Attraction
Gateway of India
Colaba, Mumbai, India
A 26-metre basalt arch on the Colaba waterfront, unveiled in 1924 to mark the visit of King George V and Queen Mary.
Girgaon Chowpatty street food
Our take
Chowpatty is the most accessible of Mumbai's city beaches and the official tourism guide singles out its food stalls. Come at sunset for bhelpuri or pav bhaji, then walk south along Marine Drive as the lights come on. It is cheap, busy and suits families as much as friends.
Best for: Cheap eats by the sea
- Family-friendly
- Relaxed
- Couple
- Family
- Friends
- Solo
- Dining
- Outdoors
- Sightseeing
This is editorial opinion. Facts are listed under Practical details.
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