The Retreat Building
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The Retreat Building is the official Retreat Residence of the President of India
at Chharabra
, Shimla
. It is located 10 km away from Shimla and is a thousand feet higher than the Shimla Ridge Top.
The other presidential retreats are Rashtrapati Bhavan
in New Delhi
and Rashtrapati Nilayam
at Hyderabad.
Located on the hill top of the Mashobra, the building was taken over during 1895 by the Viceroy. The President visits The Retreat at least once a year and the core office shifts to that place during stay in The Retreat. Thousand feet higher than the Shimla Ridge Top, The Retreat is located in a picturesque surrounding. The architectural pattern and the natural beauty of the place have made The Retreat a tourist attraction in Shimla.
The outstanding feature of this building is that it is purely a wooden structure with dajji wall construction. This building has an area of 10628 square feet (987.4 m²).
President of India
The President of India is the head of state and first citizen of India, as well as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. President of India is also the formal head of all the three branches of Indian Democracy - Legislature, Executive and Judiciary...
at Chharabra
Chharabra
Chharabra, a small village situated approximately 8250 feet above sea level, 13 km from Shimla, India, on National Highway 22 , has summer retreat of President of India, summer residence of Governor of Punjab, a five star luxury hotel, a boarding school, and a helipad even though the...
, Shimla
Shimla
Shimla , formerly known as Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills," a term coined by the British...
. It is located 10 km away from Shimla and is a thousand feet higher than the Shimla Ridge Top.
The other presidential retreats are Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Rashtrapati Bhavan or The Official Residence of the Head of the State is the official residence of the President of India, located at Raisina hill in New Delhi, India. Until 1950 it was known as "Viceroy's House" and served as the residence of the Viceroy and Governor-General of India...
in New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
and Rashtrapati Nilayam
Rashtrapati Nilayam
Rashtrapati Nilayam originally known as Residency House is the official retreat of the President of India. It is located in Bollarum, Secunderabad. It was thrown open for public viewing from 1 January 2010 and 10 January 2010, with entry being free....
at Hyderabad.
History
The Retreat Building was built in 1850 and it was a part of the Viceroy of India property.Located on the hill top of the Mashobra, the building was taken over during 1895 by the Viceroy. The President visits The Retreat at least once a year and the core office shifts to that place during stay in The Retreat. Thousand feet higher than the Shimla Ridge Top, The Retreat is located in a picturesque surrounding. The architectural pattern and the natural beauty of the place have made The Retreat a tourist attraction in Shimla.
Design
The architecture and the picturesque surrounding of the place make it a major tourist attraction in Shimla.The outstanding feature of this building is that it is purely a wooden structure with dajji wall construction. This building has an area of 10628 square feet (987.4 m²).