SCHEDULE:
The Victoria Terminus is located quite far away from the city centre so to make the most of one's camio trip they must optimize their time to the fullest. There are two times when we reccommend one chooses to visit the Victoria Terminus. No. 1 : Number one is at around 7:00 when the Indian Flag is raised, the anthem is played and processions are underway! Otherwise one may choose to visit at a later time of the day (7-10), Victoria Terminus stands illuminated.
DESCRIPTION:
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, which was crowned under the name of Victoria Terminus Station, in Mumbai, is an reknowned example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, converged with traditonal themes originating from Indian traditional architecture. The building, was designed by the Victorian British architect F. W. Stevens, the Terminus soon became the symbol of Bombay as the ‘Gothic City’ and the major international railway port of India. The terminal was built over a staggering 10 years, construction commenced 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 were quite in relatio to traditional Indian palace architecture. It is an outstanding example of the meeting of two very deep and diverse cultures, as British architects worked along Indian craftsmen to include Indian architectural tradition and idioms thus forging a new style unique to Bombay. Ultimately this collaboration resulted in the creation of an engineering Marvel!
PRICE INCLUDES:
Despite the fact that the Chhatrapji Shivaji Terminus (formerly known as Victoria Termins) is known as a premium UNESCO world heritage site there are currently no tour guides operating tours of the station. Though most of the upper floors lay idle they are not accessible to the public. Being a public station there is no entry fee however if the case is you do not have a ticket or billet we do not advise you to enter. On the other hand viewing of the station from outside is highly advised!
DON'T FORGET:
Don't forget that the Victoria Terminus is an active station and is prone to thousands of commuters every day hence make sure you don't get in their way! Many tourists go for simple joy rides on the Mumbai Rail, this is no advised as many do lose their bearing in the wild maze that is Mumbai!
OUR TIPS:
When visitng the Terminus we reccommend you keep a camera at bay as the sight is one that oozes elegance and majesticness! The gothic-victorian architecture reached new unexplored levels, the terminus is the epitome of Victorian Architecture here in Mumbai. We also reccommend that one is to visit the terminus at night as the illumination, weather and ambiance come together to create a remarkable experience!
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