Mumbai · WORKSHOPS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 5 workshops & classes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Meet your English-speaking guide at Mahim Junction for a three-hour walk through Dharavi’s businesses and residential lanes. See recycling, pottery, soap, leather, and food production, then stop for a drink and learn how tour funds support the community. Wear comfortable shoes.
“Great experience! Was a very informational day with a great guide, she answered all our questions - was absolutely worth it!”
Meet Dinesh at Star Anise patisserie, visit a local market, then join Trupti or another home cook for a hands-on Maharashtrian class. You will prepare several dishes, learn about spices and local customs, and sit down to eat what you make. No cooking experience is needed.
“This activity was great! It is a very authentic experience learning from Aunty. I felt welcomed into a warm family home. I learnt a lot that I'll be able to apply to my home cooking. The class is well structured and times with breaks and time to look through cookbooks. Our guide also knew so much about food history and Indian cuisine and also about the local area. Highly recommend!”
Spend about five hours learning Indian cooking in a Mumbai home, with roughly three hours in the kitchen and two hours for pickup and return. Your menu may include tikka, biryani, curry, chapati, rice, and dessert, followed by lunch and a pottery visit.
“The truly wonderful experience.our host were helping us prepare this lovely meal in their lovely home.and our guide was truly entertaining and learned us a lot about Indian living.very authentic Indien experience”
Spend about five hours in a Mumbai family home with a local host such as Rahul, Deepika, Harsha, or Jenny. Choose a morning or afternoon class, add a market visit if you wish, prepare dishes such as paneer, chapatti, paratha, and raita, then sit down for lunch or dinner together.
“This was one of those "one of a kind" incredible experiences with a wonderful family not to be missed. A perfect afternoon spent in the company of a charming and very knowledgeable couple, wonderful and welcoming hospitality. NRead more”
Meet Shilpa in Matunga East for a private Punjabi cooking class. Visit a covered local grocery, learn roti, paneer makhni, and dal, then sit down to lunch or dinner with a complimentary beer. Vegan meals and flexible start times are available with advance notice.
“Fantastic cooking class with Shilpa! Really great experience learning the basics of some simple Indian dishes and roti that were quick to put together but had wonderfully different flavors. She explained everything the was doing and the reasoning behind it all. I can't recommend her class enough to those looking to get into Indian cooking.”
Pick a lane, a ferry or a lunchbox.
