President of India inaugurates Tulip garden at Rashtrapati Bhawan in Shimla; Retreat to be open for visitors from April 23rd
Shimla, April 18
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the Tulip Garden at Rashtrapati Bhawan in Shimla, the official residence of the President, on Sunday, April 18th. The garden features a variety of tulips including Strong Gold, Denmark, Velemark, Jumbopink, and Laptop, which visitors and tourists will be able to view from April 23rd.
The Rashtrapati Niwas, previously known as the ‘Presidential Retreat’ in Mashobra, will also be opened for visitors from the same date. Visitors and adventure enthusiasts will be able to explore the nature trails and orchards surrounding the Niwas.
During her visit, President Murmu strolled around the Rashtrapati Bhawan premises, inquiring about the different plant varieties. She was accompanied by Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who also took a stroll through the Tulip Garden.
The Retreat Rashtrapati Niwas is one of three Rashtrapati Bhavans in the country, including Raison Hill Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi and Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad. Interested visitors can book their visit to the Shimla Rashtrapati Niwas through the official website of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The President is on a four-day visit to Shimla and will be staying until April 21st. The opening of the Tulip Garden and the Retreat Rashtrapati Niwas is expected to draw tourists and visitors from all over the country to experience the beauty of the region.
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