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Dharavi Slums
Dharavi, infamous as one of the world's largest slums, is located in the heart of India's financial capital - Mumbai. A city within a city, it is one unending stretch of narrow dirty lanes, open sewers and cramped huts. While the land (area of 535 acres) is owned by the government, the houses are maintained by individuals.
Dharavi is close to the Bandra Kurla Complex, which is one of the richest business hubs in Asia. Its proximity to Mumbai's two main suburban rail lines, makes it convenient for people to go to work. Dharavi has a large number of thriving small-scale industries that produce embroidered garments, export quality leather goods, pottery and plastic. It is a highly multi-religious, multi-ethnic, and diverse settlement. Dharavi is said to be one the most literate slums in India with a literacy rate of 69%, according to Wikipedia.
Dharavi plays host to tourists who want a whiff of what life is like for slum-dwellers in India. Tourists are taken on tours through the narrow alleyways of the slum to showcase the hot business hub that it has become over the past few years. The sprawling Dharavi became the favourite tourist experience of 2019 in India and even beat the Taj Mahal, says travel site TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards.
Dharavi Slums Information
| Location | Between Bandra & Kurla |
|---|---|
| Timings | 24×7 |
| Entry Fee | Free |
| Status | Slums |
| Nearest Metro Station | Bandra |
| Year of Establishment | 1884 |
| Population | 700,000 |
| Area | 520 acres |