Mumbai: Dhobi Ghat Laundry & Dharavi Slum Tour with a Local

Duration? Spot on. Educational? We got mega-schooled. Exceed expectations? Heck, yes. We met our charismatic, smart and generally lovely guide, Zeeshan, at the coffee shop which had good air con (thankfully!). Zeeshan took us across the train track over to Dharavi where we walked through the industrial and residential side, taking lots of stops to learn about the many skills and workshops within the area. We were even fortunate enough to be able to enter some workshops which was extremely humbling. It is not the experience you think (or, at least, I though) it would be. Everyone is busy playing their part in their work or home life and we learned more in those few hours than we have in a long time (culture, history and industry). We then got a train to Dhobi Ghat laundry which is a spectacular sight and unlike anything we see in our British lives. Luckily, we'd already had a train pass and been using them a few days prior but if you're new or nervous about the train, Zeeshan or your tour guide will no doubt be your first time support! To conclude, the only down side is that the tour had to end. We could have easily spent the rest of the day with Mr. Knowledgeable Zeeshan who we both agree is the best tour guide we've had to date! And huge thanks to Mohammad for amazing communications and answering my follow-up question! Cheers lads, back to Wales now :)