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Michael Hussey Visits Dharavi with Reality Tours & Travel, and what seemed like an ordinary day quickly turned into an unforgettable experience for all of us. As I sipped my usual morning chai, a colleague casually mentioned that we had a “Michael Hussey” booked on one of our Dharavi walking tours. I brushed it off, […]

Mumbai, India’s bustling metropolis, is known for its glitz, glamour, and diversity. However, beyond the well-trodden paths of Bollywood and Marine Drive lies the heart of the city: Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest slums and a thriving community with an incredible spirit. If you’re interested in exploring the city beyond tourist spots, the Dharavi Slum Tour offers an […]

Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest and most densely populated slums, is on the verge of a major transformation. With the Dharavi Redevelopment Project officially underway, this iconic neighborhood of Mumbai may soon undergo a dramatic change, altering the landscape, community, and industries that have thrived here for decades. As plans take shape, now might be your […]

Guests are always asking us what our most popular Mumbai tours are so here you go! While we are most well-known for our signature Dharavi slum tour, as you can see we have lots of amazing experiences to offer our guests! Dharavi Tour An economic powerhouse, a city within a city, the heart of Mumbai […]

Mumbai is known as one of the most popular tourist destinations of India. Because of the unique seaside location, this city has expanded to fill the surrounding seven islands. It has also become one of the biggest trading hubs of this world. Traveling in this city can help people to understand modern Indian culture. Full […]

Dear readers, Mumbai is one of the leading metros in India if not the leading one already. It was earlier referred to as Bombay. It happens to be the biggest city in India and is also the capital of the western Indian state of Maharashtra. To begin with, Mumbai was a collection of 7 islands […]

Finally, you’ve made the decision to visit Mumbai and explore all it has to offer! We’ve put together a summary to help you decide how to get into the city upon arrival at Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport: 1) Taxi This is a straightforward method to get into the city. There are two types of taxis […]

My name is Balaji and I am 27 years old. I live in Dharavi and have worked as a tour guide at Reality Tours and Travel for over 5 years now. As a local from the slum, I have a lot to say about my neighbourhood – the way it has changed with time and […]

Mumbai is known to be a fast city, where life just passes you by. Hailing from Mumbai, there are still various facets of our city which we are not exposed to. Mohammad Ali Road, one of the oldest quarters of the city, is one such facet most Mumbaikars have never experienced. Throughout the year, the […]

My name is Manoj Ramesh Medwal and I was born and brought up in Mumbai. My parents both come from Delhi and I have one elder brother and one younger one. We live together with my mum. My elder brother is married and has two wonderful children. I’m really proud to be a nice uncle. We […]

Slum tourism has become extremely popular in the 21st century, especially in Mumbai. With its escalating use, throughout media and existing scholarship slum tourism has generated a heated and critical debate especially concerning ethics and its so-called ‘voyeuristic’ nature. However, scholarly research on slum tourism remains limited and fragmented. Reality Tours & Travel began, first […]

Salman Rushdie once wrote that “to understand just one life you have to swallow the world“. In Dharavi there’s an estimated one million lives. In Sanjay Colony, there’s a not inconsiderable 50,000. As we try to convey on our educational tours, these communities are incredibly complex. Whilst the word ‘slum’ evokes a negative view (The […]