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Gateway of India
CultureVisit: ~45 min
A monumental basalt arch about 26 metres high, in the Indo-Saracenic style, built between 1911 and 1924 to a design by George Wittet to commemorate the visit of King George V. It stands at Apollo Bunder, beside the Arabian Sea, opposite the Taj Mahal Palace hotel. Boats to Elephanta Island leave from its quay.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Gateway of India: 3 missions
- Photograph the arch with the Taj Mahal Palace behindStand on the esplanade in front of the arch and frame the Gateway of India with the dome of the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in the background.
- Lean over the quay and watch the boats leaveCross the esplanade to the water's edge and watch the boats setting off from the quay next to the arch.
- Look at the stone and craftsmanship of the archGo up to the base of the arch and notice the basalt and the stone lattice screens of the side walls.
Near Gateway of India
Bademiya289 m awayCafe Mondegar375 m awayColaba Causeway449 m awayCathedral of the Holy Name457 m awayChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum606 m awayKnesset Eliyahoo Synagogue736 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Gateway of India?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Gateway of India?
Photograph the arch with the Taj Mahal Palace behind, Lean over the quay and watch the boats leave and Look at the stone and craftsmanship of the arch.
What is there to see near Gateway of India?
Bademiya (289 m), Cafe Mondegar (375 m) and Colaba Causeway (449 m).
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