Raj Bhawan in Nainital
Raj Bhawan - A British Building in Nainital
Raj Bhawan is a two storied building consisting 113 rooms used by Britishers as summer residence. British VIP's and guests stayed at Raj Bhawan during their visit to Nainital. It is built in Victorian Gothic style as a replica of Buckingham Palace.
Architect of Governor House or Raj Bhawan was F.W.Stevens who came from Bombay with Engineer F.O.Oertel and H.S.Wildeblood. Raj Bhawan was constructed between the period of 1897 to 1900. Now a splendid garden, Golf course, Swimming Poll and lush green vast area of Deodar and Oak trees increases the attractiveness of Raj Bhawan.
Visit Timings at Raj Bhawan Nainital
March to April | 8 am to 5 pm |
May to August | 8 am to 6 pm |
September to October | 8 am to 5 pm |
November to December | 8 am to 4 pm |
Note: Raj Bhawan remains closed on Sunday and on all National holidays.
Entry Ticket For Raj Bhawan
Raj Bhawan: Rs. 50/-
Raj Bhawan Golf Course: Rs 450/-
How To Reach Raj Bhawan Nainital
Raj Bhawan or Governor House is located at Tallital area 3 km from Mall Road of Nainital city. One can reach Raj Bhawan easily by walk or taking rickshaw from Nainital bus stand. Nearest railway station is at Kathgodam railway station (36 kms) and airport at Pantnagar airport (56 kms) or Delhi IGI airport.
Location of Raj Bhawan
Raj Bhawan is located in Nainital ( in Amghari Nainital).