In the local dialect, "Apani Dhani" means "Our Hamlet", an affectionate name given to the place by Ramesh C. Jangid, founder of the ecolodge and a pioneer of a form of militant tourism in India, especially in Rajasthan and his own native region of Nawalgarh.  

Get off the beaten track in India with a stay at Apani Dhani Ecolodge

For a lot of travelers in India, New Delhi is the capital of everything that they need to get away from as quickly as possible. Nevertheless, the town has some wonderful secrets that I would like to share with you.

New Delhi's hidden corners

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I used Bombay as my base and place to stay when I visited India. It's an enormous and chaotic city, with a population of around 23 million. Bombay is something of a shock at first, but it's enjoyable getting to know it.

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Bombay is also where the now famous Dharavi slum is to be found. I hesitated for a long time before arranging a visit there, not being sure whether it was an ethical thing to do or not. In the end, after doing some research on the net, and especially after a recommendation from a female friend, I decided to purchase a tour created by an NGO. I really liked the social aspect they bring to the tour. It is prohibited to take photos there, and the tour is conducted by a guide who actually lives in Dharavi. It's all done very respectfully, and I ended up discovering a city within a city and not the slum we often imagine. Don't be afraid to go there; it's a tour I really do recommend, and it will absolutely rid you of any negative preconceptions you may have about such slums.
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