After
independence the building served as Punjab
High Court and it was Here that the trial
of Nathu Ram Godsey, who assassinated
Mahatma Gandhi, took place in 1948-49
when Himachal became full fledge state
the building became the Raj Bhawan, Unfortunately
it burnt down in 1981 but it has been
restructured in 1991 and designed to
match the hill architecture palatial
pattern and now it is a heritage luxurious
hotel has been handed over to the Himachal
Tourism by the State Govt.
The British Empire may have ceased to
exist, but its Echoes still linger on
in Shimla (2130 m). As the "summer
capital of the British in India",
this was the country's focus for the
better part of every year and now, it
is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh.
Today, it's well developed facilities,
easy accessibility and numerous attractions
make it one of India's most popular hill
resorts. Places in the lower ranges of
the Himalayan mountains, it is surrounded
by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron
forests. Within the town are a host of
splendid colonial edifices, quaint cottages
and charming walks. Shimla holds a variety
of shopping, sports and entertainment. |
