Immerse yourself in the unique traditions of Delhi’s Sanjay Colony Slum, witness the expertise of traditional washer-men at Dhobi Ghat, and be captivated by the haunting beauty of Agrasen Ki Baoli. Book now for an eye-opening experience!
Immerse yourself in the unique traditions of Delhi’s Sanjay Colony Slum, witness the expertise of traditional washer-men at Dhobi Ghat, and be captivated by the haunting beauty of Agrasen Ki Baoli. Book now for an eye-opening experience!
- Okhla Vihar - Sanjay Colony slum is not as large as “Dharavi” slums of Mumbai, however It covers an 18 acre area and has 45,000 residents. This area earlier was a forest when dwellers started coming to the area in 1979. Sanjay Colony slum visit gives an insight into the life of its dwellers where dwellers are busy in their indigenous cottage…
- Okhla Vihar - Sanjay Colony slum is not as large as “Dharavi” slums of Mumbai, however It covers an 18 acre area and has 45,000 residents. This area earlier was a forest when dwellers started coming to the area in 1979. Sanjay Colony slum visit gives an insight into the life of its dwellers where dwellers are busy in their indigenous cottage industries styled units.
Although poor but the dwellers have got enough talent to earn their living their way.
You will come across religious structures from temples to mosques, a small doctor’s office to schools and may garment making units.
- Connaught Place - Visit The land of the “Dhobis” (traditional washer-men) comes alive every morning with the sound of clothes being beaten against concrete slabs. The Yamuna river is far, so the ghat relies on borewell water, chilamchis (cement tubs), hauds (tanks), naandis (pools) and hydras, electric machines that soak out water. In an age when washing machines have become part of households, why do people still give their clothes to dhobis? Actually most people clean their clothes in washing machines, but for major cleaning, they rely on Dhobis.
- Ugrasen Ki Baoli - Agrasen ki Baoli is definitely an architectural marvel. It has three stories and 108 steps which goes down to the well. Agrasen Ki Baoli also has a resemblance to the baolis or baodis (stepwells) in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The water inside the well of Agrasen Ki Baoli is said to hypnotise people and allure them to commit suicide. It is said that the well had black water, which mysteriously killed people. People don’t go there in the evenings due to the stories about place as being haunted. To conclude, you will be driven back to your hotel in Delhi.
- Private transportation
- Guide during the Slum Visit only
- Private transportation
- Guide during the Slum Visit only
- Meals
- Meals
Embark on a three-part tour of Delhi, visiting the distinctive Sanjay Colony Slum. Witness the unique skills of India’s traditional laundry community at ‘Dhobi Ghat’. Be captivated by the eerie allure and antiquated charm of Agrasen Ki Baoli. The further you venture, the more removed you feel from the outside world. Enjoy the comfort of a hotel pick-up in Delhi as you’re escorted to these enlightening destinations.
Embark on a three-part tour of Delhi, visiting the distinctive Sanjay Colony Slum. Witness the unique skills of India’s traditional laundry community at ‘Dhobi Ghat’. Be captivated by the eerie allure and antiquated charm of Agrasen Ki Baoli. The further you venture, the more removed you feel from the outside world. Enjoy the comfort of a hotel pick-up in Delhi as you’re escorted to these enlightening destinations.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.