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Elephanta Caves and Dharavi Slum Tour - Mumbai

Mumbai has the largest laundromat of India, known as Dhobi Ghat. If you go and take a stroll in the locality you will observe the lifestyle of the fishermen and watch the hardworking community of the Dabbawalas , who transfers thousands of lunch boxes at the offices.

Highlights

Visit the famous Elephanta Caves.

Taste of Indian Tea with cookies.

Get a chance Ferry ride to Elephanta Caves.

Toy train ride and taste of Indian Tea with cookies


Detailed Itinerary

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    Mumbai Sightseeing

    Have a delicious breakfast in hotel and get excited for a full day sightseeing tour of this dreaming city. You will be picked up from hotel at 0830hrs, then proceed to visit Elephant Caves – It is one of UNESCO world heritage site. It is a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Lord Shiva. It is also the oldest rock cut structures in the country. (Elephanta Caves closed on every Monday)

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    Gateway of India

    It is one of the most popular tourist attraction in Mumbai. This arch monument was built in 20th centaury. It is the unofficial icon of the city and is a reminder of its rich colonial history as Bombay.

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    Dharavi Slum Tour

    Mumbai is divided into two parts; one the posh southern tip of the city, around the Gateway of India and Marine Drive, and the other part where 60% of the citizen of Mumbai live “the slums” The famous Dharavi slum has a population of at least half a million, it became famous especially after the success of the movie “Slumdog Millionaire”.

    In this tour you will visit the commercial area of the slum. Dharavi is famous for recycling the waste. All the residents and workers collect the waste from all over the city and bring them to their workshops in order to clean, process and recycle them. Everything is recycled here from old aluminium cans to plastic chairs. Foodstuffs like biscuits or pottery items are also produced in Dharavi. If you go and visit the roof right in the centre, it allows you to get an impression of the vast dimensions of the place and the number of people who must be working and living there.

    The guide with his knowledge and information helps you explore Dharavi as only a local would. The Dharavi tour leaves from a central location in Mumbai and takes you through the heart of the slums, teaching you its history, showing you the daily routine of people and introducing you to its way of life & their standard of living. After Dharavi it’s time to see other parts of Mumbai.

    Later you will be transferred to your hotel.