Ballard Estate Mumbai
About
A beautifully planned early 20th-century commercial district with European-style architecture. Often compared to London's financial districts, it features grand stone buildings with neo-classical facades.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours (external viewing)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Historical
How to Reach
Walk from CST or take local train to Dockyard Road station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (1.0 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (1.0 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Ballard Estate
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Ballard Estate
History
Developed in the 1910s-1920s on reclaimed land by the Bombay Port Trust. Named after Colonel J.A. Ballard, it was designed as a prestigious business district with wide tree-lined avenues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (external viewing)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Historical
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
One of India's first planned commercial districts
Built entirely on reclaimed land from the sea
Popular filming location for Bollywood period dramas
Visit on weekends when offices are closed for peaceful photography
Many heritage cafes and restaurants in the area
Join a guided heritage walk for the best experience
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Ballard Estate
Ballard Estate Heritage Precinct
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Mumbai Port Trust Clock Tower
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P&O Heritage Precinct & Dockyard
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Ballard Bunder Gatehouse & Navy Museum
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Mumbai Port Trust Building
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Mumbai Mint (India Government Mint)
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Ballard Pier (Mumbai Port Trust)
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Monetary Museum of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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Ballard Estate Heritage Precinct
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General Post Office (GPO Mumbai)
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