as soon as our car got through the gates, the view from the window transported me back to the time of the British Raj in India- things I have only seen in movies and read about of course ! The entire complex has been very well maintained whilst still maintaining authencity. I was very impressed !!!!!! the guide who took... More

This is a place to see. Its a great example of British India. A place which lives up to its name More

Viceroy lodge or Summer Rastrapati Niwas and now Indian Institue of Advanced Study is beutiful architechtural builiding constructed by Berma Teak and outer facing is Stone. There is a nominal fees of Rs 100.00 per person and a guide is available to explain in Hindi and English. More

What wonderful architecture , lovely lawns , bueatiful landscaping , serene surroundings , it is a masterpiece . Just love the place . It reminds you of the old world charm of Shimla .Have been there quite a few times but would not miss another chance to be there again. More

We visited by walking from the Mall up the roadway (600m) and approached via teh Old Fire Station (now a cafe, gift shop and public conveniences. It was a blue sky day and the Lodge looked magnificent. I spent an hour walking around the sides and rear gardens, great for photos. View are limited due to the trees that surround... More

The building is beautiful and with snow on the ground, it was hard to believe you were in India !! The guide was very good and informative and happy to answer any questions. It was so interesting to hear of the part Shimla and this building played in the history of India. More

A most unexpected building, with plenty of history. unfotunately you can't see much of the inside, but worth the walk to get ther. More

This is one of the most historical building in India. This is the building from which during the british raj, about one fourth of the world was ruled. It is a magnificent castle which has been witness to many important historical events and deliberations such as partition of india and gandhiji,s meetings with british viceroy etc. A place that is... More

It's a delightful old building straight from 19th century Britain. If you've seen hundreds of these in England, you won't see anything new here, but was *IS* different is that it is in India. Momentous decisions were made here, including agreement about the partition of India. There's a good collection of photos of the 1947 Shimla Conference. At Reception there... More