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alan martial art) and Bollywood. You can drop in on a class if it's early on in the session
(or if you're a quick study); call to inquire. Classes are also held at a
Chowpatty location
(Stu-
dio Balance, Krishna Kunj, 29/30 KM Munshi Marg)
.
Tours
Fiona Fernandez's
Ten Heritage Walks of Mumbai
(?395) contains walking tours in the
city, with fascinating historical background. Jumping on a double-decker is an inexpens-
ive and surprisingly good way to see South Mumbai.
The Government of India tourist office (
Click here
) can provide a list of approved mul-
tilingual guides; most charge ?750/950 per half-/full day.
SLUM TOUR
Reality Tours & Travel
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
9820822253;
www.realitytoursandtravel.com
; 1st fl, Akbar House, Nawroji F Rd, Colaba; short/long Dharavi tours
?650/1200)
Photography is strictly forbidden on Reality's socially responsible tours of
Dharavi, and 80% of post-tax profits go to the agency's own NGO,
Reality Gives
(
www.realitygives.org
)
, which runs a kindergarten and community centre in Dharavi. Reality
also conducts village and Mumbai-by-bicycle tours. Enter the office through SSS Corner
store.
Bombay Heritage Walks
( 23690992, 9821887321;
www.bombayheritagewalks.com
)
Run by two enthusiastic architects, BHW
has the best city tours in heritage neighbourhoods. Two-hour guided tours are ?2000 for
up to four people; longer tours are ?3000 for three people; both include a 'handy keep-
sake'.
WALKING
Mumbai Magic Tours
( 9867707414;
www.mumbaimagic.com
; 2hr tours from ?1500 per person)
City tours, designed by the au-
thors of the fabulous Mumbai Magic blog (
www.mumbai-magic.blogspot.com
), focus on
food markets, traditional dance and music, and Jewish heritage, amongst others, and cover
many places you would never find on your own.
CITY TOUR
Nilambari Bus Tours
BUS TOUR
