Mashobra is a town in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It is connected to the state capital Shimla through the historic Hindustan–Tibet Road.In May 1948, before returning to London at the end of his mission as viceroy and then governor general of India, Lord Mountbatten and his wife Lady Edwina spent a few weeks in this retreat. The then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru paid them a visit, which is documented in the biographies of Lady Mountbatten. The president of india visits Mashobra at least once every year, and during this time his or her core office shifts to the retreat at Chharabra, in the vicinity of Mashobra. The building housing the retreat is a completely wooden structure originally constructed in 1850
How to reach in mashobra
The nearest railway station is the Shimla railway station, about 11 kms away from Mashobra. Cabs are readily available. However, Shimla railway station is narrow guage and is connected to limited places only. Nearest major railway station closest to Mashobra is Chandigarh and one can take a cab or a bus from Chandigarh to reach here.
Places To Visit In Mashobra
1 Reserve Forest Sanctuary: Birdwatching Delight
2 Wild Flower Hall: Astounding Views
3 Mahasu Devta Temple: Closer To God
4 Craignano: Villa With A View
5 The Presidential Retreat: Architectural Marvel
6 Tattapani River: River Rafting
7 Lakkar Bazaar: Shopping Spree
8 Jakhu Temple: House Of God
9 Chadwick Falls: Soothing Waterfall