Gateway of India

Where it is & how to get there

• Location: Apollo Bunder, Colaba, South Mumbai.
• Train: Churchgate or CSMT stations, then 10 minutes by taxi.
• Boats: Ferries to Elephanta Caves leave from the jetties here.

The story of the Gateway of India

The Gateway was built to mark the visit of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911 and completed in 1924. Its style mixes Indo-Islamic and Gujarati designs.

In 1948 the last British troops left India through this arch. Today it is a meeting place for locals and visitors, especially in the evening.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Boats to Elephanta Caves leave from here.
• Take the ferry to Elephanta Caves in the morning.
• Have tea at the Taj Mahal Palace across the road.

What's around the Gateway of India

• Taj Mahal PalaceAcross the road.
• Colaba CausewayStreet market.
• Elephanta CavesFerry ride away.
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu SangrahalayaMuseum nearby.

Questions travellers ask