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- Best season
- Spring and autumn
- Time of day
- Late morning
- Crowds
- Moderate
Historical PlaceFamousColonial-era building / gardens
Viceregal Lodge / Indian Institute of Advanced Study
Historic building associated with British-era administration and major political discussions.
Photo: Aniketalam · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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01 — The story
The story
A grand hilltop lodge witnessed decisions that shaped the subcontinent’s modern history.
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02 — About
About Viceregal Lodge / Indian Institute of Advanced Study
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We’re still writing about Viceregal Lodge / Indian Institute of Advanced Study: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
Time and effort
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- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
Tickets and permits
- Entry fee
- Entry/tour fees and opening schedules may change
- Parking
- Parking may be available but limited.
- Permits
- No special permit generally known; guided-access rules may apply.
On the ground
- Local food
- Siddu, chana madra
Stay safe
Check current visiting hours and photography rules.
Where it is
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
31.10° N 77.14° E
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