Dhobi Ghat Mumbai
About
Dhobi Ghat is an outdoor laundry in Mumbai, close to Mahalaxmi railway station. It has been established since 1890 and has over 700 washng stations. Clothes are manually washed by 'dhobis', or washermen, on behalf of homes, hotels, and hospitals. The crowded setup indicates the traditional way laundry operations are done in Mumbai and was shot for numerous movies.
Basic Information
Timings
4:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Entry Fee
Not specified
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Tourist Attraction
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Mahalaxmi station; short walk
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Dhobi Ghat
No metro stations found within 5 km.
History
Open-air laundromat established in 1890, where washers (dhobis) clean clothes from across the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
4:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Entry Fee
Not specified
Type
Tourist Attraction
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Best reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw
Referred to as the world's largest open-air laundry, the Dhobi Ghat was built in 1890 and located near the Mahalaxmi railway station.