Guided Walk through Bengaluru's Ejipura Slums

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Yet, this is also a place where the human spirit triumphs over adversity.

We will stop at the Swabhimaan community center - where children of all ages from the neighborhood come for curricular tuitions and after school programs. You will meet the teachers and volunteers working hard to improve student performance.

We will then stop at the Swabhimaan Clinic - where doctors consult and distribute medicines for an all inclusive price of Rs. 10 (12 cents) per visit.

Finally we will stop by at the Swabhimaan grocery distribution center where free staples are served to the most in need.

A Swabhimaan volunteer will walk you through the sites. All proceeds are given back to people in the community through Swabhimaan Trust, a non-profit working in Ejipura since 2002.

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Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ejipura slums is perhaps Bengaluru's largest. The challenges of poor infrastructure, unchecked development, and large scale urban migration come to focus here. Poverty and associated effects are all around. Yet, this is also a place where the human spirit triumphs over adversity. We will stop at the Swabhimaan community center - where children of all ages from the neighborhood come for curricular tuitions and after school programs. You will meet the teachers and volunteers working hard to improve student performance. We will then stop at the Swabhimaan Clinic - where doctors consult and distribute medicines for an all inclusive price of Rs. 10 (12 cents) per visit. Finally we will stop by at the Swabhimaan grocery distribution center where free staples are served to the most in need. A Swabhimaan volunteer will walk you through the sites. All proceeds are given back to people in the community through Swabhimaan Trust, a non-profit working in Ejipura since 2002

1 hour 30 minutes • Không Có Vé

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Drinking water is available. We encourage you to carry a bottle

A guide who is a community leader intimately familiar with Ejipura

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Guided Walk through Bengaluru's Ejipura Slums

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5.00

22 đánh giá

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Wonderful experience!
C1644DOmaxg,,9 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
It has been a wonderful experience to hear from all these people that have such a heart for this place and all the good work they do. They are so ingrained into the community that is was very interesting to hear from them. It was very enlightening to also see the other side of this city and get a feeling how people live in these areas. Thank you all for the amazing experience! It has been amazing. Definitely a must do if you are in Bengalore.
Wonderful way to witness life and hope within Bangalore's slums
Maree C,,31 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
I highly recommend taking this walking tour through Ejipura Slums. I am aware that very often a slum tour can feel patronising and voyeuristic but this entire experience was incredibly raw, and passionately genuine. Overall, it is a must do if you want to see real people rising above their situation with hope and determination. The NGO is superbly managed by the amazing Venkat. What a truly inspirational man! The gentle and enthusiastic way he greeted members of the community spoke volumes about his respect and dedication to this project. Equally as impressive was the tour leader Sharif who was warm, knowledgeable and entirely committed to the community of Ejipura. I left feeling totally in awe of the work that is being done to empower all of the community to rise above their poverty through education and initiaves far superior to work I have observed in other NGO’s. Please support this project by taking the tour and educating yourself about the situation here. I can assure that you will leave feeling you have gained knowledge, compassion and total admiration for both the community and the incredible Sharuf and Venkat.
Amazing experience seeing the real Bangalore
Voyager23948241784,,31 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I highly recommend taking this walking tour through Ejipura Slums. I am aware that very often a slum tour can feel patronising and voyeuristic but this entire experience was incredibly raw, and passionately genuine. Overall, it is a must do if you want to see real people rising above their situation with hope and determination. The NGO is superbly managed by the amazing Venkat. What a truly inspirational man! The gentle and enthusiastic way he greeted members of the community spoke volumes about his respect and dedication to this project. Equally as impressive was the tour leader Sharif who was warm, knowledgeable and entirely committed to the community of Ejipura. I left feeling totally in awe of the work that is being done to empower all of the community to rise above their poverty through education and initiaves far superior to work I have observed in other NGO’s. Please support this project by taking the tour and educating yourself about the situation here. I can assure that you will leave feeling you have gained knowledge, compassion and total admiration for both the community and the incredible Sharuf and Venkat.
Ashif and Dia were...
Yang X,,12 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Ashif and Dia were exceptionally knowledgeable and generous in sharing their insights into the story of Ejipura. As a solo female traveller, I felt deeply privileged to experience such an authentic and often unseen side of India — one I might never have discovered on my own. The most meaningful part of the tour was meeting and speaking with members of the community — hearing how they make their living, support one another, and find dignity and resilience in their daily lives. It was a humbling and eye-opening experience. Thank you for offering such a unique adventure.
This tour was great! The...
Tiffany C,,3 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
This tour was great! The guides Ashif and Dia are so knowledgeable, and we were able to ask about everything from the social structures in India to the practicalities of construction in a slum. A highlight of the tour was meeting the school kids, watching them learn, and hearing what they’re passionate about. The charity is clearly doing great work. We left so much more informed about Bengaluru and India. Before a tour like this, you always wonder if you’re exploiting the local community. However, that wasn’t the case. It was good for the school children to learn about us and where we’re from, and our guides were longtime volunteers in the area and friends of the locals.
A truly interesting and rewarding tour
Paul S,,2 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
This was a highlight of our time in Bangalore. Ashif and his daughter Dia were excellent guides, and it was lovely to be able to chat and ask questions of such dedicated people who are really making a difference to the lives of others. Visiting the school and talking with the pupils was something we will always remember fondly.
YOU WANT TO DO THIS (for both tourists and locals)
Nicola T,,7 thg 2, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
This seriously was the best thing we did in the whole of India!! Our guides Dla and Ashif were volunteers themselves with the amazing NGO Swabhimaan and we met the inspirational founder of the organisation was also amazingly generous with his time telling us all about the initiatives bringing health, education and income to the women and children in the community. What a privilege to have such an experience! Any guilt or concerns I had with the concept of going on an ethical slum tour were immediately dispelled when I realised the adoration the community has for the organisation and the sheer joy our visit brought to the children and women we met along the way. After our tour was finished, Dla and Ashif remained generous with their time and helped us to organise a driver for the rest of the day from amongst the community. Memories of this day will last forever!
Extraordinary experience
Katka B,,28 thg 1, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Having the opportunity to glimpse into a slum in any country constantly reminds me of how fortunate we are. It fills me with even more joy to know there are people who can offer help and lend a helping hand to the most vulnerable in such conditions. Basic education, food, and accessible healthcare are not a given in Ejipura, and Swabhimaan is doing amazing work—it’s truly an experience to witness it. Everything was well-organized. I’m also grateful to Dia for providing me with so much useful information.
It's an experience you don't get every day.
Safari21782575656,,21 thg 7, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Since I participated alone, I was anxious before joining, but there was no security in the slum area, and the Guide explained it carefully, which deepened my understanding. At the elementary school in the slum, I had the opportunity to touch the children and I could feel the strength and brightness of the people living in the slum, which I thought was dark. On the other hand, I was able to learn about the fact that we are still living in poverty. If you're visiting Bungalow, this is an experience tour so worthwhile you'll want to make sure you're there.
A Life-Changing Experience
Meredith B,,16 thg 1, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
I met my host, Ashif, in front of the passport office as instructed. We headed from there across the street into Ejipura, where we were greeted by Swabhimaan's (the NGO's) founder, Venkatraman. It seemed as if he knew everyone in the area, and you can tell that he is well-liked and respected. He showed me the medical clinic, the food distribution area, the area where hot meals are distributed, where school takes place, and I got to meet a wonderful group of women healthcare leaders. Along the way, he explained about life in the slums and how his NGO is striving to help people better their situations through better healthcare, education, skills, and microloans. As someone who has a BS in Human Development and is getting ready to graduate from nursing school, this tour was amazing and gave me a lot of food for thought. Don't take this tour to gawk at the people and their condition of living. Use it as a learning experience to expand your horizons, and definitely come with an open mind.