Shimla: Rashtrapati Niwas, holiday resort of Indian President, to open for public from April 23

As per the latest development, the 173-years-old heritage The Retreat, which serves as the summer holiday resort of the Indian President on the outskirts of Himachal Pradesh capital, will be thrown open to the public from April 23. Earlier known as the Presidential Retreat, it was recently announced that the retreat will reopen to visitors and that President Droupadi Murmu will open the historical estate for the public officially during her visit to Shimla.
This was recently revealed during a meeting held in the Rashtrapati Niwas, which was chaired by Additional Secretary to the President, after which it was informed that the President will formally open the retreat during her scheduled visit to Shimla.

The visitors and the tourists will be able to visit the retreat on a nominal fee of INR 50 per person for Indian nationals, whereas foreign nationals will be required to pay INR 250 per person, except on Monday and other government holidays, and during the President's stay. The primary attractions of this place will be the main building, official dining halls, artifacts, and more.
Apart from this, the lush green lawns, adorned with curated tulips and other flower beds will be an added attraction.

Further reports have it that orchards and nature trails at the Rashtrapati Niwas will be opened for the visitors and adventure enthusiasts. Those interested in visiting this place can also book online from April 15 through the official website of the Rashtrapati Bhavan https://visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in.

This has been done in line with the Rashtrapati Nilayam (Niwas) in Hyderabad and the President's House in New Delhi that have already been open to the public and are witnessing a huge footfall.