P&O Heritage Precinct & Dockyard Mumbai
About
A cluster of heritage buildings from the P&O (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company) era near the docks. These warehouses and offices tell the story of Mumbai's golden age of shipping.
Basic Information
Timings
External viewing only
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Historical
How to Reach
Walk from CST or 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 P&O Heritage Precinct & Dockyard
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of P&O Heritage Precinct & Dockyard
History
The P&O company was one of the world's great shipping lines, and Mumbai was its gateway to the East. These buildings from the 1870s-1920s served the company's vast operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
External viewing only
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Type
Historical
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
P&O was the company that shipped mail, passengers, and goods across the British Empire
These buildings witnessed Mumbai's transformation into India's premier port
Some buildings are being repurposed into creative spaces
Best explored as part of a Ballard Estate heritage walk
Some buildings are still in use, respect restricted areas
The area has excellent heritage cafes nearby
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