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Sanjay Colony Slum Tour: Acquire Understanding of South Delhi's Residential Life
4.9
274 Ratings
New Delhi
Immerse yourself in the residential life of Sanjay Colony, a slum in south Delhi. Explore businesses, temples, homes, and schools while gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and determination of this community.
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sanjay Colony market All surplus store - This tour will visit Sanjay Colony, a small slum located in South Delhi. Although the area is mainly residential, the community is a hive of activity due to the many industries here
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Complimentary water/cold drink
What's Not Included
- Hotel/Residence pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Acquire insight and further comprehension of Sanjay Colony, a tiny impoverished area located in Delhi’s southern part. A walking tour with a knowledgeable guide will take you through various sites, including small enterprises, a shrine, a residential house, and a school. Get to understand the challenges of work practices and the living conditions during your visit to this resilient neighborhood within the slum.
If you opt to assemble at Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place), your tour incorporates a one-way metro ride to Sanjay Colony (Harkesh Nagar Okhla Metro Station).
You can select between a morning or afternoon departure. The tour is designed for a maximum of six participants, ensuring an in-depth, personal experience.
- Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is required
- A significant portion of the proceeds from your local tour operator goes back into the local community to support a variety of educational projects
- Out of respect for its residents, no photography is permitted while in Sanjay Colony
Location
Rajiv Chowk
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(274 Ratings)
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415maricam
Aug 18, 2024
Super recommended - I took the tour with Sourav, it was the best thing about my trip to India. Super recommended. The tour is well done and returns a truthful image of reality. The guide was really very precise and professional
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Curious40137681030
Aug 17, 2024
Enlightenment and eye opening slams tour - I was hesitant to book the slams tour for our family but after reading so much about it, I knew I had to see one with my own eyes.
I booked a tour with reality tours & travel and we had the most interesting and enlightening experience with our guide Sourav!
Sourav speaks English fluently, was patient and attentive our needs. His vast knowledge was invaluable and added so much to understanding. We felt safe and welcome by the colony residents and overall learned so much about them and their lives. I think it’s a must experience in Delhi!
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I6852buenricol
Aug 13, 2024
Tabrey & Dolly Top - Very interesting and acculturating visit.
Nice and prepared guides.
Recommended for everyone at least once in a lifetime
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257melv
Aug 5, 2024
Reality tours and travel to help the community - Kavita and Naresh and all the team of Reality tours & travel accompanied us along the streets showing how the community lives. They told us that thanks to tours that they are running they are helping children to study English and learn It skills, through the NGO that they work for which building a better future for this community. This NGO is trying to make a big impact and change in their community and I hope for them that it will go better day by day.
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Wre2nxt
May 28, 2024
First hand look into the reality of the Peoples - Naresh met me outside Rajiv chowk Metro @ gate 01.
He was cheerful and knew a lot about the area we were going to, as he was from there!
We went by Metro to Sanjay Colony and toured the colony on foot.
We were informed regarding how the inhabitants get water and medical treatment and also how they provide food and pay bills for their families.
We even got to learn how kids get educated and possibly even leave to work outside the colony to help their families live a better life by earning better wages.
This tour was a great way to find out about the hardships of life for the people who live there and how the company sets up programs to help out their local communities!
Brilliant morning!
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Lisabl3085xf
Apr 16, 2024
Exciting insight, great people - Sam was a very friendly and helpful tour guide. We got a lot of interesting information about life in the slum and felt very safe and comfortable. Celebrating Holi together on the roof terrace of the NGO was an absolute highlight. All of Sam's friends and the children were very open and we had a lot of fun. We would definitely recommend the tour to get a real insight into a slum in Delhi. Thank you for this exciting morning.
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Chad_b
Mar 26, 2024
Delhi Must-See! - This is a very eye-opening experience we highly recommend to visitors of Delhi. Sam was very informative and passionate, and had a very personal connection with the community. The tour is safe but I do recommend closed toed shoes. There are two meeting times/locations, we chose the earlier time and our tour included a subway trip to the tour location, which was also something we wanted to do in the city.
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Annese7743oc
Mar 9, 2024
Sanjay - Great tour. Tour guide Aajay grew up here so all the information he shared with us was from a local perspective. Great information, enjoyable and safe.
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Panupong_b
Mar 8, 2024
Slum India is 🤩 - The MVP is the tour guide, Doli. She is a superb guide, and her storytelling skill is impressive.
Touring in slum sounds difficult, but this tour will introduce you slum in a way you will change your perception.
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Lucys740
Mar 8, 2024
Highly recommend this tour - Excellent tour and the profits go to an excellent cause. Tavrej is a knowledgeable and friendly guide. You will see commercial areas where fabric is processed and clothing is made, residential areas, and the school that is run from the profits made by Reality Tours. No photos are allowed so the tour felt respectful and not intrusive to people living in the Sanjay Colony, but Reality Tours provides a link to photos you can download.
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