Dhobi Ghat

Dhobi Ghat in Mumbai is a fascinating open-air laundromat where hundreds of washermen (dhobis) clean clothes in rows of concrete wash pens. A symbol of Mumbai’s hardworking spirit, it offers a unique glimpse into the city’s traditional laundry system. A must-visit for photographers and culture enthusiasts!

Dhobi Ghat, also known as the Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, is a famous open-air laundromat located in Mumbai, India. It’s one of the largest of its kind in the world, where thousands of laundry workers, known as "dhobis," wash and iron clothes daily. The sight of the workers washing clothes in large stone basins and hanging them to dry is iconic and gives a glimpse into Mumbai's unique culture and heritage.#DhobiGhat #Mumbai #IndianCulture #LaundryTradition #Mahalaxmi #MumbaiLife #Heritage

Indians call Shanghai the Little Mumbai of the East. There is a joke: Indians are asking, how long will it take for Shanghai to surpass Mumbai? The answer is more than five years, haha ​​[grin]. Mumbai's status in India is equivalent to Shanghai's in this country. It has a large population and a prosperous economy. The software industry and the film industry are world-famous. But I didn't expect to find a world record when I came to Mumbai this time, that is, thousands of people gathered together to wash clothes. Why is that? Why don't they use washing machines? It turns out that the labor cost in India is cheaper than washing machines. Now, it has become a tourist attraction. Haha, it seems that India is very inclusive. The world is so big that there are all kinds of things. It is very dirty and messy inside. I just came to take a look, there is nothing fun.

India, Mumbai, a laundry with 1,000 people. It is not as spectacular as imagined, but more like a slum. The gap between the rich and the poor in India is huge. In the 21st century, it is cheaper to use manual labor than machines. Is this progress or progress? There is an observation deck and an introduction to the scenic spot. I wonder what the Indians think? It is out of tune with the tall buildings in the distance, and there is sewage flowing everywhere and rats running around!

In Mumbai, India, there is a tourist attraction that caught my attention. Its name is the Thousand Man Laundry. After checking the information, I learned that this is the world's largest human laundry. The number of laundry done every day is as high as more than 100,000 pieces. But at the same time, it is surprising that the income of the laundry workers here is very low. The average monthly income is only about 7,000 rupees, which is about 700 yuan!

India has a large population and the labor cost is too cheap. Whether rich or poor, they do not wash their own clothes. They almost always send their clothes here for washing. They even think that washing clothes with a washing machine is a waste. Manual hand washing saves electricity and water, so this traditional way of washing clothes has been preserved in modern society. The laundry yard is located next to the city center subway. From the bridge at the entrance of the train, you can overlook the entire laundry yard. Countless laundry pools, crisscrossing clotheslines, colorful clothes and sheets, all of which are messy and chaotic, forming another scenic spot in Mumbai, far better than the old city in the south with beautiful buildings, and has become a must-visit place for tourists.

[Transportation] Take the Western Line train from Churchgate to Mahalaxmi Station, and get off at the northeast exit. You can see it from the north side of the overpass. When buying a train ticket at Churchgate Station, go to window 1 of the ticket office, and it costs 10 rupees round trip. Go to the platform and ask, basically all purple cars go. [Scenery] Shocking! Although I have seen many photos. But on the overpass, crossing the road, and going to the viewing pavilion, it is still very shocking. Although you may feel that it is dirty and messy, if you look closely, the laundry workers are orderly in chaos, with their own steps and processes, their wisdom, and orderly, day after day. The round-trip train is also a very fun experience!