Peterhoff to stop wedding bookings from June 12; government approves reconstruction on PPP mode

Shimla, Nov 11

State government two main properties are currently in the mid of changing its operations set up as there are information from valid documents with us finalised that ‘Peterhoff to Stop Wedding Bookings from June 12, Government Approves Reconstruction on PPP Mode”

Second important decision is about GAD holding inquiry into seepage and structural damage at Willy’s Park, Shimla, to fix responsibility

The Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to stop bookings for marriage functions at the State Guest House Peterhoff from June 12, 2026, a decision that could further affect the already strained financial position of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), as wedding functions have been an important source of revenue for the property.

The decision was communicated by the General Administration Department (GAD) through an official letter dated January 29, 2026, following discussions at a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on January 19.

According to the communication, the government has approved the proposal for reconstruction of the existing State Guest House Peterhoff on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis. Alongside the approval, the government has directed that no further bookings shall be accepted in respect of Peterhoff after June 12, 2026.

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The decision to discontinue wedding bookings could have financial implications for HPTDC, which has been facing economic difficulties. Peterhoff, one of the prominent government-owned hospitality properties in Shimla, has traditionally hosted marriage ceremonies and other social functions, providing an important avenue of income. The withdrawal of this facility could affect its revenue generation until the proposed reconstruction and future arrangements under the PPP model take shape.

The GAD communication also brings into focus concerns over the quality of construction at Willy’s Park, Shimla, where seepage and damage to the plaster of the walls have been noticed in different portions of the building.

The government has ordered an inquiry through the Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD) to fix responsibility for the damage. According to the letter, the plaster of the walls in the lowest three storeys of the Circuit House at Willy’s Park has deteriorated due to seepage. Similar seepage-related damage has also been noticed on the upper floors of the building, which was constructed only in 2019.

Taking note of the condition of the relatively recently constructed building, the Council of Ministers decided to hold an inquiry through the HPPWD authorities to establish responsibility for the defects and determine accountability.

The GAD has directed the Managing Director of HPTDC and the Engineer-in-Chief of HPPWD to take further necessary action in accordance with the decisions and submit an action-taken report to the department within ten days.

The communication, issued by Deputy Secretary (GAD) Anil Kumar, was marked as most urgent and addressed to the Managing Director of HPTDC and the Engineer-in-Chief of HPPWD.

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