Gateway of India Mumbai
About
Located on the seafront at Colaba, the Gateway of India is a monumental arch built in the early 20th century to mark the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India. The Gateway is a basalt structure that integrates Indo-Saracenic, Mughal, and Gothic styles of architecture and is a favorite meeting point with a view of the Arabian Sea.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24/7
Entry Fee
Not specified
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Tourist Attraction
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Churchgate or CST stations; short taxi ride
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Gateway of India
No metro stations found within 5 km.
History
Built in 1924 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24/7
Entry Fee
Not specified
Type
Tourist Attraction
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Best reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw
This arch-monument was constructed to mark the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai in 1911.