India.com | Top Latest News from India, USA and Top national Breaking News stories

Switch to हिंदी मराठी

  • Home
  • US
  • World
  • India
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Photos
  • Viral
Our Network Sites
  • World
  • Business
  • Education
  • Festivals
  • Tech
  • Cricket
  • Travel
  • Videos
  • Topics
  • IFSC Code
  • Deals
Follow us on :
  • Travel Home
  • Destinations
  • Weekend Getaways
  • Explore
  • Articles
Home ❯ Travel ❯ Destinations

Mumbai

  • Places to visit
  • Things to do
  • How to reach
  • Articles
  • Photos
  • Map

GATEWAY OF INDIA

Place Details:

The Gateway of India is one of Mumbai’s most iconic monuments and landmarks. The construction of the Gateway of India was commenced in 1911 and was completed 13 years later in 1924 in order to commemorate the first visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. The gateway has an inscription that reads Erected to commemorate the landing in India of their Imperial Majesties King George V and Queen Mary on the Second of December MCMXI .

The gate is located on the Apollo Bunder road, overlooking the Arabian Sea in South Bombay. Another iconic landmark is the heritage-luxury Taj Mahal Palace Hotel which is situated right across the street from the Gateway of India. Not many know, but the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel was opened close to 21 years before the completion of the Gateway of India.

ALSO READ 10 pictures that truly define Mumbai

Through the British rule, this was one of the places where various governors of regions and the Viceroys would enter the country from. Today, the Gateway of India has become one the most visited tourist places to visit in Mumbai. It also has five jetties from where you can visit the Elephanta Caves or take a trip to the near-by Alibaug.

ALSO READ 22 of India’s most beautiful monuments that make us proud to be Indians

Watch this quick time lapse video of the Gateway of India at night!

Photograph courtesy: Daniel Mennerich/Creative Commons

BEST TIME TO VISIT MUMBAI

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Mumbai is as given below. The best time to visit Mumbai is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1731
FebruaryBest time1832
MarchBest time2133
April2433
May2734
June2632
July2631
August2530
September2531
OctoberBest time2434
NovemberBest time2134
DecemberBest time1833
Historical

Related Articles

Elephanta Festival: Fusion of heritage and culture

Travel writer Tanveer Gogada attends the Elephanta Festival and gets a high on Indian culture.


Things to do in

Shopping in Mumbai

Shopping in Mumbai

Being the business capital of India, markets abound in Mumbai. Be it Fashion Street, Chor…

Kala Ghoda Festival

Kala Ghoda Festival

Kala Ghoda Festival: It is an annual festival, generally 9 days long, held in the…

Trekking in Raigad Fort

Trekking in Raigad Fort

Once the capital of Maratha King Shivaji, it is now in a dilapidated state, but…

Editor's Pick
How to Cycle From Kinnaur to Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh

How to Cycle From Kinnaur to Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh

Neermahal or The Water Palace is an Architectural Marvel in Tripura

Neermahal or The Water Palace is an Architectural Marvel in Tripura

Here Are Some Fun Activities to do With Your Family in San Francisco

Here Are Some Fun Activities to do With Your Family in San Francisco

These 16 Amazing Photos of Antwerp in Belgium Will Spark Your Wanderlust

These 16 Amazing Photos of Antwerp in Belgium Will Spark Your Wanderlust

Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express Gets Elegant, Airplane-Like Coaches Under Project Swarn

Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express Gets Elegant, Airplane-Like Coaches Under Project Swarn

How to Reach Amba Ghat in Maharashtra by Road, Train And Flight

How to Reach Amba Ghat in Maharashtra by Road, Train And Flight

Yercaud Has The Most Abundant Fruit And Spice Plantations in Tamil Nadu

Yercaud Has The Most Abundant Fruit And Spice Plantations in Tamil Nadu

To Observe Elephants in Their Natural Habitat, Head to Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary

To Observe Elephants in Their Natural Habitat, Head to Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary

Uttarbanga Utsav Celebrates The Culture in The Northern Districts of West Bengal

Uttarbanga Utsav Celebrates The Culture in The Northern Districts of West Bengal

Here’s What You Must Experience When You Visit Guwahati in Assam

Here’s What You Must Experience When You Visit Guwahati in Assam

Featured Articles on Mumbai

Viral Video: Ratan Tata Arrives at Mumbai's Taj Hotel in Nano Without Security. Watch

Western Railway Celebrates Golden Jubilee of Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express

From Mumbai to California: Sarita Mali, Who Once Sold Flowers Gets Admission in US University For PhD

Mumbai International Airport Hosts a 45-Day 'Summer Carnival' For All Passengers

Top 7 Most Beautiful Train Routes In India

IRCTC Latest Update: Indian Railways To Run 12 Additional Summer Special Superfast Trains Between Mumbai, Gorakhpur

Water Supply to be Disrupted in These Areas in Mumbai on May 18-19 | Check Full List Here

IPL 2022: Meet MI's Mystery Spinner Kumar Kartikeya Singh - Living the Mumbai Dream

Destination Themes

  • Historical Places in Mumbai
  • Lakes in Mumbai
  • Churches in Mumbai
  • Beaches in Mumbai
  • Architecture Places in Mumbai
  • Cultural Places in Mumbai
  • Mosques in Mumbai

More on Mumbai Travel Guide

  • Places to Visit in Mumbai
  • Things to Do in Mumbai
  • How to Reach Mumbai
  • Articles about Mumbai
  • Photos of Mumbai
  • Mumbai Map

Things to Do in mumbai

  • Shopping in Mumbai
  • Kala Ghoda Festival
  • Trekking in Raigad Fort
  • India
  • World
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Photos
  • Latest News
  • Live Cricket Score
Our Network Sites
Follow us on:
Our Network Sites
BollywoodLife CricketCountry TheHealthSite BGR
Advertise With Us | About Us | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | T&C | Contact Us | Author Profiles

Copyright © 2022. India Dot Com Private Limited. All Rights Reserved.