Gateway of IndiavsHaji Ali Mosque
Both are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Gateway of India is the choice of most reviewers compared to Haji Ali Mosque. Gateway of India ranks #6 in Mumbai with accolades from 7 reviews including Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.
Gateway of India
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Frommer's
Peninsula at end of C. Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Mumbai (Bombay), India
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Concierge "Nothing reinforces your sense of having arrived in the city quite as emphatically as the Gateway of India, Mumbai's defining landmark."
Lonely Planet "A favourite gathering spot for locals and a top place for people-watching." Full review
Fodor's "This elegant... stone archway was hastily erected as a symbol of welcome to Queen Mary and King George V of England when they paid a visit to India in 1911." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Situated at Apollo Blunder, this landmark has been drawing tourists since it was built in 1911." Full review
Afar Magazine "A view of the Gateway of India from the Taj Mahal Hotel." Full review
Afar Magazine "A view of the Gateway of India from the Taj Mahal Hotel." Full review
Frommer's "Easily the most recognizable remnant of the British Raj, the Gateway... is the most obvious starting point for any tour of Mumbai." Full review
Haji Ali Mosque Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler
Lala Lajpatrai Marg, Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai (Bombay), India
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Fodor's "This striking, dilapidated white shrine was built in honor of the Muslim saint Haji Ali."
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The walkway is lined with destitute families and beggars... a deeply discomfiting experience
Concierge "The windswept dome and minarets of the Haji Ali shrine, built in 1631, appear to float in the Arabian Sea when the tide is in."
Lonely Planet "Thousands of pilgrims, especially on Thursday and Friday (when there may be qawwali, devotional singing), cross it daily, many donating to beggars who line the way." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The mausoleum is open to anyone, and contains the tomb of Haji Ali, a merchant-saint who died while sailing toward Mecca, and whose body is said to have washed up on Mumbai's shore. " Full review
