Mumbai boasts of several lesser-known spots that are more than just a getaway. Uttan is one of them. It is a treasure trove of culture, beaches, food and sight-seeing spots that are simply extraordinary if you look beyond. Mid-day.com took a walk through the by-lanes
Locals believe Uttan is among the lesser-known hidden gems in Mumbai with churches, beaches and good food. Photos Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto
"If you look for things to do in Mumbai on Google, Uttan will never show up," shares Mogan Rodrigues, an Uttan-based lawyer and city tourist guide for the last 20 years. Mogan highlights an interesting aspect of tourism in the city that is mostly concentrated in the popular sightseeing spots in south Mumbai. Beyond that, do Mumbaikars and every tourist who visits the city really know about these gems that are often hiding in plain sight?