Dhobi Ghat (Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat) Mumbai

Cultural

About

The world's largest open-air laundry where thousands of washermen (dhobis) hand-wash clothes from across Mumbai in concrete wash pens. An iconic Mumbai landmark and photographer's favorite.

Basic Information

Timings

Open 24 hours (best morning to afternoon)

Entry Fee

Free (guided tours: ₹200-500)

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

Place Type

Cultural

How to Reach

Walk from Mahalaxmi station, visible from the railway bridge

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Mahalaxmi (0.5 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Mahalaxmi (0.4 km away) on the Western Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Dhobi Ghat (Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat)

Mahalaxmi

Line 3

0.5 km

Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro

Line 3

1.2 km

Acharya Atre Chowk

Line 3

1.7 km

Grant Road

Line 3

1.7 km

Science Museum

Line 3

3.4 km

Girgaon

Line 3

3.9 km

Kalbadevi

Line 3

3.9 km

Siddhivinayak

Line 3

4.2 km

Worli

Line 3

4.2 km

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Line 3

4.6 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Dhobi Ghat (Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat)

Mahalaxmi

Western Line

0.4 km

Byculla

Fast

Central Line

1.3 km

Mumbai Central

Fast

Western Line

1.3 km

Chinchpokli

Central Line

1.6 km

Lower Parel

Western Line

1.8 km

Grant Road

Fast

Western Line

2.1 km

Currey Road

Central Line

2.5 km

Sandhurst Road

Central Line

Harbour Line

2.9 km

History

Established in 1890 during British rule to serve the laundry needs of the growing city. Generations of dhobi families have worked here for over 130 years.