The Gateway of India in Mumbai, previously Bombay, is India’s most famous monument. The gateway commemorated the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to the city in 1911, before they were heading off to a visit in Dehli. The architect behind the project was G. Wittet and J. C. Gammond was responsible for the construction. On March 31 in 1911 the first stone was laid by the Governer of Bombay, but it took until August 1914 before the final design was finished.

The building continued between 1915 and 1919 at the Apollo pier. It took until 1920 before the foundation was finished. The Gateway of India is made out of yellow Kharodi basalt and reinforced concrete and completely finished in 1924. The central dome of the gateway is 48 feet in diameter and its highest point is 83 feet above the grond.

On the 4th of December 1924 the monument got its official opening by the Governor-General of India. In 1947 the last British troops marched out trough this gate when India became independent. http://www.mapsofworld.com/travel-destinations/gateway-of-india.html

It doesn’t really matter at what hour you visit the Gateway of India, since it doesn’t know any opening hours. But in regards to safety, it is better to go in the morning or during the day, since Mumbai and the crowded plaza of the gateway is not very safe at night. The time to visit Mumbai in general is the best between October and March.

On the plaza are plenty of tourguides who are willing to tell you more about the Gateway of India or to take you on a tour throughout the city. Don’t forget to bargain, because the original price is always too high.

From the monument is it easy to take a boat to see the monument from the water. Other attractions that can be arranged or seen near the Gateway of India are the Elephanta Caves and the Taj Mahal hotel. http://www.infoindiatours.com/attractions/gateway-of-india-mumbai.html