Mumbai Coastal Cooking: From Fishing Net to Flavourful Plate
ID: GYG836684-1338963
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover Mumbai’s fishing village,See its culture, and enjoy a hands-on cooking class. From visiting local markets to preparing traditional dishes, this experience offers an authentic taste of Mumbai.
In this unique experience, we’ll explore Mumbai’s local culture by visiting the city’s oldest tribe, the fishermen. Once a group of seven islands, fishing was the main occupation here. We’ll meet at a designated point and take a tuk-tuk ride to the fishermen’s village, where you’ll discover a historic festive ground linked to British history.
We’ll visit a local beach to see the fishermen’s boats, observe how they weave their nets, and stroll through the bustling fishermen’s docks. Next, we’ll wander through the lively fish market, where you’ll encounter vibrant women in colorful sarees selling fresh catches. This lively atmosphere and personal interactions with locals are experiences you won’t find on your own.
Finally, we’ll head to a local home for a hands-on cooking session, where you’ll prepare traditional fish delicacies unique to Mumbai. You’ll learn to make fish curry, chicken dishes, local fisherman’s bread, and a sour-spicy drink. This exclusive opportunity to engage with the fishing community and learn culinary skills provides a memorable insight into Mumbai’s rich heritage that’s simply not available to the average visitor.
Highlights
- Explore Mumbai’s oldest fishing village and its rich heritage.
- Visit local markets and meet vibrant fisherwomen in colorful sarees.
- Learn how to prepare traditional Mumbai fish delicacies.
- Experience net weaving and traditional fishing techniques.
- Enjoy a hands-on cooking class in a local fisherman’s home.
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.