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    VICEREGAL LODGE

    Viceregal Lodge
    Viceregal Lodge (File photo)

    Place Details:

    Formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India, The Viceregal Lodge, also known as Rashtrapati Niwas is located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Its construction started in 1880 and was completed in 1888. This place which has now been converted into the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies served as a summer retreat for India’s Viceroys during the Raj.

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    It’s located at a walking distance of about 3 kms from Shimla’s Mall Road. Apart from the majestic building, it has well-maintained lawns and a small cafeteria. Guided tours are also organised every hour at an economical fee where you are given details of the architecture, the furniture and the history.

    BEST TIME TO VISIT SHIMLA

    The average minimum and maximum temperature of Shimla is as given below. The best time to visit Shimla is also specified.

    MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
    January720
    February923
    MarchBest time1327
    AprilBest time1833
    MayBest time2136
    JuneBest time2334
    July2431
    August2330
    September2130
    OctoberBest time1729
    November1226
    December822
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