Shimla, India, is a must-see city with its religious sites, magnificent Himalayan mountains, and evidence of British occupation from 1858, when the British Crown established rule in India, to 1947.
One site, Rashtrapati Niwas, is located on Observatory Hill. It was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India, Lord Dufferin.
Built in the Jacobethan style during the Lord Dufferin’s tenure, construction began in 1880 and was completed in 1888.
The building now serves as the center for the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. The reception hall features a splendid fireplace and a grand spiraling staircase. The building has six stories. This is the only area guests can visit.
There is also a wonderful view of the Himalaya Mountains from the site.
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