Rashtrapati Niwas, British colonial residence in Shimla, India
The Rashtrapati Niwas stands on Observatory Hills with teak wood construction and grey-blue stone masonry covering 110 acres of land.
Built between 1880 and 1888 during Lord Dufferin's tenure as Viceroy of India, the construction required 38 lakh rupees to complete.
The building incorporates English Renaissance elements and Scottish castle features, with materials imported from Burma and local Indian woods.
Visitors can explore the building and its museum from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, reaching it via Jubbarhatti Airport.
Observatory Hill creates a natural water divide where streams flow toward both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea from this location.
Location: Shimla District
Architectural style: Jacobethan
GPS coordinates: 31.10351,77.14116
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:08
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