Gateway of India, Mumbai (India)

Gateway of India, Mumbai (India)

Gateway of India is one of the most visited landmark situated in Mumbai built at the time of British rule in India designed by Wittet. Formerly Mumbai was known as Bombay. It was built to commemorate the visit of their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary when they visited India in year 1911. There are many other places as well to see nearby Gateway of India. Some of them are Rajabai clock tower, Hotel taj Palace, Marine Drive, Regal cinema, Elephanta caves.

The monument is around 26 meters high joined with four Turrets and intricate latticework carved on stones. It is been attacked thrice by Pakistani Terrorists (twice in year 2003 & then in 2008) as they came through the way of Arabian sea. Arabian Sea connects India to many countries like Pakistan, Iran, Somalia. The most terrifying attack was on 26/11/2008 when some Pakistani Terrorists came through sea and attack Taj Mahal Palace, Oberoi Trident, Nariman house along with 5 more places in India. There was only 1 attacker who was captured alive named Ajmal Kasab member of Lashkar-e-taiba. He further accepted that he is a citizen of Pakistan and the plan was made in  Pakistan itself.

• Best Time to visit :

Between October and March.

• Entry Fee :

Entry is free. Opens on all days.

Opening Time : 12 noon

closing time : 12 midnight

• 10 other places you wouldn't like to miss :

1.Salsette Island
2. Horniman circle gardens
3. Worli Fort
4. Rajabai clock tower
5. Esselworld
6. Sanjay Gandhi National Park
7. Siddhivinayak Temple
8. Mahalakshmi Temple
9. Elephanta caves
10.Prince of Wales Museum

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