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¡Descubre la auténtica Bombay con un local de Dharavi! ¡Namaste! Soy Balaji, un Mumbaikar de nacimiento y crianza, de la comunidad de Dharavi. Tras más de 15 años como guía, iniciamos nuestro propio tour con una misión sencilla: mostrarte el verdadero corazón de mi ciudad y empoderar a la talentosa juventud de nuestro barrio. Qué esperar de mi tour: ¡Olvídate de los estereotipos! Junto con nuestro equipo de apasionados estudiantes locales, te llevaremos en un viaje inolvidable por Dharavi y más allá. No somos solo guías; somos narradores que compartiremos contigo la increíble resiliencia, creatividad y vibrante cultura que hace de Bombay algo tan especial. Más que un simple tour: tu visita marca la diferencia: Al reservar este tour, apoyas directamente la educación y el desarrollo de habilidades de los jóvenes de nuestro equipo. Ayudas a crear oportunidades y a fomentar la independencia financiera en nuestra comunidad. Este es un turismo responsable y sostenible que realmente aporta. Únete a nosotros en una auténtica aventura que cambia perspectivas y empodera a la comunidad. ¡Exploremos juntos la auténtica Bombay!
We did the slum walking tour in Mumbai and it was a great experience. Before going, we were a bit unsure because we didn’t want to take part in something that felt like a “poverty tour,” but the approach is completely different. Our guide, Balaji, was excellent. He was very kind and attentive from beginning to end, he even walked with us afterward to make sure we could safely get our Uber. What really made the experience special was the local perspective he shared. You can clearly feel his genuine connection to the place, which makes everything much more authentic. Instead of focusing on the negative stereotypes often associated with these communities, the tour highlights the strong sense of community and the real daily life of the people who live there. We could learn about how things work, especially the small businesses and the recycling system that exists there. Of course, it is a different lifestyle from what many of us are used to, but that is exactly what makes the experience so interesting and enriching. We were also surprised by how organized many aspects of daily life are. If you are hesitating because you are worried it might feel exploitative or uncomfortable, don’t be. That is not the spirit of this tour. It is a genuine opportunity to learn and better understand the local reality. I highly recommend it. It was an excellent experience, largely thanks to our guide Balaji.
Guru didn’t show up and when I messaged replied with “tour won’t happen today” Poor communication and rude
It would have been necessary to agree very clearly on the payment at the beginning, because in the end we were scolded and demanded to pay 1,000 rupees between the two of us.
We did the Dharavi tour. It was very eye opener. We learned interesting facts about the recycling, the pottery, and small businesses. Balaji, was excellent. He was very informative. He spoke clear English. He was engaged. He was open to questions. I cannot fault him. It was a free tour. He did not expect anything from us. That was very nice. He was happy with whatever we gave him. One small point. He asked us to come 15 min early. He arrived about 5 min before the start time. We began 10 min late. It did not affect the tour. He was very good. Overall, overall very good.
