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Mumbai Dabbawala Tour with Elephanta caves
"Dabbawala" can be interpreted as "box-carrier" or "lunchpail-man". Watch how these men carry usually a container and deliver freshly made food from home in lunch boxes to office workers. finish off your tour with a visit to the world famous rock cut Elephanta caves.
Duration 7 hours
Private tour available in English
Group tour pricing from 74 EUR per person
Highlights
Famous Dabbawala workmen and thier functioning
Ancient rockcut caves of Elephanta
Train ride in Mumbai
Description
10:00 Hrs
The guests will be picked up by the Guide from the Hotel and drive to the Churchgate Railway Station where they will see the Dabbawalas disembarking the Dabbas ( Tiffins ) in the wooden cart from the Train.
10:30 Hrs
At Churchgate station the Guest will see how the people stand in the Ticket Counter Q and take their tickets to reach their offices. Now the guests will be escorted towards the platform to board the Local Train for Mahalaxmi Station. This Tour will give you an opportunity to experience the Mumbai Local Train.
11:00 Hrs
Guests arrive at Mahalaxmi Railway Station which is served by the Mumbai Suburban Railways.
Most of the Dabbawalas get down at Mahalaxmi Station. Here the Dabbawalas sort out the Tiffin Boxes based on the markings on the Tiffins which is done area wise.
Proceed to the Gateway of India to take the catamaran for Elephanta Caves from the Gateway of India Pier. Enjoy a one-hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour that brings you to the lovely, green Elephanta Island. Here you will visit some of the huge and intricately carved Cave Temples dating back to the 7th century. Return back to the pier at 17:00 hrs.
The guests will be picked up by the Guide from the Hotel and drive to the Churchgate Railway Station where they will see the Dabbawalas disembarking the Dabbas ( Tiffins ) in the wooden cart from the Train.
10:30 Hrs
At Churchgate station the Guest will see how the people stand in the Ticket Counter Q and take their tickets to reach their offices. Now the guests will be escorted towards the platform to board the Local Train for Mahalaxmi Station. This Tour will give you an opportunity to experience the Mumbai Local Train.
11:00 Hrs
Guests arrive at Mahalaxmi Railway Station which is served by the Mumbai Suburban Railways.
Most of the Dabbawalas get down at Mahalaxmi Station. Here the Dabbawalas sort out the Tiffin Boxes based on the markings on the Tiffins which is done area wise.
Proceed to the Gateway of India to take the catamaran for Elephanta Caves from the Gateway of India Pier. Enjoy a one-hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour that brings you to the lovely, green Elephanta Island. Here you will visit some of the huge and intricately carved Cave Temples dating back to the 7th century. Return back to the pier at 17:00 hrs.
What’s included & not included
Private car along with the driver
Toll tax
parking charges
local guide
entrance fees
Meeting point
South Mumbai Hotels
Mumbai
South Mumbai HotelsJai Singh