Mumbai: The Gateway of India

The famous Gateway of India, standing at an impressive 26

meters in height and overlooking the Arabian Sea, is a must

visit in Mumbai. Built in memory of the arrival of King George

V and his wife Queen Mary in 1911, this stunning piece of archi-

tecture was opened with great fanfare and ceremony in 1924 and

for some time was the tallest building in the city.

The gates of India, built entirely of yellow basalt and concrete

and distinguished by their Indo-Saracen design, also became the

scene of a rather less triumphant march of British soldiers in 1948,

when India gained independence.Today, the huge arch provides a

stunning backdrop that is just as popular with locals as tourists.

Tip: After visiting the Gateway of India, drop by the neighboring Taj Mahal Palace and Tower to enjoy delicious afternoon snacks that have been interesting in Mumbai since this beautiful luxury hotel

opened in 1903.

                   TOURIST PLACES VISIT IN MUMBAI

1. Visit the Gateway of India

The gates of India, proud on the shores of the Arabian Sea near

the Apollo Bandera embankment, are one of the most popular and valuable monuments of Mumbai. The 26-meter-high basalt arch,

which combines the architectural styles of the Roman triumphal

arches with traditional Hindu and Muslim designs, was built as a

greeting for King George V and Queen Mary when they visited

British India in 1911.Ironically, it was on this very arch that the last

British troops left India in 1948, after the country declared its independence from Great Britain.

Currently, the Gateway of India is one of the most popular

gathering places in Mumbai for tourists and locals. Watch yachts

and ferries take off at sea from the five piers that surround the

arch. Enjoy some of the famous bhelpuri (a crispy, savory snack

made from dry rice and seasoned with tamarind sauce) from

street food vendors. Or just spend an hour or two looking at

this lively attraction.

After that, walk 10 minutes southwest to the Causeway Colaba

Market, a vibrant bazaar that sells everything you can imagine,

and more. This is one of the best places for cheap shopping.

2. Watch the Sunset on Marine Drive

No trip to Mumbai would be complete without a Marine Drive cruise.

The 3.6-kilometer C-shaped boulevard offers stunning views of the 

coast. However, sightseeing opportunities on the other side of Marine

Drive are also amazing. The street is surrounded by stunning art decobuildings that have received UNESCO World Heritage status.

After a mini-trip, go for a walk along the promenade Marine Drive.

The best time to travel at sunset. That's when tourists and Mumbai-

kars gather on the sands of Girgaum Chowpatty to see the sky disappearing from cotton candy, and while eating on the famous

Mumbai street I leave the nearest stalls.

Tip: I wonder why Marine Drive is also called the Queen's Necklace.

It is enough to look at the street lamps - they were located so that

the road resembled a pearl necklace from above.