Sights · Our pick in Mumbai
Gateway of India
On the Apollo Bunder waterfront
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About Gateway of India
The Gateway of India stands on the Apollo Bunder waterfront, facing The Taj Mahal Palace. Ferries to the Elephanta Caves and boats to Alibag leave from the jetties beside it (Maharashtra Tourism; Raigad district).
Why it's on our list
- Harbour views
- Ferries to Elephanta
- Best early or at sunset
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Gateway of India before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Gateway of India, as the crow flies.
- The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai150 m2 min walk
- The grand hotels of Mumbai: the back story1.2 km15 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Gateway of India 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
- Vidhan BhavanLine 31.0 km13 min walk
- ChurchgateLine 31.3 km17 min walk
- Hutatma ChowkLine 31.4 km17 min walk
Key sights
- CSMVS museum600 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 7 min
- NCPA1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Marine Drive2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
- CSMT (UNESCO)2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Haji Ali Dargah7.3 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Bandra–Worli Sea Link10 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 36 min
- Jio World Centre (NMACC)16 kmCar or taxi 53 min
- Juhu Beach20 kmCar or taxi 65 min
- CSMIA airport (T2)20 kmCar or taxi 66 min
Main railway stations
- Churchgate1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Mumbai Central5.5 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Dadar11 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 38 min
- Bandra Terminus16 kmCar or taxi 52 min
- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)17 kmCar or taxi 57 min