Morning Life of Mumbai's Dabbawalas and Dhobis Tour

3 h
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Stop At: Churchgate Railway Station, Church Gate Street, Mumbai India

Churchgate Railway Station, the starting point ofourtour. Here, you will see the dabbawalas disembarking the dabbas in their wooden carts from the local train. Watch these dabbawalas segregate the boxes and transfer them in trolleys for delivery. Don’t stop here as you will be escorted towards the platform to board the local train to Mahalaxmi Station.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dhobi Ghat, Dr. E. Moses Rd. near Mahalakshmi Station, Mumbai India

Moving ahead, you proceed to the open air laundry area firmly known as Dhobi Ghat. A unique feature of Mumbai apart from the rest of the world, a Dhobi is a traditional laundryman who collects your dirty linen, washes them in an open area andthen returns them neatly pressed to your doorstep. The massive area where the laundry is done is called a "Ghat". The clothes are soaked in sudsy water, thrashed on the flogging stones, then tossed into huge vats and hung out to dry. The process is non-stop and more than two hundred Dhobis and their families work together in what has always been a hereditary occupation. After your time here, you will be dropped back to your hotel.

Duration: 40 minutes

Inclusief
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Churchgate Railway Station
  • Entry/Admission - Dhobi Ghat
Niet inclusief
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Aanvullend
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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