Why does Mumbai promote slum tourism to foreigners?

One of Asia's biggest slums in the Indian financial capital of Mumbai is becoming a tourist destination. Though tour operators say they help ... Yet until that happens, tourism operators like Reality Tours are seizing the opportunity to show foreign backpackers around Dharavi. read more

There are many tour companies who know that foreigners and western tourists have seen Slum Dog Millionaire and have a fascination towards poverty. Many indian tour companies advertise slum tours and tell that they are doing a lot of good for the slum people. read more