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Mumbai Slum Tour With Dabba Wala & Dhobi Ghat Highlights

  • Explore the bustling streets of Mumbai and get to know about the daily life of Mumbaikars.
  • Walk to the 13th Compound of Dharavi and witness the process of recycling closely.
  • Witness the superhuman capabilities of Dabbawalas and the Dhobis in action.
  • Visit the Dhobi Ghat and watch how the dhobis wash these immense piles of clothes every day.
  • Get to know about the compelling alphanumeric color-coding system invented by the Dabbawalas.

Mumbai Slum Tour With Dabba Wala & Dhobi Ghat Overview

The city of dreams and India's financial and commercial capital, Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra, known for the largest slums or dhobi ghats in the world, and much more. There is so much to explore in Mumbai that you will always need a smartly optimized plan to explore India's largest city without any hassle.


Embark on this Mumbai slum tour with Dabba Wala & Dhobi Ghat and experience the life of Mumbaikars like no one else can. This 3 hours guided activity will start from the Churchgate Railway Station. On this walking tour, you will get to explore the 13th Compound of Dharavi, where all of the useless plastic and metal waste is recycled in different shapes using the process of rustling, melting, and molding plastics. While exploring all these processes, the local bakeries and sweet shops' mouthwatering aroma will keep you enchanted with their traditional flavors. Moreover, you will also get to witness the incense stick and soap houses, the packed cyber-cafes, superhuman tailors busy in their daily commodities, and the lively locals who greet every passer-by.


While heading towards Dhobighat, where the clothes are washed daily for six out ten locals in Mumbai, discover how the laundrymen perform such enormous tasks up to the mark every day. While exploring this energetic neighborhood. By the end of this tour, be ready to be introduced to the Dabbawala (lunchbox carriers) and know-how they deliver the freshly prepared foods from home to different corners of this bustling city without relying on any proper technology or gadget. The wholehearted work of these Dabbawalas is so compelling that even Harvard University has researched them. After spending a productive day with these dedicated Mumbaikars, you can head back to your respective places with countless memories.

About the Activity:

  • Within the Mumbai slum tour with Dhobi Ghat, 13th Compound of Dharavi, introduction with Dabbawala, you will witness all these and interact with the people who connect to Mumbai.
  • The activity will start by arriving at the starting location, which is Churchgate Railway Station Near Ticket Counter from where you will start this 3 hours walking tour.
  • The starting time of this activity is 11 am.
  • In Dhobighat, you can witness how the laundrymen washes, dyes, dried up, and irons the clothes daily.
  • An experienced local guide will conduct this activity.


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Get to know about Mumbaikars' daily life and explore the Dhobighat, 13th Compound of Dharavi, and much more on this 3 hours guided walking tour with an experienced guy.

Price Includes
  • Activities

    Sightseeing and guided walking tour.


  • Guide

    An experienced local guide will conduct this activity.

More Details about Mumbai Slum Tour With Dabba Wala & Dhobi Ghat

Know Before You Go for Mumbai Slum Tour With Dabba Wala & Dhobi Ghat

  • Min 3 pax are required to book this activity.
  • The instructor reserves the right to reject any participant deemed unfit to be part of the activity.
  • Participants are not allowed to carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc.
  • Participants must pay attention to the guidelines given by the instructor before and after the activity.
  • Avoid consuming heavy food or alcoholic beverages before and after the activity.
  • Any personal expenses or items of personal nature will not be included in the package. Any meals or transfers not mentioned in the itinerary are to be considered an exclusion in the deal.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
  • Any breakage or damage of any items will be charged at actuals.

Things To Carry for Mumbai Slum Tour With Dabba Wala & Dhobi Ghat

  • Walking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Caps
  • Day pack (20-30l)

Mumbai Slum Tour With Dabba Wala & Dhobi Ghat Map

Starting Point
Churchgate Railway Station (W)
Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India