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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Rail Station
Mumbai
"Hub of Mumbai local and very nicely build great architecture."(15 Tips)
"Welcome to the hub of mumbai."(3 Tips)
"Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the busiest railway station in India"(2 Tips)
"The building became the symbol of Mumbai as the ‘Gothic City’"(2 Tips)
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Divya MulanjurNovember 3, 2015Take the subway from the station to the opposite side of the road to enjoy a terrific full view of this Gothic architecture marvel. The splendid structure is beautifully lit at night. A must visit.Upvoted Dec 20, 2024
Louis VuittonApril 5, 2012Welcome to the busiest railway station in India! Enjoy the beautiful Victorian Gothic Revival architecture, especially the blue Indian stone and Italian marble in the Star Chamber.
Jay MalkarJune 27, 2011Its one of the most Important Place in Bombay...And also One of the most Oldest Victorian Structure...Must Visit to Experience its Beauty & Kios...Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Designed by Frederick William Stevens with influences from Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture and Indian (Mughal and Hindu) traditional buildings, the station was built in 1887.
Rahil AliMay 18, 2013No matter wht tym of d day it is, you'll always find atleast 1 tourist wid a DSLR clicking the beautiful construction of d building and a confused Indian trying to figure out what's so interesting :p
- An excellent example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, blended with themes deriving from Indian traditional architecture. The building became the symbol of Mumbai as the ‘Gothic City’
You feel the pulse of Mumbai here, never ending crowd, the architecture is still able to sustain the increase in traffic, food stall inside station has been removed
Amol NJuly 8, 2012Each time you enter this busy station, you get that feeling of having time travelled all the way back to the 1920s.. Look up and you will know what am saying..
The main station where all major trains land up and where you get connection to almost anywhere in Mumbai through railway.
Once called the Victoria Terminus, CST is a brilliant specimen of the Victorian Gothic style of architecture in India. A UNESCO ‘World Heritage Site’, it's the replica of St. Pancras Station, London.
Shardul VirkarJanuary 12, 2014Beware of the taxi drivers.If you look them in the eyes,hordes of them will surround you asking you where you want to go even if you are in your car at that moment.
Build by her Highness! Queen of England ! Victoria Terminus! A major rail activity station in India !
ITC HotelsJuly 17, 2012It is also known as Victoria Terminus Station.The edifice, designed by F.W.Stevens turned out to be the icon of Bombay as the 'Gothic City'.
People rushing all the time, lost in their own worlds. But will definitely give you a helping hand if you need one. That's amchi mumbai and this place is the Heart
Try the veg frankie on platform #1, add cheese for an additional 10 bucks for best results :). PS: The Egg franky is avoidable
INDEBO IndiaNovember 1, 2011roam around and inside the station for some excellent bombay-gothic style of architecture including the Municipality building and the Times of India building
Naval KatochJune 19, 2013Such intricate and beautiful craft work on the structure makes it a magnificent piece of architecture- Mohammad Aazam AazmiAugust 13, 2015Hub of Mumbai local and very nicely build great architecture. Here anyone can anywhere in India.
- ITC HotelsJune 12, 2013The dabbawalah’s century-old delivery system is recognized as world’s best managed supply chains. Forbes magazine awarded them their highest rating of Sigma Six, i.e 1 error/million transactions.
LufthansaJanuary 7, 2014Every day, a world-record-Breaking: 6.1 million passangers use Mumbai's trains. Wow!
Juhika AjmeraAugust 17, 2011Exactly opposite to is the aaram wadapav wala!!its the best in town n evn choosed best by times of india!!jst try it!worth giving a try!
Sip hot chocolate while waiting and observe beautiful architecture and people rushing to accomplish stuff ignoring beauty of this marvel.
- HISTORY TV18February 11, 2013Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the busiest railway station in India, serving as both a terminal for long distance trains and commuter trains of the Mumbai Suburban Railway.
BeterhansDecember 16, 2012For lesscrowd get 1st class ticket. The 1st class cabin is NOT labeled in the station but on the train with strips. If a cabin have a lady head that's a lady only cabin.
The station was built in 1887 in the Bori Bunder area of Bombay to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria
Nilesh WadhwaOctober 9, 2013One of the most crowded and busy station in mumbai transporting more than a million people everyday the lifeline of mumbai
Srini VMarch 17, 2012Consider urself lucky to read this tip/comment, this station was barged wit terrorists! Take a moment from ur busy lifes to remember them
Don't ask the cops if you want to take pictures (and you're probably going to want to). They won't notice you otherwise.
Long ticket lines.... some smard card machines dont work properly but still love dis busiest railway station for the gothic architecture...- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly Victoria Terminus, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic railway station which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways in Mumbai, India.
The Nescafe Stall has NesTea, Coffee, Almond Milk and Maggi Tomato Soup. On A Cold day, the soup feels great!
chaitanya kumarJuly 15, 2011Find a space to sit and just look at the number of people that walk past you. There, you have the definition of Mumbai right in front of you.- Search for a small indicator, near the announcer box to know upcoming trains.
Abbas SaifeeAugust 19, 2013Happened to use the Cloak room here. Good facility & Cool Staff at the cloak room.
Pallavi KokitkarDecember 10, 2012Just stand still for a minute..u ll come to know wat MUMBAI is all about..first check in after kasab's death..feels good :)
Prateek KhuranaJanuary 1, 2012The IRCTC take away "Re-Fresh" has some decent Chicken Noodles/Fried Rice. Dinner/Lunch option especially on the run!
WoodlandApril 26, 2011Take out appropriate travel insurance to cover hospital treatment, medical evacuation and any activities, including adventure sports, in which you plan to participate.
Always hard to reach the station in morning, and difficult to leave from in evening.
- Nishikant ParateMay 8, 2012Thirsty??? Try a jumbo glass of sugarcane juice.. U wont feel thirsty n hungry as well...
Anup AgarwalNovember 24, 2011Prepare for a long walk of you are entering from D N Road side and your train is from pf 18!
Once here, get onto any double decker bus, get pm top, and take a ride of town. Amaz
Jaideep AdvaniMarch 20, 2012Dis building is spell binding..!! D best stone building in all of India..!!
Ankita PandeyFebruary 3, 2012Huge station with all old build up.... Lots of eatry and a bigg line for tickets
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Dr. Dadabhai Naoroji Road (D.N.Road)
Mumbai 400001
Mahārāshtra
India
Mumbai 400001
Mahārāshtra
India
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