Gateway of India

One of the grand and magnificent landmarks of Mumbai, the Gateway of
India was built to commemorate the visit of the British Monarch, King
George V and Queen Mary. The Gateway of India is one of the hot spots
of Mumbai city. The Gateway of India is a massive archway on the
Apollo Bunder. For most of the tourists and travelers, the Gateway
ofIndia is the starting point to explore the Mumbai city. The Gateway
of India was designed by the architect George Wittet. The first stone
of the Gateway of India was laid on March 31st 1913. The foundations
were completed in 1920 and the Gateway of India was formally opened in
1924 by the then Viceroy, Earl of Reading.
Built in the Indo-Saracenic style, the Gateway of India is a 26m high
structure with four turrets and complicated lattice workengraved into
the yellow Kharodi basalt stone. The central dome of the Gateway of
India is 48 feet in diameter. It is interesting to note that the whole
harbor front was realigned in order to come in line with a planned
walkway, sweeping down to the centre of the town. The total cost of
construction of the Gateway was approx. Rs.21 lakhs. The Gateway
ofIndia is a major sightseeing hangout in Mumbai. At the back of the
Gateway arch, steps lead down to the sea front. From here one canenjoy
cruise through Mumbai's fabulous natural harbor. The nearby statues of
Shivaji and Swami Vivekanandaadd charm to the massive structure, the
Gateway of India.


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