Gateway of India: Mumbai's Iconic Arch of History & Culture
🏛️ Monumental Facts Built in 1911 to commemorate King George V & Queen Mary's India visit Height: 26m of yellow basalt, blending:• Islamic arches (16th-century Gujarat style)• Roman triumphal arch grandeur First/Last View:• British colonists arrived through this gate• Last British troops exited here in 1948, ending colonial rule 🌊 Harbor Spectacle Sunset Magic: Golden hour turns the arch honey-amber Boat Action:🚢 Ferries to Elephanta Caves depart hourly⛵ Local fishermen sell bombil fish (Bombay duck) from dinghies 📸 Living Postcard Best Shots:• Dawn: With Arabian Sea fog as backdrop• Night: Lit up like a jeweled crown (7-11PM) Street Theater:• Chaiwalas clinking glasses• Tiffin carriers sprinting to offices #mumbai#Gateway Of India Mumbai#travel guide#trip diary#India#India guide