Discover the hidden gems of Mumbai with a Dabbawala and Dhobi Ghat tour. Immerse yourself in the local culture, explore Dharavi Slum, and experience a thrilling local train ride. Join us and meet the Dabbawalas of Mumbai!
Discover the hidden gems of Mumbai with a Dabbawala and Dhobi Ghat tour. Immerse yourself in the local culture, explore Dharavi Slum, and experience a thrilling local train ride. Join us and meet the Dabbawalas of Mumbai!
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Dharavi - >TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
• Location where Slumdog Millionaire was filmed
• Leather Industries
• Pottery
• Soap Production
• Bakery
• Color Dye
• Narrow Alleys
• Schools & Hospitals
• Homes in the Slum
• Plastic Recycling
• Muslim community creating a shrine for Hindus
• Recycling of vegetable oil cans
• The most…
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Dharavi - >TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
• Location where Slumdog Millionaire was filmed
• Leather Industries
• Pottery
• Soap Production
• Bakery
• Color Dye
• Narrow Alleys
• Schools & Hospitals
• Homes in the Slum
• Plastic Recycling
• Muslim community creating a shrine for Hindus
• Recycling of vegetable oil cans
• The most fascinating aspect, the guides themselves reside in the slums
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Dhobi Ghat - >Dhobi Ghat (Open Air-Laundry)
(Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat) is a renowned open-air laundromat in Mumbai, India. The washers, locally known as Dhobis, work outdoors to clean clothes from Mumbai’s hotels and hospitals. There are rows of open-air concrete wash pens, each equipped with its own flogging stone. Known as the world’s largest outdoor laundry, Dhobi Ghat is a highly popular attraction among international tourists.
The term Dhobi Ghat is used throughout India to describe any location where numerous washers are present. It is situated next to Mahalaxmi railway station on the Western Railway’s Saat Rasta roundabout. It is easily visible from the flyover bridge of Mahalaxmi station.
In 2013, World Records India and World Amazing Records awarded a World Record Certificate to Dhobi Kalyan. -
Dabbawala Tribute Statue - Meet The Dabbawalas of Mumbai!
For anyone who has visited Mumbai, the Dabbawalas are a unique group of individuals known to everyone! For those unfamiliar – Who is a Dabbawala?
The term “dabbawala” in Hindi, when literally translated, means “one who carries a box”. “Dabba” refers to a box (typically a cylindrical tin or aluminum container). The closest English equivalent of dabbawala would be the “lunch box delivery man”.
Every day across Mumbai, 5,000 dabbawalas deliver approximately 130,000 dabbas to offices throughout the city. In nearly 120 years of service, the dabbawalas’ method has remained unchanged: a semi-literate workforce (the dabbawalas) collects the filled dabbas from the households that prepare them and delivers the boxes to the designated offices; they then collect the empty dabbas from these delivery points and return them to the originating households, ready to start the process again the following day.

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- Transport by Local Train
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- Cultured, professional, highly qualified and knowledgeable Guide
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- Transport by Local Train
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- Cultured, professional, highly qualified and knowledgeable Guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Food and drink
Get Acquainted with Mumbai’s Dabbawalas!
If you’ve ever visited Mumbai, you would definitely know about the Dabbawalas - a unique community of people who are a staple in the daily life of the city! For those unfamiliar with the term, what is a Dabbawala?
In English, a Dabbawala could be best described as a ‘lunch box courier’.
Dhobi Ghat (Open-Air…
Get Acquainted with Mumbai’s Dabbawalas!
If you’ve ever visited Mumbai, you would definitely know about the Dabbawalas - a unique community of people who are a staple in the daily life of the city! For those unfamiliar with the term, what is a Dabbawala?
In English, a Dabbawala could be best described as a ‘lunch box courier’.
Dhobi Ghat (Open-Air Laundry Facility)
Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat is a renowned open-air washing platform situated in Mumbai, India. The local laundrymen, often called Dhobis, perform their washing tasks outside for Mumbai’s hospitals and hotels. The setting is a series of outdoor concrete wash bays, each equipped with its own stone for beating clothes. Known for being the largest exterior laundry facility globally, Dhobi Ghat has become a significant attraction for international travelers.
What Makes Dharavi Mumbai’s Heart? (Slum Tour)
Dharavi, which is Asia’s most significant slum, resides in a prime location, right at the heart of India’s finance hub, Mumbai. Dharavi is not just a testament to Mumbai’s historical poverty, but much more. Most items produced here are made creatively within highly confined spaces!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.