Opened 23 July 1888 Phone 097145 02534 | Architectural style Jacobethan Architect Henry Irwin | |
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Address Boileauganj, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171005 Hours Closed today SaturdayClosedSunday9AM–5PMMondayClosedTuesday9AM–5PMWednesdayClosedThursdayClosedFridayClosedSuggest an edit Owner Indian Institute of Advanced Study Similar Jakhoo, Indian Institute of Advance, Scandal Point, The Ridge - Shimla, Christ Church | ||
The Rashtrapati Niwas, also known as Viceregal Lodge, is located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India. It houses some of the most ancient articles and photographs going back to the times of the British rule in India.
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The Viceregal Lodge was designed by British architect Henry Irwin and built in the Jacobethan style during the regime of Lord Dufferin. Its construction started in 1880 and was completed in 1888. Lord Dufferin occupied the lodge on 23 July 1888.
Rashtrapati niwas shimla front view old british time viceregal lodge beautiful
History
The summer capital of British India was of little use to the President of India who visited it only for a few days in the year, if at all. Professor S.Radhakrishnan thought of putting it to academic use. The Rashtrapati Nivas Estate was transferred to the Ministry of Education to be handed over to the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. The C.P.W.D., the Himachal Pradesh High Court, and the Himachal Pradesh University were allowed in due course to use some of its buildings but the bulk of the Estate, including its well kept lawns and rich greenhouse, has remained in use for the Indian Institute of Advanced Study.