavi Slum through an immersive guided tour of its unique lifestyle and local industries.
Discover the vibrant culture and resilience of Dharavi, one of the largest slums in Asia, through a guided tour that unveils the community's unique lifestyle, local industries, and rich history.
A brief summary to Dharavi Slum Tour
- Room no 5, 1st wadi Kumbharwada, lane, 1st90 feet road, Mumbai, Block Number 11, Transit Camp, Kumbhar Wada, Dharavi, Maharashtra, 400017, IN
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Wear comfortable shoes since the tour involves walking through narrow lanes.
- Bring a camera, but be respectful when taking photos of residents.
- Consider going with a local guide to enhance your understanding of the community.
- Try local snacks from street vendors for a true taste of Dharavi.
Getting There
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Local Train
If you are near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST), head to CST station and board a local train on the Western Line towards Churchgate. Get off at Mahim station. From Mahim, you can take a rickshaw or walk to reach Dharavi.
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Rickshaw
From Mahim station, exit towards the main road and find an auto-rickshaw. Communicate 'Kumbhar Wada, Dharavi' to the driver, which is the closest landmark for the Dharavi Slum Tour. The journey should take around 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.
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Bus
If you prefer buses, from CST, you can take bus number 33 to Mahim. Once you reach Mahim, switch to a local auto-rickshaw or walk to Dharavi. The bus journey will take approximately 30-40 minutes depending on traffic.
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Walking
If you are near Dharavi, the address is Room no 5, 1st wadi Kumbharwada, lane, 1st90 feet road, Kumbhar Wada, Dharavi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400017. Ask locals for directions to 1st90 feet road if needed. It's a vibrant area, and you can easily navigate by following the road signs.
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Metro
If you are near Dadar, take the Metro Line 1 and get off at the D N Nagar station. From there, take a rickshaw to Dharavi by saying 'Kumbhar Wada, Dharavi'. This should take around 20-25 minutes.
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