Rashtrapati Nilayam, Presidential retreat in Bolarum, India
Rashtrapati Nilayam is an official presidential retreat in the Bolarum neighborhood of Hyderabad, India. The estate includes expansive lawns, manicured gardens, and a main building used for ceremonial and administrative purposes.
The estate was built in 1860 as a residence for Nizam Nasir-ud-Dauhla and later served British administrative officials. After Indian independence, the building was converted into an official presidential residence for visits to southern India.
The name combines Hindi for president with Telugu for residence, reflecting the connection between national identity and regional tradition. Visitors today experience a place that shows the link between state representation and local history during its limited opening periods.
The estate opens annually for ten days in January and offers guided tours through advance booking. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as the grounds require extended walks along maintained paths.
A long underground passage connects the kitchen and dining hall and is decorated with traditional Cheriyal art depicting regional stories. This connection allowed discreet service during formal banquets and diplomatic receptions.
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