There is always so much more to a city then the weather and its people. There is always a history that makes the place special. The magnificent colonial Rashtrapati Niwas Shimla was one such beautiful place. It is situated on the observatory hills of Shimla is a must visit for every tourist. It is located around 3 kms away from the Mall road of Shimla. This royal gothic building served as a former residence of the British Viceroy of India. Presently, the main building is now operational as the academic institute of Advanced Studies as converted by Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru and Dr. Radhakrishnan.
I was fortunate as an architect to witness the majestic building as an absolute amazing piece of architecture. I went along the entrance portico which leads to the reception hall which was marked with a spiral staircase and a magnificent fireplace. I could not get enough of the elaborate wood-work and the beautiful interior of the building itself. I made my way to the famous treaty room where the Shimla agreement was signed between India and Pakistan on 2 July by Prime minister of India Indira Gandhi and President of Pakistan Ali Bhutto.
There is the historic museum room too which houses the interesting photos from the post and pre independence time. The amazing flower beds and the well maintained lawns were really a treat to the sore eyes. I took a full guided tour which could not get more informative and rich with Indian history than it was. I was overwhelmed with the architecture as well as the fact that I was at the same place where the legendary partition bill was signed. I took as many snapshots in the non restricted spots to preserve the memories of my trip to this royal Rashtrapati Niwas Shimla.
This wonderful creation built in the summer capital of British India serving as the Indian institute of Advanced Studies is truly pride of this city like a diamond on the ring. I was now ready to visit the Himachal State Museum Shimla and witness the next page of history.
There is the historic museum room too which houses the interesting photos from the post and pre independence time. The amazing flower beds and the well maintained lawns were really a treat to the sore eyes. I took a full guided tour which could not get more informative and rich with Indian history than it was. I was overwhelmed with the architecture as well as the fact that I was at the same place where the legendary partition bill was signed. I took as many snapshots in the non restricted spots to preserve the memories of my trip to this royal Rashtrapati Niwas Shimla.
This wonderful creation built in the summer capital of British India serving as the Indian institute of Advanced Studies is truly pride of this city like a diamond on the ring. I was now ready to visit the Himachal State Museum Shimla and witness the next page of history.