Wednesday 1 February 2012

India Slum Tourism- an eye opener

The success of Slumdog millionaire have suddenly brought the poor into prominence. The origin of the word slumdog goes to two words, "slum-dweller" and "underdog" India Slum Tourism is now becoming popular as lots of Samaritans and cultural tourists want to explore the slums of Mumbai and other cities of India.

On India Slum Tourism you will get encounter with the largest slums of India, their lifestyle and culture. On India Slum Tourism Dharavi in Mumbai and other major slum destinations in India. You pass by the residential areas, where you really get a feel of how the people are living and you see the sense of community and spirit that exists in the area. People from all over India and from all religions live in these slum areas and you will see this diversity- for example there are Hindu temples, mosques and churches. It is quite an adventure to pass through the narrow alleys, and you will almost certainly lose your sense of direction.
These slum tours are not just about observing, but working for the progress of these underprivileged people. Many Indian Tour Operators offer custom made India Slum Tourism for an insight into real India.

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