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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsAlways open (exterior); best at sunrise or sunset
Entry feeFree
Best time to visitNovember to February
From city centreSouth Mumbai (Colaba)
LocationMumbai, Maharashtra
Know before you go
About Gateway of India
Built in 1924 to commemorate the 1911 visit of King George V and Queen Mary, the Gateway of India is Mumbai's defining landmark, standing on the waterfront in Colaba next to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. It's the departure point for ferries to Elephanta Island and one of the city's busiest sunset spots.
Getting there
How to Reach Gateway of India
Nearest stations are Churchgate and CST; autos, cabs and the local train network all serve Colaba easily.
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Nearby Attractions to Combine with Your Visit
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A UNESCO World Heritage Victorian Gothic railway station and Mumbai's busiest hub.
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Haji Ali Dargah
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Siddhivinayak Temple
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Elephanta Caves
A UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut cave complex on an island, reached by ferry.
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≈ Straight-line distance from Gateway of India. The road route is usually longer.
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