Nainital Governor’s House (Raj Bhavan) was built in 1899 and designed in a Victorian gothic style by the architect F.W. Stevens. Built as the much envied summer residence of the governor of the North West Province, it later became the summer residence for the Lieutenant Governor of the United Provinces.
Currently, Raj Bhavan is the official guest house for the governor of Uttarakhand and for visiting state guests.
The beautiful estate consists of a two-storied mansion with 113 rooms, lush gardens over 220 acres, a swimming pool, and a 18- hole golf course. One can enjoy a game of golf with special permission. Raj Bhawan Golf Club is a 100-year-old course located at Nainital. This 18-hole par-61 championship golf covers an area of 45 acres. It is one of the few Raj Bhawans in India which allows the public to enter its gates to explore its lovely interiors. The conservatories on the grounds are really worth a look. The Raj Bhawan has a rich collection of 19th and 20th Century weapons like lances, swords, muzzle loaders, elephant tusks and other trophies and collection of Medals and antique furniture.
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