Private Dharavi Slum With Kanheri Caves Tour
What your day looks like
Start your day with a complimentary morning pickup from your chosen location, then relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle on the 1-hour drive to Sanjay Gandhi National Park, where the Kanheri Caves are located. The 109 basalt rock caves were carved between the 1st century BC and the 9th century AD, and the site served for more than 1,500 years as a centre for Buddhist monks. Next, prepare for a 1.5-hour walk inside the Dharavi slums. Find out why Dharavi is the heart of small-scale industries in Mumbai, with an annual turnover of approximately $665 million. Experience the frenetic activity of the area and marvel at the small spaces in which recycling, clay pot making, embroidery, baking, soap manufacturing, leather tanning, papad (poppadum) making, and many other activities take place. As well as discovering the industry of the Dharavi slums, pass by residential areas to get a feel of how people live. Since the community spirit and diversity in an area where people from all over India and from all religions live. See Hindu temples, mosques, and churches, and lose your sense of direction as you venture through the narrow alleys
The experience, in brief
- Experience a 1.5hour walking tour through Dharavi, Mumbai's largest slum
- Stroll through the narrow alleys of the Dharavi slums and see the locals at work
- Learn about the area's history from your tour guide
- Observe the industrious and entrepreneurial spirit of Dharavi's residents
- See the ancient caves, complete with sculptures carved into the rock
Your day, step by step
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City/Town Tour at Dharavi.
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Sightseeing at Kanheri Caves.
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Nature Walks at Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
What to know before booking
Included
Private air-conditioned vehicle English-speaking guide Hotel/cruise pickup & drop-off Bottled water Refreshments Parking, tolls & taxes
Not Included
Monument entrance fees ($5 per person) Lunch Alcohol
What to Bring
Cash for personal expenses Comfortable clothing/shoes
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup: Complimentary pickup from your chosen location in Mumbai. Transfer: Relax in a private air-conditioned vehicle for a 1-hour drive to Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Kanheri Caves: Duration: Spend approximately 2-3 hours exploring the park and the Kanheri Caves.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business