Gateway of India Night View & Colaba Night Walk Mumbai
About
The illuminated Gateway of India and Taj Hotel at night create one of Mumbai's most magical scenes. The Colaba area stays lively late with restaurants, street vendors, and a vibrant nighttime atmosphere.
Basic Information
Timings
Best: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Experience
How to Reach
Taxi to Colaba from any station
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 Night View & Colaba Night Walk
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Gateway of India Night View & Colaba Night Walk
History
The Gateway has been illuminated since the 1930s. The tradition of night promenading around the monument has been a Mumbai ritual for nearly a century.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Best: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Experience
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The Taj Hotel illumination uses over 10,000 light bulbs
Colaba is one of the few areas in Mumbai that stays alive past midnight
The night food vendors near Gateway serve until 2 AM
The area is safe for late-night walks
Street food vendors near the Gateway serve great kebabs
The hotel bars in Colaba offer rooftop views
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