0.6km
The Fort House
A small heritage hotel on a quiet lane, a ten-minute walk from the venue. Where most of the family is staying.
From ₹7,200 a night · code IRAKABIR
Directions(Part two)
Travel & stay
Everything you need to get to Ballard Estate on the 20th, and somewhere good to sleep afterwards.
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Hotels
We have held rooms until 15 February 2027. Quote IRAKABIR when you book.
2.5km
Hotel Marine Crescent
Sea-facing rooms on Marine Drive, with a rooftop for sunrise walks. Cabs to the venue take about fifteen minutes.
From ₹9,500 a night · code IRAKABIR
Directions2.1km
Colaba Courtyard Suites
Simple, comfortable suites behind the Colaba Causeway, close to cafés and the Gateway of India.
From ₹5,800 a night · code IRAKABIR
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Getting there
By air
Fly into Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). The venue is about 25 km away: allow 60 to 90 minutes by cab on a Saturday afternoon.
Arriving on the day? Book a flight that lands before 1:00 pm.
By train
Long-distance trains arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), about 1.5 km from Ballard Estate. From Pune, the morning Deccan Queen is the classic choice.
In the city
App cabs and black-and-yellow taxis are easy to find in Fort. If you are coming from the suburbs by local train, get off at CSMT or Churchgate.
Parking
Valet parking at the main gate from 3:30 pm. Ballard Estate is quiet on Saturday evenings, so street parking is usually available too.
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Questions
Black, white or grey, in any mix: sarees, suits, kurtas, dresses. A little colour is fine, but the photographs will look best in monochrome.
The number of guests on your invitation is the number we have planned for. If it says two, please bring someone; if it says one, we hope you understand.
We love your children, but this is an adults-only evening, apart from our two nieces who are walking down the aisle with the rings.
Yes. There is a step-free entrance on the side lane, a lift to the terrace and an accessible washroom on the ground floor.
Doors open at 4:00 pm and the ceremony begins at 5:00 pm sharp. Mumbai traffic is unpredictable on Saturdays, so leave early.
Naina, Ira's sister, on +91 98765 43210. Please don't call the bride.