Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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For more than 60 years, the street artists and performers of India's north had lived in a slum area near Shadipur station in west Delhi. It was known as Kathputli Colony and was home to some 2800 families of magicians, snake charmers, acrobats, singers, dancers, henna artists, jugglers - and much more!
Kathputli was the slum that inspired author Salman Rushdie to include it in his celebrated novel, Midnight's Children. "Kathputli" in the Hindi language means "puppet" ...
In late 2017, the worst nightmares of Kathputli's residents became a reality when the whole area was demolished for the reconstruction of new homes. The residents, some forced into homelessness.
Street Tours was a suppor...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pickup and drop off
Any personal expenses
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
South Patel Nagar (Metro Station)
Our guides meet you at the Domino's.Outside the station.
Return
"Supporting Slum Artists: Guided Walking Tour"
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Patel Nagar
About
For more than 60 years, the street artists and performers of India's north had lived in a slum area near Shadipur station in west Delhi. It was known as Kathputli Colony and was home to some 2800 families of magicians, snake charmers, acrobats, singers, dancers, henna artists, jugglers - and much more!
Kathputli was the slum that inspired author Salman Rushdie to include it in his celebrated novel, Midnight's Children. "Kathputli" in the Hindi language means "puppet" ...
In late 2017, the worst nightmares of Kathputli's residents became a reality when the whole area was demolished for the reconstruction of new homes. The residents, some forced into homelessness.
Street Tours was a suppor...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pickup and drop off
Any personal expenses
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
South Patel Nagar (Metro Station)
Our guides meet you at the Domino's.Outside the station.
Return
Itinerary
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Baljit Nagar
Our guide will meet you at outside the Domino's Patel nagar and then get an e-rickshaw to the community.
See an old performance of Kathputli dance(Puppeteers) for about two-hours.Some of their very well known puppets are Indian Michael Jackson,Romeo and Juliet.Indian Magician's etc.
