Raj Bhawan Governor House

A must visit while at Nainital. It is located on the heights adjoining the Naini lake. The route to the Rajbhavan is a bit narrow as obtained in hilly areas, but thankfully, one way. The tickets cost around Rs 30, and you need to wait for the stipulated timings to go in. After a walk of around 300 meters, you encounter the majestic building, which reflects British architecture. You get to go inside the entrance hall along with the guide. The lawns are very well maintained and are a treat for photographers. One can spend around 30 minutes on the premises. There's a small canteen outside the gate where one can have light snacks. As far as the parking goes, some parking is available in front of the gate.

Nestled in Nainital, Raj Bhavan is a historic governor's residence exuding colonial charm. Its architecture and well-kept gardens offer a glimpse into the past. While the interior is off-limits, the exterior and mountain views are a treat for history and architecture enthusiasts. A must-visit for a touch of regal history, earning it a four-star rating.

Old Architectural Gem. Once you reach, get the entry ticket which is about ₹50/-. Tour guide will be there who will take the group inside RajBhavan, explaining every detail with no additional cost. Inside photo are not allowed, but you can see the wooden work, long elephant teeth, and few weapons seized by the Britishers from the revolutionary in old times. The campus is full of greenery, you can enjoy the place get the picture in green environment and come out.

Raj Bhawan is a beautiful place with a guided tour every hour with the last tour at 4 pm. It resembles the Buckingham place with limited portions open to public viewing. Photography inside the Raj Bhawan is prohibited, however you may click pictures on the outside. The old style architecture and golf course are very scenic. It also has a Trishul shaped Deodar tree - a rare occurrence. Recommend visiting Raj Bhawan on your Nainital trip. P.S. The movie 1920 was shot here.

The Raj Bhawan has strategically been built around the exceptional landscape and is spread across a vast area of 205 acres with a Golf Course which is spread in 45 acres of land. There is a swimming pool and a garden as well within the premises of the castle. This Scottish-look castle was built in the pre-independence era in the year 1897 and took two years to complete. The architecture of the castle is Gothic and is built on European pattern. The name Raj Bhawan was given to it post-independence. The Raj Bhawan is a two-storeyed building with 113 rooms which were used by Britishers during summers. Mostly the British VIPs and guests stayed at the Raj Bhawan during their visit to Nainital.

The Governor House of Nainital is named as the Raj Bhawan which is a symbol of British heritage in Nainital. This British era building is now the Governor residence of Uttarakhand which once used to be the summer residence of British Governors. Architecture of Raj Bhawan The Raj Bhawan has strategically been built around the exceptional landscape and is spread across a vast area of 205 acres with a Golf Course which is spread in 45 acres of land. There is a swimming pool and a garden as well within the premises of the castle. This Scottish-look castle was built in the pre-independence era in the year 1897 and took two years to complete. The architecture of the castle is Gothic and is built on European pattern. The name Raj Bhawan was given to it post-independence. The Raj Bhawan is a two-storeyed building with 113 rooms which were used by Britishers during summers. Mostly the British VIPs and guests stayed at the Raj Bhawan during their visit to Nainital. Post-independence, Sarojini Naidu was the first Governor of Uttar Pradesh (now comes under the state of Uttarakhand) to reside in this historic monument. Lush green gardens, Deodar and Oak trees, increase the beauty of this place and attract a lot of tourists. Golf Course at Raj Bhawan The Golf Course at Raj Bhawan is one of the oldest and vintage Golf Courses in India. It was built in 1926 and is affiliated to the Indian Golf Union. This golf course was the exclusive preserve of Erstwhile United Province, later called Uttar Pradesh. It was opened to the public in the year 1994. Set in the lush greens of the hilly landscape, this 18-hole golf course is a delight to the players. 1. The architecture of the Raj Bhawan resembles that of Buckingham Palace. 2. The Golf Course at Raj Bhawan was made open to the public in order to promote Golf as a sport. 3. The year 2009 onward only 'Permission to play' is granted to golfers and no membership is allowed.

A must visit while at Nainital. It is located on the heights adjoining the Naini lake. The route to the Rajbhavan is a bit narrow as obtained in hilly areas, but thankfully, one way. The tickets cost around Rs 30, and you need to wait for the stipulated timings to go in. After a walk of around 300 meters, you encounter the majestic building, which reflects British architecture. You get to go inside the entrance hall along with the guide. The lawns are very well maintained and are a treat for photographers. One can spend around 30 minutes on the premises. There's a small canteen outside the gate where one can have light snacks. As far as the parking goes, some parking is available in front of the gate.