Shantaram tour is based on the novel- Shantaram, penned down by Gregory David Roberts. The tours cover all the places described in the novel and gives a larger-than-life experience with a series of slum stories & the wild experience that Greg Roberts encountered. This tailor-made Shantaram tour is unique and gives an idea of the real slum life and offbeat experience to crowded lanes & bazaars including Sassoon Dock, Bazaar Gate, Bhendi Bazaar, Bhaji Gali, Khau Gali, Pydhonie & Arthur Road Jail all under the guidance of a specialized guide.
Highlights
- Enriching experience in the areas described in the Shantaram Novel.
- A leisurely yet mind-boggling walk to the crowded lanes & local markets.
- Up, close & personal experience of slum dwellers.
- Gorge on delicious, mouth-watering spicy street foods at Khau Gali.
Itineraries & Detail
Morning between 08:00- 10:00 AM, you will be picked up from Mumbai hotel or airport and our specialized guide will accompany you. The tour begins with the first stop at Sasoon Dock, one of the oldest fish markets with Mumbai Port Trust Garden and Offices of Fisheries Department in the neighborhood. You will get to see the Koli fishing community that has historical significance.
After that proceed to the Bazaar gate to experience local life and walk through the lanes of the commercial center of Mumbai. A visit to Pydhonie will leave you enthralled and the hustle-bustle of Mumbai life is surely going to inspire you. Bhendi Bazaar, located in South Mumbai is a Muslim-populated area and you will find shop-owners &, hawkers selling antiques and hardware items.
The next stop would be Bhaji Gali, which is a wide area with vendors selling all types of vegetables &, fruits. Eating at Khau Gali will give you immense joy of street foods like Kheema Ghotala, Jalebi, Bun Maska with Chai and other items. Shantaram tour ends with the last visit to Arthur Road Jail, which was built in 1926 and is the largest &a, oldest prison. In the book, Gregory David Roberts lands up in this jail and has explained the prison culture of Arthur Road Jail. Once the tour comes to an end you will be dropped back to your hotel/ airport.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle as per above itinerary
- English Speaking Local Guide.
- Mineral water.
- All taxes and service charge.
Exclusions
- Air or Train fare
- Camera fee at monuments.
- Expense arising out of unexpected circumstances like natural calamities, flight cancellation or delay.
Cancellation & Terms Detail
- 30 days prior commencement of tour, No cancellation charges.
- 29-10 day’s prior commencement of tour, 25% of travel cost.
- 10 days prior commencement of tour, 50% of travel cost.
- Less than 09 days prior commencement of tour, No Refund.