Mashobra & The Retreat
Mashobra
A quiet village among apple orchards and cedar forests, where the Indian President's summer residence, The Retreat, is now open to visitors.
Mashobra lies about 12 km northeast of Shimla at roughly 2,150 metres. It is much quieter than the town, with hillsides covered in apple orchards and cedar forests. Nearby, The Retreat is the 19th-century summer residence of the President of India. It has been opened to public visits in recent years, where you can see its wooden architecture and gardens (advance online booking required; visits are suspended while the President is in residence). The area also has the Craignano Nature Park and several forest trails. It suits travellers who want to escape the crowds of the town and stay in village guesthouses, and it pairs well with Naldehra and Kufri.
Opening hours
Open all day; palace opening days and times per official booking
Nearby sights
- Kufri
- Jakhoo Temple
- Lakkar Bazaar & Ice Skating Rink
- Christ Church
- The Mall & The Ridge
- Scandal Point & Gaiety Theatre
- Kali Bari Temple
- Naldehra