Icons of Mumbai - Churchgate

Churchgate, now known as Veer Nariman Street, is a prominent location in the South Mumbai. The Place imbibed its name from the Churchgate railway station and St. Thomas Church. Churchgate houses some of Mumbai's prestigious buildings and organizations. Being a home to banking and business organizations as well as educational institutions, Churchgate is a location worth visiting whenever you travel to Mumbai. It is also famous for Churchgate railway station, which is a terminus and headquarters of Western railway. With churchgate suburb being a prominent junction in South Mumbai, it is easily accessible through frequent trains, buses or taxi. Housing one of the oldest and busiest stations in Mumbai, Churchgate welcomes innumerable tourists. The location is also the popular spot for the shooting of numerous films. Read further to know more about Churchgate and the major attractions which make it a significant place to visit.

Origin Of the Name 
The origin of the name Churchgate is dated back to 18th century. The name came from St. Thomas Church located half-a-kilometer away from the church gate railway station, for which the place is famous for. The term, 'gate' in Churchgate railway station owes its origin to a gate that was located on the spot where flora Fountain stands now. The gate, which formed the southern boundary of Mumbai, was later removed when the city was expanded. The term' church' and 'gate' combined together to form 'Churchgate'. As mentioned above, Churchgate is also famous for 'Churchgate railway station', which is the terminus of the western railway line and the headquarters of the western railway. The station is the starting point of numerous trains where you witness the plenty of office goers alighting here.



Houses Marine Drive And Nariman Point 
Churchgate is a prime location which is dotted with plenty of organisations including offices and banks. It is home to many important offices like the High Court. Nariman Point, a posh locality and is closer to Flora Fountain, is a heritage monument. Marine Drive, which is also known by the name, 'queen's necklace', is another place worth visiting. While Nariman Point is Mumbai's prominent business district situated on a land reclaimed from the sea, Marine Drive is a three-kilometers-wide boulevard located in South of Mumbai. Churchgate also houses the most popular tourist destinations including Elephanta Caves, Gateway Of India, and Rajabhai Tower.

Business And Educational Hub 
Churchgate is also the focal point of business organisations like Business centre of Mumbai and educational institutions including University Of Mumbai, Jai Hind College, Government Law College, K.C. College and Indo-German Training Center. Churchgate is important location in terms of sports also; it also houses the Brabourne Stadium, Wankhede Cricket Stadium, Mahindra Hockey Stadium and Oval Maidan.

Shopping Destination
Churchgate with its landmark buildings is a prominent location in Mumbai. The place is also a shopping hub where you get plenty of options. Though it is a place where you get anything and everything, sari is the most suggested shopping object.

Churchgate is prime location in Southern Mumbai which is not to be missed. Hope this article familiarized you with the major attractions in church gate.