Port To Court – Mumbai Heritage

If you’re a first-time visitor to Mumbai, this is an absolute must-do. We’re about to reveal the incredible tales that shaped this amazing city. This tour too starts from the Gateway of India, Mumbai’s very own victory arch, built to commemorate the landing of King George the fifth and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar. The Gateway of India was built as a symbol of the power of the British. Ironically, this beautiful structure also marked the end of British rule, as the last infantry left Indian shores from the Gateway. We walk down to the Regal Circle named after the iconic Regal Cinema, the first Art Deco cinema hall in Mumbai, a local favourite with many firsts. Also hear stories of the first British cemetery and the Sailor’s Home built on the cemetery land in the grand Neo Gothic style of architecture.

Further exploring the fort area of Mumbai, Kala Ghoda, literally Black Horse, is a neighbourhood in the South Mumbai area of Maharashtra state of India. The crescent-shaped precinct is the city’s premier art district. You will drive past a large number of the city’s heritage buildings, museums, art galleries and educational institutions like the Jehangir Art Gallery, the National Gallery of Modern Art, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya and The Arts Trust. Proceed to the Oval Maidan from where you’ll get a breathtaking view of the Rajabai Clock Tower, Mumbai’s answer to the Big Ben as well as see a convocation hall which looks like a church, a product of ‘work from home’. You’ll also see the castle-like building of the Bombay High Court, and hear the story of the case that made India end the jury system.

Walk in the footsteps of pioneers, visionaries, and legends as we uncover the hidden treasures tucked away in its historic buildings. This city is a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, and we can’t wait to share it all with you.