Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat Mumbai
About
Established in 1890, Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat is the biggest open-air laundry in Mumbai, where washermen, or 'dhobis,' in generations have hand-washed clothes for individuals and institutions. The sight of lines and lines of concrete wash pens and the rhythmic movement of the dhobis provides a glimpse into this age-old tradition.
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 Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat
No metro stations found within 5 km.
History
Established in 1890, it's the world's largest open-air laundry.
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
This outside laundromat was opened in 1890 and is internationally renowned as the world's largest outdoor laundry.