Gateway of India: Mumbai’s Iconic Arch by the Sea

About Gateway of India

Gateway of India is one of the most recognized structures built during the British regime at Mumbai Alias Bombay (old name) in the Maharastra State of India. It’s the most famous landmark in Mumbai. This gateway is also one of the main tourist attractions in Mumbai.

This Gateway is an 85-foot (26-meter) high arch on the harbor in Mumbai. There are five jetties at this gateway. Two are used for commercial ferry services, including Ferry services to Elephanta Caves Island or Gharapuri Island.

Gateway at Mumbai is located at the end of Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg on the Arabian sea coast in South Mumbai. This gateway is located opposite the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel, an iconic hotel in Mumbai.

Those days, it was the first structure visible to any visitor by sea. It is one of the most famous historical places in Mumbai.

The Gateway of India was made to commemorate the landing of their Majesties, King George V, and Queen Mary, at Apollo Bunde in the early 19th century. It was later converted to receive prominent people, including British Viceroys and new Governors. After the Indian independence, the last British troops left India from this gateway in 1948.

Construction of the Mumbai gate, which began in 1911, was completed in 1924. This gateway is in the Indo-Saracenic architectural style. The designer of this gateway at Mumbai was the Late George Wittet, a Scottish architect who worked mainly in India.

It is the meeting point for many locals. Street vendors sell different types of items, including food items, here. Jews have special prominence to this gateway, where they light the menorah during the Hanukkah celebrations since 2013.

How to Reach the Gateway of India?

Gateway, or the gate of India, as some people call it, is at the Mumbai Harbor, in the heart of Mumbai City. Mumbai International Airport is the nearest airport to the Gateway in Mumbai.  Many Railway stations in Mumbai and its suburbs serve as the gateway for train passengers. It is easily accessible by road from all over India.