The people behind the places

Your city is a story worth sharing.

Become the friend travelers wish they had in town. Share the places you love, the details you know, and a more honest way to discover India.

A local noteVaranasi

“Go early. The city is softer before the bells begin.”

The best travel advice is rarely a top-ten list. It is a feeling, a shortcut, a small piece of context from someone who lives there.

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A local who knows

Yatrigo Local Expert

What you bring

The best tips come from lived experience.

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Point to the good stuff

The chai stall, the quiet ghat, the market worth getting lost in.

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Share your honest take

Tell travelers what is worth their time and what you would skip.

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Add the local details

Best time to go, what to order, and the little things guidebooks miss.

A simple beginning

How it works

A short note is all it takes to get started.

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Send us a note

Tell us your city, a little about yourself, and 3–5 places you'd recommend.

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We say hello

We review every application and get back to people who know their city deeply.

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Make your city better

Share tips on Yatrigo and help someone experience your home like a local.

Local Expert FAQs

Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know before you apply.

How is this different from Write for Us?

Write for Us is for one-off articles about anywhere in India. Local Experts are tied to one city and keep adding tips over time.

Do I need to run tours?

No. This is about recommendations, not bookings. If you do run tours, that's fine, but your tips should stay useful and honest.

Can I contribute to more than one place?

Yes. Tell us about the places you know well, whether they are cities, towns, villages, regions, or travel routes.

Which places can I contribute to?

We welcome applications from any place in India. Tell us about the place you know best and the local knowledge you would like to share.

Know your city by heart?

Send your city, a short introduction, and a few recommendations to hello@yatrigo.com.

Email hello@yatrigo.com

Prefer a one-off article? See Write for Us.