New Delhi Sanjay Colony slum Tour (Private Tour)

New Delhi , India

New Delhi Sanjay Colony slum Tour (Private Tour)

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About this experience

• See how people work in the clothing industry.
• Experience how people live in their homes.
• Explore the role of faith in people’s lives, and will visit a temple.
• Understand the education system in Delhi and the slum.
• Explain the day-to-day challenges of living in the slum, looking at water, electricity and hygiene.
We do this tour with respectful way and do not allow photography in this tour.
50% profits go back to our non profit in the slum called Learning by Locals.

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New Delhi Sanjay Colony slum Tour (Private Tour)

What's included

Local guide

water bottle

Local tea

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

This is a unique tour that offers insight into the daily lives of a Dilliwala (a person from Delhi). We believe that one of the most important things when you travel to a new place, is to understand the culture and systems of a place, and this tours helps you do exactly that. We will take you around the Sanjay Colony slum, which has a population of about 60,000 people. During the tour, you will visit a temple where you will understand what a significant role faith plays in people's lives. You will also learn about the daily challenges faced by the locals, such as access to water. On the other hand, you will also see how education, electricity and hygiene systems flourish in these tight, resource constrained areas. You will ultimately understand how significant a close-knit community can be. Our guides are locals, so you can ask them as many questions you like and hear their personal experiences. We do this tour in an entirely respectful way and hence do not allow photography during the tour. The best part is, that 50% of the profits from Delhi by Locals go towards supporting the community of the Sanjay Colony slum, through Learning by Locals, our sister non-profit organisation.

Stop 2

Experience the daily life of the people living in the Sanjay Colony slum
Learn about the education system and visit a public school from the outside
See the role of faith in people’s lives and visit a temple in the slum
Understand the challenges of living in the slum & interact with Locals
Enjoy a cup of local tea and a water bottle as you explore the area with a guide

What's not included

Gratuities

Available languages

Guide guide

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Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Private tour

A maximum of 6 people per booking

Meeting point

We meet at the metro station outside gate number 2 of the metro station. Our guide will be wearing an orange shirt with company logo.
This is a private tour, so we can start this tour at any time according to you.

Important notes

• Taking photos and videos in the slum are not allowed in order to remain respectful of the local people and their lives.
• Visitors to the slum should wear trainers or shoes – in other words please do not wear open-toe sandals or flip-flops in the slum.
• Please dress modestly in light-weight and cool clothing.

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