Mumbai: Dhobi Ghat Tour with Dharavi and Train Ride Options

Mumbai: Dhobi Ghat Tour with Dharavi and Train Ride Options

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Discover Mumbai’s iconic Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat on a guided tour. See where clothes have been washed for over a hundred years and enrich your trip with options including a Dharavi tour and train ride.

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Discover Mumbai’s Iconic Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat with a Guided Tour
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During the tour, you’ll learn about the history and significance of the Dhobi

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Immerse yourself in Mumbai’s culture and history with a guided tour of the Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, the city’s largest open-air laundry facility. Discover the traditional way of washing clothes in Mumbai with a guided tour of the Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat. This iconic open-air laundry facility has been in operation for over a century and provides a glimpse into the city’s history and culture. Additionally, Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat Mumbai is the world’s largest open-air laundry. People bring dirty clothes from all over Mumbai. And hundreds of washermen and women – dhobis, work their shifts through the day to get the clothes back to their fresh, crisp, and spotless state. However, During the tour, you’ll learn about the history and significance of the Dhobi Ghat. While some dhobi families take help from machines too, much of the activities at this Dhobi Ghat of Mumbai are taken care of by hand. Every family member takes care of their part. One person flogs the clothes in the washing trough, while others hang them out to dry. Then someone will mint the clothes using bulky charcoal irons.