Indian Institute of Advanced Study

Do you want to go to the historic site where the decision to separate India into Pakistan and East Pakistan was made in the days leading up to the country's independence? Then you must find your way to Shimla's Indian Institute of Advanced Study. The house was originally erected as a mansion for Lord Dufferin, who served as Viceroy of India from 1884 to 1888. It is now one of the most prominent destinations to visit in Shimla and Manali. The majestic structure was known as the Viceregal Lodge at the time, and it received electrical connection in 1888, much before the rest of Shimla did. After India's independence, the site was used as the president's summer residence, known as Rashtrapati Niwas, before being converted into a center for advanced study and research. The edifice is notable for its magnificent Victorian design and majesty.