Shimla
Visceregal Lodge
Open Time : 10:30am-5pm{except monday}
Entry : paid
Address : Chaura Maidan Road, Chaura Maidan, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Website : http://www.iias.org/
Phone : 0177 283 1376
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Why to visit Visceregal Lodge
The Viceregal Lodge, also known as the Rashtrapati Niwas, is one of the most well-known and historically significant locations in the area. This architectural marvel, which is located atop Shimla's gorgeous Observatory Hill, draws thousands of adventurers each year and has developed into a hub for travellers curious about architecture.
The architectural significance of Visceregal Lodge:
- It is built in Swedish architecture.
- Two galleries that are directly connected to the ballroom, which has been transformed into a library with 150,000 books, can be found on the left side of the main hall.
- Each room is pretty spacious, with a separate, private waiting area where different types of meetings can be held.
Facts about Visceregal Lodge:
- It occupies 110 acres of land in total.
- These buildings were built with pine and cedar wood that was brought from Burma.
- Its construction will likely cost around INR 36 lakhs.
Entry Fee: INR 20/- (Indians); INR 50/- (Foreigners)
FAQ on Visceregal Lodge
How to reach Visceregal Lodge?
Viceregal Lodge in Shimla, which is just a 23-kilometer drive from the city centre, is accessible from Jubbarhatti Airport, which is the closest airport. To travel down to your destination from there, you can either book a private taxi or a shared taxi. Viceregal Lodge continues to have excellent road access to Shimla. The Mall Road is only 3.3 km away, while the centre of town is only 3.5 km away. Shimla is also connected to many Indian states by a number of ordinary buses, air-conditioned buses, and public luxury buses. Shimla Train Station, which is barely 7 minutes away, is the station closest to Viceregal Lodge.
What is the nearest transit points from Visceregal Lodge?
Shimla Railway Station (2 km) is the nearest transit points from Visceregal Lodge.
What are the places to stay near Visceregal Lodge?
Regenta Place Shimla On Hilltop (1.9 km), Snow Valley Resorts (1.1. km) and Larisa Shimla (1.5 km) are the places to stay near Visceregal Lodge.
What are the places to visit near Visceregal Lodge?
Christ Church (3.9 km), Hanuman Mandir (5.3 km), and Kali Bari Temple (2.7 km) are the places to visit near Visceregal Lodge.
Special Tip
Although visitors are welcome daily, only the grounds and entrance hall are accessible to the general public. Also, there is a café where you may unwind with your friends and drink on your preferred espresso.
By Aryan Prasad
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