Other reviewers have reviewed their locally based Dharavi tours very favourably with which I totally agree. The Uni student who was our guide was excellent & actually lives there so we felt that we not only got the best insight into Dharavi but also in the process was assisting a local with his education as well. A win win situation.... More

Despite the often dirty and somewhat dangerous work conditions that many slum workers endure, there is an overwhelming sense of purpose, energy and, yes, dignity. Salman, our patient guide, showed us right into many of the small industries that recycle, reuse or manufacture all sorts of things. We were particularly impressed by the gentle manner with which he greeted many... More

One of my best experiences in India so far,a very knowlegable student with perfect English took mike and sandy on a 2 hour tour of the famous Dharavi slum what an industrious place. where you see the recycling on a grand scale I think though don't quote me that Dharavi brings about 1 billion dollars back into the economy every... More

We booked our tours and dealt direct with Fahim, young owner of the business and highly recommend both tours. We did the koliwada tour in the morning, using a private car which picked us up from the cruise ship terminal and dropped us off at Koliwada. After lunch we went onto Dharavi area and the whole day was interesting and... More

If you've visited Mumbai or even seen any films about the city, you know what the slums look like from the road. With Be The Local, you can go inside guided by born-and-bred slum residents who are college students eager to shed light on their industrious community. I've just returned from my sixth or seventh visit to Mumbai, and a... More

We toured with co-ower Fahim. The insight we gained on our now second trip to Mumbai was invaluable at understanding the infrastructture of life in the slums. A MUST tour. Wish we had time to enjoy the other tours they offered. Well worth your time and rupees. More

My husband and I toured the Dharavi area on March 13, 2012 with Faiz who was a delightful young man who spoke English very clearly and had a great personality. We were impressed by the amazing amount of recycling that takes place in the many cottage industries, as well as by the leather and pottery businesses that we saw. Walking... More

I can't recommend Fahim Vora and his 'Be the Local' Team more highly. Fahim took me on a personal tour of Dharavi in Mumbai the other week and I loved every minute of it. Being shown by a local gives you a real insiders view of life, work and play in Dharavi. Many of the 'locals' from Mumbai that I... More

Our tour guide was Salman. He was great, very friendly and showed us the most interesting places in Dharavi. The tour was our favourite activity in Mumbai. If you ever visit this city, you should definitely do this tour with Be The Local. More