The illuminated basalt arch of the Gateway of India fills the frame after dusk. — PHOTO“Gateway of India in the evening, Mumbai, India.jpg” by SriSriChinmaya · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP for this site.

ASIA MUMBAI · INDIA

Gateway of India waterfront

Stand before Mumbai’s 26-metre basalt arch at Apollo Bunder, facing the harbour and the Taj Mahal Palace across the road.

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What to expect

The Gateway of India was built to mark King George V and Queen Mary’s 1911 visit; the 26-metre Indo-Saracenic arch was completed in 1924. The outdoor plaza is a busy harbour-side meeting point and a starting place for boat trips to Elephanta. The current city and national visitor pages describe the monument and its access but do not give a current admission price; a government itinerary mentions a nominal fee. This page therefore does not promise that entry is free.

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Entry and costs

Check entry. The current official city and tourism pages reviewed do not publish a clear admission price, while a government itinerary mentions a nominal fee. Boat rides and Elephanta ferry tickets are separate paid services; verify the plaza rules and fare with the operator before you go.

Visitor notes

Incredible India lists the monument as open throughout the day, but security screening, events or crowd controls can restrict access. Ferry departures are a separate purchase; check the day's operator and sea conditions before booking a boat.

Opening hours

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Published hours checked 1 November 2026. For holidays, temporary closures or event changes, check the official source below.

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Harbour landmarkIndo-Saracenic architectureColaba walk

Official sourceIncredible India — Gateway of India hours

Checked 1 November 2026. Hours, entry rules and access can change; check this page again before you visit.

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