Viceregal Lodge ,Shimla
Rashtrapati Niwas (President's House) ,formerly known as the Viceregal Lodge, is located on Observatory Hill, Shimla.It served as the residence of the Governor General of India when the capital of British India moved from Kolkata to Shimla during the summers.It was built between 1880 and 1888 at a cost of Rupees 38 lakhs and the first occupant was Lord Dufferin.The architect was Henry Irwin and it was built in the Jacobethan style.The structure draws inspiration from the architectural style of the English Renaissance and also reflects elements of the castles of the Scottish highlands.The interiors are noted for the intricate woodwork. Teak was brought from Burma and was supplemented by local cedar and walnut. Originally the estate was of of 331 acres but is now reduced to 110 acres.
After indepence ,during Dr.S.Radhkrishnan's tenure as the President of India ,the building was handed over to the Ministry of Education and it now houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies.The beautiful gardens are a sight to behold during spring and early summer.
It took me ages to get a shot free from selfie clicking tourists but I finally managed this.:-)
Source :- Wikipedia
Viceregal Lodge ,Shimla
Rashtrapati Niwas (President's House) ,formerly known as the Viceregal Lodge, is located on Observatory Hill, Shimla.It served as the residence of the Governor General of India when the capital of British India moved from Kolkata to Shimla during the summers.It was built between 1880 and 1888 at a cost of Rupees 38 lakhs and the first occupant was Lord Dufferin.The architect was Henry Irwin and it was built in the Jacobethan style.The structure draws inspiration from the architectural style of the English Renaissance and also reflects elements of the castles of the Scottish highlands.The interiors are noted for the intricate woodwork. Teak was brought from Burma and was supplemented by local cedar and walnut. Originally the estate was of of 331 acres but is now reduced to 110 acres.
After indepence ,during Dr.S.Radhkrishnan's tenure as the President of India ,the building was handed over to the Ministry of Education and it now houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies.The beautiful gardens are a sight to behold during spring and early summer.
It took me ages to get a shot free from selfie clicking tourists but I finally managed this.:-)
Source :- Wikipedia