Mumbai dharavi tour plan

 Mumbai dharavi tour experience 

The Dharavi slum in Mumbai is a unique and fascinating place to visit. It is home to more than one million people living in extreme poverty, yet its vibrant atmosphere provides an insight into the strength of the human spirit and the resilience of the people living there.

I had the opportunity to visit Dharavi on a guided tour, led by a local who had grown up there. I was struck by the sheer size of the slum — it covers over 500 acres — and the fact that so many people live in such a small space. The streets were crowded and filled with the hustle and bustle of daily life. There was a strong sense of community and neighbours helping each other out.

My tour guide explained how the slum has its own economy, with people making and selling products such as pottery, leather goods, and textiles. We visited a pottery workshop where we saw artisans creating beautiful pieces of art. We also visited a recycling plant where people were sorting and processing waste materials such as plastic and metal.

The tour also took us to a school where we met some of the children who live in the slum and heard about the challenges they face. Hearing their stories was humbling and inspiring.

The tour was an eye-opening experience that gave me an insight into a world I had never seen before. I was struck by the resilience of the people living in the slum, and their determination to make the best of their lives despite their difficult circumstances. It was a truly memorable experience.

My tour of Dharavi also included a visit to one of the many small-scale businesses operating in the area. We visited a tailoring shop where we saw the tailor and his assistants hard at work creating beautiful hand-stitched garments. It was amazing to see how much skill and dedication went into their craft.

We also visited a bakery where the bakers were making fresh bread and pastries for the local people. The smell of freshly baked bread was overwhelming and it was wonderful to see how much pride and joy the bakers took in their work.

The tour ended with a boat ride along the nearby river, giving us a unique perspective on the slum and its inhabitants. Even from the water, it was clear that the people of Dharavi are full of life and energy, and that they take pride in their community.

Overall, my tour of Dharavi was an incredible experience. It gave me an insight into a world that I never knew existed, and it was humbling to witness the strength and resilience of the people living there. I will never forget my time in Dharavi and the incredible people I met there.