Gateway of India, Colaba Mumbai
About
Mumbai's most iconic monument, the Gateway of India is a grand arch overlooking the Arabian Sea. Built to commemorate King George V's visit, it has become the symbolic entry point to Mumbai.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Landmark
How to Reach
Walk from Colaba. BEST buses from various stations.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Cuffe Parade (0 m away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Churchgate (1.4 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Gateway of India, Colaba
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Gateway of India, Colaba
History
Designed by George Wittet in Indo-Saracenic style, the Gateway was completed in 1924. The last British troops to leave India passed through its arch in 1948.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Landmark
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The last British troops left India through this gateway in 1948
It was the first thing visitors saw when arriving by sea
The yellow basalt and concrete structure is 26 meters high
Early morning or late evening visits avoid the crowds
Take a boat ride from here for harbour views
The area is beautifully lit up at night
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