Buzz
Dharavi, the renowned slum from the movie “Slumdog Millionaire,” has surpassed the Taj Mahal to become India's most beloved destination.
Mega-slum Emerges as India's Premier Tourist Attraction
This is the result of a TripAdvisor reader poll. Additionally, this place also made it to the top 10 experiences in Asia this year. Not only in Dharavi, but visits to slums worldwide are increasingly popular. This experience is a controversial topic.
Opponents argue that residents in slums are being exploited by tourist businesses to make money, with many poor areas even being cleaned up or fumigated by police before visitors arrive. This disrupts the lives of residents.
On the other hand, supporters argue that residents can be tour guides, bringing visitors to their homes. Tourism activities will boost business and livelihoods for locals.
Dharavi is now not only a major center for recycling a large portion of Mumbai's plastic and paper waste but also home to numerous handicraft industries. Therefore, tourists are believed to contribute more to the local economy than visiting temples, palaces, or other popular attractions.
Other enticing experiences in Asia according to TripAdvisor rankings include a day tour to Angkor Wat from Siem Reap (Cambodia), sunset cruises in Krabi town in Thailand, or swinging on death-defying swings in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia...
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Reference: Travel Guide Mytour
MytourAugust 1st, 2019
