A rare fusion, intriguing and enchanting

Travelers beware. There is high chance you would miss your train as you get lost into the fine craftsmanship of this historical structure - right from the entrance where two majestic lion and tiger figures give you a royal welcome to a central dome adorned with a ribbed structure and topped by a statue of a torch-bearing lady. Designed by British architect Frederick William Stevens, the building blends elements of Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival and classic Indian architecture seamlessly. Featuring stained-glass windows, towering spires, domed arches and buttresses and pillars with animal images carved into them. This sandstone and limestone building is C-shaped with two wings extending out from a central domed structure. This form is borrowed from Indian palace architecture, while the towers and spires recall European castles and cathedrals. Step inside this time capsule to witness an era when craftsmanship was at its peak.

An unforgettable voyage

Owing to its intriguing architecture, this terminus is India’s second most photographed monument, thus cementing itself into the collective memory of travellers and tourists alike. Over time, this iconic railway station has come to symbolise Mumbai's historical evolution through an amalgam of Indian and British influences that continues to fascinate. Truth be told, CST is much more than just a transportation hub. It is in fact a portal that transports us to a glorious era.