Experience Off the Beaten Track in Mumbai with Withlocals

"We went on a Tasting tour with Chandramohan. He took us to very interesting places with really tasty and varied foods - and lots of it! He was such good company and told us all about the areas we visited and the history of the surrounding areas. We then booked the ‘off the beaten track’ with him & had such an interesting tour. We really got to know how things worked in Dharavi & see how it contrasted to other parts of the city. Chandramohan is obviously well liked by locals and has a real passion for his home city which allowed us to get the very best from our tours. Thank you Mohan - we can’t recommend taking a tour with you strongly enough."

"My family and I did the slum walking tour with Shrikanth and honestly, it was one of the highlights of our Mumbai trip. The guy really knows his stuff he's super knowledgeable about the area and explained everything in a way that actually made sense, not just random facts thrown at you. What we loved most was how respectful and genuine he was. You could tell he really cares about the community and wasn't just taking us through for the spectacle. He introduced us to locals, showed us how things actually work there, and answered all our (probably annoying) questions with patience. Shrikanth was also just really easy to be around friendly, professional, and made sure we were comfortable the whole time. Never felt rushed or awkward. If you're visiting Mumbai and want to understand the city beyond the tourist spots, definitely book with him. You won't regret it! "

"Shrikanth was a fantastic guide. We really felt like we saw all of Dharavi. There’s so much hidden behind every doorway, and having someone who knew which doorways to enter was magical. Highly recommend Shrikanth. "

"Highly recommend this tour. Gautam was a great guide full of information, stories, and answers to all our questions. The tour covered various sections of the slums and was a great introduction to this piece of Mumbai. "

"I like the way Mohan was talking with love and compassion about the local people. He is knowledgeable about the history of the city and its main places of interest. "

"Srikanth made sure that I got an amazing experience on his street photography tour through Dharavi. He was on time, shared his knowledge of the slum and its people and took me to places where I had a great opportunity to capture some of the best shots of my stay in Mumbai. He shared expert advice and was a second pair of eyes in helping me make the best of the opportunity. He was a quiet presence throughout and made me feel secure the whole time we interacted with the locals. He even made sure I got on the right train to get back to my hotel. Well done and highly recommended."

"Guatam provided a knowledgeable, experienced guided tour for us at Dharavi. He was prompt, polite and courteous the entire time. The tour itself is not for everyone but really opens your eyes about a section and lifestyle of Mumbai. I would not hesitate to recommend Guatam for this tour or any other one. A++++!"

"This tour shows a side of Mumbai you don't often get to see on tourist itineraries. And it's a shame, because Dharavi is by far one of the most unique and fascinating places I've ever seen. The sense of community, of people working together with one another and with the city itself. Many misconceptions exist about this peculiar place, but the reality I've seen is one of pride, of work, and of celebration. Chandramohan has been an incredible guide: very knowledgeable, sensitive and full of little facts that make the experience all the more enthralling and precious. And, most importantly, I coukd sense that Chandramohan a has great respect, connection and affection towards the place and the people as he explains the ins and outs of their lives to you. Thank you for this incredible afternoon, BomBayWala. "

"Gautam was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, great English, very accommodating and helpful throughout. He actually met us at the hotel and took us to the Dhobi Ghat laundry by local bus and then train we probably wouldn’t have otherwise experienced. The tour of Dharavi was really good and definitely took us to places we wouldn’t have found or been comfortable visiting on our own. Highlight was the Dharavi leather shop which was featured on James May’s tour of India on Amazon Prime and meeting the owner. My kids especially liked that they had AC in the shop which was a lovely respite from the hot weather that day! Too many other interesting things to mention, but Gautam was an amazing tour guide throughout!"

"We had a wonderful time on our Dharavi walking tour. A very memorable experience! Highly recommended for anyone who wants to get up and close to this very interesting part of Mumbai!"