Mumbai Port Trust Building Mumbai
About
A grand Edwardian-era building near Ballard Estate, the Mumbai Port Trust headquarters reflects the city's deep connection to maritime trade and its port heritage.
Basic Information
Timings
External viewing anytime
Entry Fee
External viewing only
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Walk from CST station. Near Ballard Estate.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.8 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.8 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Mumbai Port Trust Building
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Mumbai Port Trust Building
History
Built in the early 20th century during the heyday of Bombay's port operations. The Port Trust managed one of the busiest ports in the British Empire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
External viewing anytime
Entry Fee
External viewing only
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Mumbai Port has been active for over 150 years
The building stands near the original dock area of Bombay
The port handled trade routes connecting India to the world
View from outside as it's a government building
Combine with a Ballard Estate heritage walk
The nearby dock area is atmospheric for photography
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Mumbai Port Trust Building
Ballard Estate Heritage Precinct
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Mumbai Mint (India Government Mint)
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Monetary Museum of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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P&O Heritage Precinct & Dockyard
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General Post Office (GPO Mumbai)
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Britannia & Co. (Parsi Restaurant)
Food
Ballard Estate
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Ballard Bunder Gatehouse & Navy Museum
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Mumbai Port Trust Clock Tower
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Ballard Estate Heritage Precinct
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