The Gateway of India:
The Gateway of India is one of the very famous tourist destinations in Mumbai where thousands of visitors visit there every day.
It is an Indo-Saracenic-style arch monument that was built in the early 19th century (around 110 years back). It was built to celebrate the visit of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary (The first British Monarch to visit India) in December 1911. Construction was completed in 1924.
It is located near the Marine Drives at the seashore which gives additional beauty to the structure. You will find a ferry drive as well to have a look at Marin drive. This is must visit place in Mumbai.
Best time to visit: All time. During the summer, it's a bit hot.
Entry Fees: No entry fee.
Address:
The Gateway of India
Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001 (INDIA)
Special occasion:
No such special occasion but every weekend, on Holiday you will find a huge crowd. During December and January month also you will find more no of visitors.
Places to visit in & around Mumbai:
- Shree Siddhi Vinayak temple
- ISCON temple
- Shree Mahalakshmi temple
- The Gateway of India
- Elephanta Caves
- Marine Drive (Especially evening time)
- Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Musium
- Haji Ali Dargah
- Bandra Warli sea link
- Hotel Tajmahal Palace
- Global Vipassana Pagoda
Parking Places: Finding Parking near The Gateway of India is very difficult especially if you are not, aware of the Mumbai locality. Better to use public transport or local taxis.
How to reach Mumbai:
By Air: The nearest Airport is Chatrapathi Shivaji Internation airport in Mumbai. This is one of the busiest airports in India where multiple flights operate from other Indian cities and a foreign country.
By Rail: The main railway station is Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj terminal in Mumbai. It is well connected with other Indian cities. You can catch buses, Autos, or private taxis to reach the Gateway of India.
Buses: The nearest main bus stand is in Mumbai. You can find multiple buses from different cities in India like Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmadabad, Goa, etc.
Private Taxis/ Autos: You will find lots of Autos and Taxis here as it is one of the famous tourist destinations in Maharashtra. Here Autos Rickshaw and Taxis are quite cheaper.
Distance from major Indian cities
- Kolkatta: 2050 km
- Delhi: 1415 km
- Chennai: 1335 km
- Bangalore: 981 km
- Pune: 150 km
- Hyderabad: 710 km
- Ahmadabad: 525 km
- Bhopal: 776 km
- Jaipur: 1147 km
- Goa: 591 km
Accommodation near The Gateway of India:
You will find lots of accommodation near the Gateway of India. Accommodation there is quite costly as it is one of the business centers in Mumbai.
Food & Restaurant near The Gateway of India:
This is one of the famous tourist destinations in Mumbai and thousands of tourists visit there every day. You will find lots of restaurants where you can get North Indian, South Indian, and continental food. You will also find lots of street food around which is common in Mumbai.
Visite Date: 05 May 2017
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