Day 01
Mumbai Landmarks, Dabbawallas, and Dharavi Walk
- Get picked up from your hotel in Mumbai and travel with your driver-guide to Churchgate Railway Station, where the day's adventure begins.
- Start by getting a sneak peek into the world of the Dabbawallas, the famous lunch box carriers. Watch as they transfer food on wooden carts into the train, and hear a brief introduction from a Dabbawalla about their role and how they code and distribute food.
- Continue your tour through the city centre with your guide, covering some of Mumbai's greatest and most popular landmarks along the way, including the Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace, Dhobi Ghat, the Town Hall, Victoria Terminus, the Municipal Building, Marine Drive, Nariman Point, Chowpatty Beach, Hanging Garden, and Mani Bhavan.
- Learn about the history and culture of Mumbai, and get introduced to its customs.
- Next, drive with your guide to Dharavi, one of Asia's largest slums.
- Take a 1.5-hour walk through the Dharavi slums and discover why this area is at the heart of Mumbai's small-scale industries. You will see a wide range of industrial and craft practices, such as recycling, clay pot making, embroidery, bakery work, soap making, leather tanning, papad making, and many others, all taking place in tiny spaces. You will also pass through the residential areas to see how many different people co-exist together in this community.
