Raj Bhavan, Nainital | |
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General information | |
Type | Summer residence |
Coordinates | 29°22′26″N 79°27′25″E / 29.374°N 79.457°E |
Completed | 1897 |
Owner | Government of Uttarakhand |
Technical details | |
Floor area | 205 acre |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Stevens |
Engineer | F. O. W. Ortel |
Other information | |
Number of rooms | 113 |
References | |
Website Rajbhavan Nainital |
The second Raj Bhavan or Governor's House of Uttarakhand is located in Nainital, it is the summer retreat of the governor of Uttarakhand. In the pre-Independence era, Nainital served as the summer capital of United Provinces and this building, built like a Scottish castle was christened as the "Government House". Raj Bhavan was built by the British as the residence of the governor of the North-Western Provinces.[1] The beginning of construction of Raj Bhavan started in April 1897 and took two years to complete. It is built on European pattern and based on Gothic architecture. The designers of Raj Bhavan at Nainital were Architect Stevens and the Executive Engineer F. O. W. Ortel. After independence it was renamed as Raj Bhavan.[1]
The Raj Bhavan estate is spread over 220 acre of area with a golf course in 45 acre of land. The golf course of Raj Bhavan, built in 1936, is one of the vintage golf courses in India, and is affiliated to the Indian Golf Union. In the post-independence period, Sarojini Naidu, the first governor of Uttar Pradesh, was the first occupant of this historic monument.[2]
Raj Bhavan Entry Fee and Timings
The entrance charge to Raj Bhawan is Rs. 50 per person. The Golf Course is an additional Rs. 450 per person.
From March to April | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m |
From May to August | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m |
From September to October | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
From November to December | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Things to Know when visiting Raj Bhawan
Visitors are advised to exercise caution when encountering animals at the golf course, as it covers 45 acres and is situated within a diverse forest environment inhabited by numerous endangered and other wildlife species.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Governor's House (Raj Bhavan)". Nainital.nic.in. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ "An Introduction". governoruk.gov.in. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
External links
- Official website of Raj Bhavan, Uttarakhand
- Rajbhavan Nainital
- https://web.archive.org/web/20061027143752/http://www.sarkaritel.com/states/governors_state.htm