Overview
The word "Dabbawala" can be interpreted as "box-carrier" or "lunchpail-man". Watch how these men carry usually a cylindrical aluminium container & who carries and delivers freshly made food from home in lunch boxes to office workers. Experience ride in a mumbai local train in a less crowded route, finish off your tour with visit to world famous rock cut Elephanta caves
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional guide
Bottled water
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Pick up from Colaba OR South Mumbai hotels
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Colaba
30 min
10:00 Hrs The guests will be picked up by the Guide from the Hotel and drive to the Churchgate Railway Station where they will see the Dabbawalas disembarking the Dabbas ( Tiffins ) in the wooden cart from the Train.
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Churchgate Railway Station
30 min
10:30 Hrs At Churchgate station the Guest will see how the people stand in the Ticket Counter Q and take their tickets to reach their offices. Now the guests will escorted towards the platform to board the Local Train for Mahalaxmi Station. Local Train are the major means of transport in Mumbai. This Tour will give you an opportunity to experience the Mumbai Local Train. We travel in First Class Compartment and will be traveling from South to North Mumbai when there is no crowd.
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Dhobi Ghat
1 hour
12:00-12:30 Hrs The Guests will escorted out from the Mahalaxmi Station. The guests will proceed to the Open Air Laundry firmly known as DHOBI GHAT. A unique feature of Mumbai, the dhobi is a traditional laundryman, who will collect your dirty linen, wash it, and return it neatly pressed to your doorstep. All for a pittance. The "laundries" are called "ghats": row upon row of concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own flogging stone. The clothes are soaked in sudsy water, thrashed on the flogging stones, then tossed into huge vats of boiling starch and hung out to dry. Next they are ironed and piled into neat bundles, where almost two hundred dhobis and their families work together in what has always been a hereditary occupation.
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Elephanta Caves
3 hours
Proceed to the Gateway of India to take the catamaran for Elephanta Caves Boat leaves at 13:00 hrs from the Gateway of India Pier. Enjoy a one-hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour brings you to the lovely, green Elephanta Island. Here you visit some of the huge and intricately carved Cave Temples dating back to the 7th century and dedicated to the Sun God - Shiva. Large panels depict episodes in his life. The central sculpture represents Shiva's three aspects as creator, preserver and destroyer. Return back to the pier at 17:00 hrs.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Dress code is smart casual
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Dabbawala Tour With Elephanta Caves Tour
Can I cancel Dabbawala Tour With Elephanta Caves Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5–7 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Pick up from Colaba OR South Mumbai hotels Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Colaba, Churchgate Railway Station, Dhobi Ghat, Elephanta Caves.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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