Indian President has 3 official residences?!

How many of us know that Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi is not the only official residence of the President of India?

YES.....there are two other official residences(office cum residence) for the Indian President. One in Shimla and the other in Hyderabad.

 

The Retreat Building (Shimla)


Rashtrapati Nilayam (Hyderabad)


            They are considered as official retreat residence of the President. The President of India conducts office at least once a year in these two residences.

            During winter, the President visits the Retreat Building and stays there for at least two weeks to conduct official business.

            Similarly, during summer, the President visits Rashtrapati Nilayam.

            These two locations, one being in north and the other in south of India exemplifies the unity of our nation and also the unity of diversified cultures.


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