Dharavi Slum Tour & pottery workshop Details

Known to many as ‘one of the largest slums in Asia & (3^rdLargest in the World )  we prefer to think of Dharavi as Mumbai’s beating heart. It houses about one million of Mumbai’s inhabitants and its industries have an annual turnover of approximately US$ 665 million.

• One of Mumbai’s must-see experiences. Immerse yourself in the reality of Dharavi, the world’s 3rd largest slum and a thriving economic hub. Explore hidden corners and hear captivating stories not found on Google.

• Join our Dharavi slum tour and discover the reality of Dharavi through an authentic, respectful, and enlightening experience.

Departure & Return Location

Third Wave Coffee, Mahim (West)
Just Outside of Mahim Railway Station West.

Pickup Time

9:00 AM / 12:00 PM / 3:00 PM

Duration 4 Hours 

Mode of Transportation Local Train / Air-condition car ( Extra Charges) if require

See The Reality Of Dharavi

v  Place where Slum Dog Millionaire was Shoot

v  Leather Industries

v  Pottery Area- Kumbharwada

v  Making of Soap

v  Color Dry / Clothing Factories

v  Aluminum Recycling

v  Small Alley

v  Schools Colleges

v  House in slum

v  Plastic Recycling

v  Paper Recycling

v  Popaddom Making

v  Muslim People making shrine for hindu

v  Recycling of veg oil can

v  Slum market

v  And Many More On The Way

v  The Most Interesting thing Guide himself lives in slum

Highlights

Recycling Area

Metal and plastic comes from all over the world to Dharavi to be recycled. See the entire recycling process from sorting to the finished plastic pellets.

Diverse communities and small scale industries

Wander through the narrow lanes and alleys of Dharavi discovering the different communities from all regions and religions of India as well as the many small scale industries like embroidery, bakery, soap factory, leather tanning, poppadom-making

Community Centre

Our Community Centre, supported by funds from the tour, provides education in English and computer training to the teenagers and young adults of Dharavi. Other activities such as dancing and yoga are also hosted at our community centres.

Popaddom Making

Two tons of food, like khari, pav, chakli and chikki, are produced every day in Dharavi and a large part of that is papad (popaddoms), the essential appetizer or side dish of many Indian meals; they are typically made by women in Dharavi in the residential areas.

Kumbharwada Pottery Colony

The Kumbbharwada neighborhood is more than 150 years old and is the oldest part of Dharavi. Artisans create various types of earthen pots that are shipped all over India.

Pottery Workshop

Join a local potter and get hands-on trying the wheel throwing technique. It’s a fun, engaging and active learning experience that helps improve concentration and patience as well!

Kumbharwada

Learn about one of the oldest communities in Dharavi, the Kumbhars, a community of potters originally from Gujarat.

Pottery History

Understand the traditional methods used for pottery making, the various types of muds and pots produced and how the younger generation are taking business forward.

Where is Dharavi?

Dharavi is situated between Mahim and Sion – two areas at the northern tip of South Mumbai, just before the suburbs commence (Bandra and Kurla). It is sandwiched between the Western and Central Railway lines. It is about 10km south of the International Airport and 18km north of Colaba, the main tourist area.