About Dharavi, Mumbai

Dharavi is one of the unique places in Mumbai that many tourists, especially international travellers, wish to explore as it represents a completely different side of the city, far from the glitz and glam. It is considered to be the largest slum in the world, with an area of approx. 520 acres and a population of more than a million. Truly a city within a city, Dharavi is home to a large number of thriving small-scale industries producing textiles, pottery, recycled goods, leather goods, etc. that are sold in India as well as overseas. Owing to the relevance of this neighbourhood among both leisure and business travellers, there are several budget hotels near Dharavi offering a comfortable accommodation.

Shopping and Dining in and around Dharavi, Mumbai

Dharavi is home to the world’s largest leather market and thus, it is a must for travellers to explore the myriad shops in the area for backpacks, bags, wallets, belts, jackets and more. Besides Dharavi Leather Market, people staying at hotels in Mumbai nearby can visit Gandhi Market (2.5 km), Linking Road (5.6 km) and Dadar Market (6 km). Popular malls within half an hour include Link Square Mall (6 km), High Street Phoenix (7.5 km), Palladium Mall (7.7 km) and Phoenix Marketcity (8.4 km). Best restaurants in and around the neighbourhood include New Bismillah Restaurant, Gurukripa, Hotel Theresa, Rehmat Restaurant, Seven Sevens, Ram Ashraya and Hardeep Punjab. Café Madras, Central Peninsula, Icy Spicy, Peninsula, Modern Lunch Home and Hanuman are other popular options.

Places to Visit around Dharavi, Mumbai

Along with the slum tour, travellers can include several tourist attractions close to Dharavi hotels in their itinerary to make the most of their Mumbai trip. Popular sightseeing places that are less than a 30-minute drive from the area are Mahim Fort, Prabhadevi Beach, Worli Fort, Bandra Worli Sea Link, Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, Bandra Fort, Sewri Fort, Sion Fort and Siddhivinayak Temple.

How to Reach Dharavi, Mumbai

Both Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus are approximately 9 km from Dharavi and offer easy access to the area by buses, taxis and auto rickshaws. By local, travellers can take the train to Mahim (3.7 km), exit from the west and cross the bridge to reach Dharavi.

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