CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ Terminus

CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ Terminus

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus is one of the UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a historic railway station and headquarters to the Central Railways. Built in May 1888, the place is popular for its wonderful architecture.  This Place is Mumbai's point of interest among youngster.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus Station, in Mumbai, is an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, blended with themes deriving from Indian traditional architecture. The building, designed by the British architect F. W. Stevens, became the symbol of Bombay as the ‘Gothic City’ and the major international mercantile port of India. The terminal was built over 10 years, starting in 1878, according to a High Victorian Gothic design based on late medieval Italian models. Its remarkable stone dome, turrets, pointed arches and eccentric ground plan are close to traditional Indian palace architecture. It is an outstanding example of the meeting of two cultures, as British architects worked with Indian craftsmen to include Indian architectural tradition and idioms thus forging a new style unique to Bombay.

Highlights: The site is a fine illustration of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in the country. It is operated by Central Railway Zone of India having 18 platforms in total. The main highlight of this station was the filming of the song ‘Jai Ho’ from the movie “Slumdog Millionaire” in 2015 and also in the movie “Ra-One”. It was also featured in, World’s Busiest Railway 2015, a show aired on BBC Two.

Distance from Mumbai Airport: It is 25 km from Mumbai Airport

Location: It is located at D.N Road, Mumbai.

Timings: Always Open

Insider Tips: It is one of the most Busiest Railway, Therefore expect a huge rush on anytime you visit.