Table of Contents
- 1 What is Viceregal Lodge in Shimla?
- 2 Who made Viceregal Lodge?
- 3 Which was the former residence of the Viceroy of India?
- 4 What is scandal point Shimla?
- 5 Who was the last governor-general?
- 6 Which viceroy officially moved his council to Shimla?
- 7 How many days are sufficient for Shimla?
- 8 When did Viceregal Lodge become a summer residence?
- 9 Which is the official residence of the Indian Viceroy in Shimla?
- 10 Why is the Viceregal Lodge called the Rashtrapati Nilayam?
What is Viceregal Lodge in Shimla?
The Rashtrapati Niwas (literally the “President’s Residence”), formerly 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.
Who made Viceregal Lodge?
Henry Irwin
Viceregal Lodge & Botanical Gardens/Architects
The Viceregal Lodge was the Viceroy’s home from 1888 to 1946. The house was designed by Henry Irwin who is also known for having designed the Mysore Palace. The construction started in 1880 and the Viceroy of India, Lord Dufferin occupied the house 8 years later.
Which hill station boasts of the Viceregal Lodge built by Lord Curzon?
Observatory Hill
Viceregal Lodge is located 2km west of Shimla on the summit of Observatory Hill, which provides wonderful panoramic views over the region.
Which was the former residence of the Viceroy of India?
Rashtrapati Bhavan
When constructed, it was called the Viceroy’s House. The name changed to Government House on August 15, 1947 when India became independent. Finally, its name was changed to Rashtrapati Bhavan during the term of President Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
What is scandal point Shimla?
Scandal point is where the Mall road joins Ridge road on the west side. The name arose from the commotion caused by the supposed elopement of a British lady with an Indian Maharaja. The story goes that the Maharaja of Patiala had eloped with the daughter of the British Viceroy.
What is Kufri in Shimla?
Kufri is a small hill station in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh state in India. It is located 20 km from the state capital Shimla on the National Highway No. The name Kufri is derived from the word kufr meaning “lake” in the local language. It is the starting point of treks to Fagu, Shimla, Manali and Rewalsar.
Who was the last governor-general?
From 1773, a governor-general was selected to govern over Fort William, Kolkata. Louis Mountbatten, Earl Mountbatten of Burma became governor-general and oversaw the transition of British India to independence. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (1878-1972) became the only Indian and last governor-general after independence.
Which viceroy officially moved his council to Shimla?
In 1864 the Viceroy John Lawrence officially moved his council to Simla, setting seal to the practice of shifting capitals during the hot season. Simla also became the official residence of the commander-in-chief of the Indian army.
Why it is called Raisina Hill?
The term “Raisina Hill” was coined following acquisition of land from 300 families from local villages was acquired under the “1894 Land Acquisition Act” to begin the construction of the Viceroy’s House (i.e., the present day Rashtrapati Bhavan).
How many days are sufficient for Shimla?
6 days are enough for both the places. You can visit snow mountains and do river rafting, river crossing, paragliding & zorbing in Manali. Day1 : Arr Shimla (preferably by toy train from Kalka), Evening – Strolling around the Ridge. Day2 : Shimla – day trip to Kufri, Fagu, Naldehra, Chini.
When did Viceregal Lodge become a summer residence?
After India was granted independence in 1947 the lodge became the summer residence of successive Indian presidents who all followed the British example of retreating from the heat of Delhi’s summers.
How to get to Viceregal Lodge in Shimla?
Follow the Chaura Maidan Road out of Shimla until the main entrance of the Institute of Advance Studies, the lodge is approximately 500m along this road. The entrance fee to the Lodge is 20RS and includes a tour.
Which is the official residence of the Indian Viceroy in Shimla?
The Viceregal Lodge Shimla was the official residence of the Indian Viceroy during the summer months when the administrative centre moved to Shimla to escape the heat of Delhi.
Why is the Viceregal Lodge called the Rashtrapati Nilayam?
The Viceregal Lodge Shimla is commonly known as the Rashtrapati Nilayam (the President’s House) and the reference is to the era between independence to the mid 1960’s when Indian Presidents used the lodge as their summer retreat.