MUMBAI – Dhobighat Walk In Tour
About This Tour
Experience the enchanting world of Mumbai’s daily life with our Dhobi Ghat Walk-In Tour. Situated at the heart of the city, Dhobi Ghat is a 150-year-old open-air laundry facility that offers a captivating spectacle. Every day, it handles an astonishing half a million pieces of clothing, linens, and fabrics from various establishments, such as hotels, hospitals, and homes.
Beyond being just a laundry, Dhobi Ghat is a thriving community of 731 families spanning three generations. Here, you can witness the meticulous process of handwashing and drying, a sensory delight for those who appreciate the scent of freshly cleaned laundry. After washing, clothes are sorted and ironed with precision, each item receiving its unique code.
Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, owned by the city council, is more than a laundry; it’s a testament to the vibrancy of Mumbai and the dedication of its dhobis (laundry workers). Join us on this immersive tour to witness the organized chaos and intricate choreography that brings Mumbai’s laundry magic to life each day. It’s a glimpse into the lesser-known but fascinating aspects of this vibrant city.
From Rs. 1,050 per Person Half Day Tour
COST PER PERSON | |
Half Day Tour | Rs. 1050/ USD 13$ |
Pvt. Group Tour | *Customised rate |
TIME DURATION | |
Half Day (Morning) | 40 Minutes |
- MEETING POINT: MAHALAXMI RAILWAY STATION NEAR BOOKING COUNTER
- TIMINGS: Morning 9AM
- English speaking guide.
- OPTIONAL: Pickup and drop service by AC car from your accommodation. .
Note:
-For customized group tour contact us.
-Booking should be made 24 hours before the tour.
Tour Highlights
Dhobi Ghat is Mumbai‘s 150-year-old, open-air laundromat, and it is estimated that each day half a million pieces of clothing are sent there from hotels, hospitals, and homes.
Dhobi Ghat is home to 731 families, running over 3 generations. Everyday approx 5,00,000 pieces of linens and clothes are been hand laundered here.
Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat is owned by the city council, who charges rent and maintenance costs to the dhobis. If you love the smell of clean laundry then this place is for you. After the clothes are washed and dried, they are sorted according to their code, and the dhobis make sure they are ironed crisp.
Dhobi Ghat garnered a Guinness Book of World Records entry under ‘most people hand-washing clothes at a single location’ in 2011. If you’ve ever taken your laundry for granted, a trip to Dhobi Ghat is the perfect way to put things in perspective and admire the effort that goes into this most domestic and often overlooked activity.