Mumbai Port Trust Clock Tower Mumbai
About
A grand Edwardian-era clock tower at the Mumbai Port Trust entrance, marking the maritime gateway to the city. One of the finest examples of port architecture in India.
Basic Information
Timings
External viewing anytime
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Monument
How to Reach
Walk from CST or Dockyard Road station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (1.1 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (1.2 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Mumbai Port Trust Clock Tower
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Mumbai Port Trust Clock Tower
History
Built in the early 1900s as part of the Mumbai Port Trust infrastructure, the clock tower has witnessed over a century of maritime activity and remains a functioning timepiece.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
External viewing anytime
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Type
Monument
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Over 100 years old and still keeping time
Marks the entrance to India's busiest port
The tower is illuminated at night, creating a beautiful landmark
Combine with a Ballard Estate heritage walk
Best photographed in the morning light
The port area around it has several other heritage structures
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Mumbai Port Trust Clock Tower
Ballard Estate Heritage Precinct
Heritage
Ballard Bunder Gatehouse & Navy Museum
Museum
P&O Heritage Precinct & Dockyard
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Ballard Estate
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Monetary Museum of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Museum
General Post Office (GPO Mumbai)
Historical
Mumbai Port Trust Building
Heritage
Ballard Estate Heritage Precinct
Heritage
Ballard Pier (Mumbai Port Trust)
Heritage
Naval Dockyard Heritage (Mumbai Dockyard)
Historical