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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)

UNESCO World Heritage Site·Fort

Inscribed 2004

About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) was designed by F. W. Stevens and built over ten years from 1878. UNESCO inscribed it in 2004 as an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture blended with themes from Indian traditional architecture.

Why it's on our list

  • UNESCO 2004
  • F. W. Stevens’ Gothic masterpiece
  • A working station

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest stations

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj TerminusLine 3400 m5 min walk
  2. Hutatma ChowkLine 3700 m9 min walk
  3. KalbadeviLine 31.1 km14 min walk

Key sights

  1. Marine Drive1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 9 min
  2. CSMVS museum1.5 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
  3. Gateway of India2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
  4. NCPA2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 12 min
  5. Haji Ali Dargah5.5 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 22 min
  6. Bandra–Worli Sea Link8.5 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 31 min
  7. Jio World Centre (NMACC)14 kmCar or taxi 48 min
  8. Juhu Beach18 kmCar or taxi 59 min
  9. CSMIA airport (T2)18 kmCar or taxi 60 min

Main railway stations

  1. Churchgate1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. Mumbai Central3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 16 min
  3. Dadar8.9 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 32 min
  4. Bandra Terminus14 kmCar or taxi 46 min
  5. Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)16 kmCar or taxi 52 min

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