Mumbai always bustles with life. For the tourists who pour into this highly cosmopolitan and hospitable city there are several historic and modern tourist destinations. There are many modern and imposing skyscrapers and mansions and luxury hotels that project the city’s affluence. Side by side, it is also where millions of ordinary folks work hard to earn a living. The best example can be found in the vast and well known Dharavi Slums. A visit to such a place with a local guide is also a valuable lesson for the tourists.
A unique and unforgettable part of any tour of Mumbai is the visit to the Dharavi slums. It is known to be the second largest slum in the whole of Asia and the third, globally. It sprawls of over 200 hectares and is thickly populated.
Here the poorer sections of society work hard to earn their daily bread. They take up activities like plastic recycling, leather work, and cottage industries like pottery, soap and candle making. The slum has its own schools, temples and churches. A Design Museum was opened here in 2016! Dharavi came into international limelight when it featured as the key setting for the acclaimed movie ‘Slumdog Millionaires.’ Who would not be thrilled to get a first-hand picture of an exotic place in the company of local guides who are generally students who belong to the slum?
The tourist wonders of Mumbai:
Mumbai has its own set of numerous and varied historic and modern tourist destinations. Some of the famous ones are the iconic Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum. Wankhede Cricket Stadium, Shivaji Park, Bollywood, Victoria Terminus, Colaba Market, and of course the Dharavi Slums.Importance of a local guide in Mumbai:
Experienced and smart local guides can add value to any tour. This is especially true in the case of a huge and complex city like Mumbai. They know the local culture, historical background and life of the city so well. The services of such a guide can make a difference to the whole experience. They provide the right advice and guidance on all matters including best places to shop and eat. They also speak many languages.The Unique Dharavi tour Mumbai:
Here the poorer sections of society work hard to earn their daily bread. They take up activities like plastic recycling, leather work, and cottage industries like pottery, soap and candle making. The slum has its own schools, temples and churches. A Design Museum was opened here in 2016! Dharavi came into international limelight when it featured as the key setting for the acclaimed movie ‘Slumdog Millionaires.’ Who would not be thrilled to get a first-hand picture of an exotic place in the company of local guides who are generally students who belong to the slum?
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