Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
A working railway station that is also a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece
At a glance: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) is a working railway station that is also a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece. Opening hours: Station open 24 hours; Heritage Gallery tours Mon–Fri 3–5 PM (check locally). Entry is free to view; Heritage Gallery tour approx. ₹200. Allow 30–90 minutes. Best time to visit: Weekday afternoon for the gallery tour; after dark for the floodlit façade. Nearest station: It is the station, CSMT (Central & Harbour lines).
Plan your visit
- Opening hours
- Station open 24 hours; Heritage Gallery tours Mon–Fri 3–5 PM (check locally)
- Entry fee
- Free to view; Heritage Gallery tour approx. ₹200
- Time needed
- 30–90 minutes
- Best time to visit
- Weekday afternoon for the gallery tour; after dark for the floodlit façade
- Nearest station
- It is the station, CSMT (Central & Harbour lines)
- Address
- Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Road, Fort, Mumbai 400001
About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
F. W. Stevens' 1887 terminus is the high point of Bombay Gothic: gargoyles, stained glass, a great central dome and a cathedral-like booking hall, all built for a railway. Over three million commuters pass through daily, which makes it possibly the most-used heritage site on earth. The exterior is floodlit at night; the Heritage Gallery inside runs guided tours on weekdays.
Tips
- The best exterior view is from the traffic island opposite the main entrance
- Look up in the main hall, the ceiling and staircases are the show
- The BMC headquarters across the road is a Gothic rival worth a glance
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) opening hours: Station open 24 hours; Heritage Gallery tours Mon–Fri 3–5 PM (check locally).
How much does it cost to visit Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)?
Entry to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) is free to view; Heritage Gallery tour approx. ₹200.
How long do you need at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)?
Allow 30–90 minutes at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).
When is the best time to visit Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)?
Weekday afternoon for the gallery tour; after dark for the floodlit façade.
How do I get to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)?
The nearest station is It is the station, CSMT (Central & Harbour lines). Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) is at Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Road, Fort, Mumbai 400001.
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