By OUR STAFF REPORTER
DEHRADUN, 23 Nov: The 186-year-old Rashtrapati Ashiyana on Rajpur Road, here will be opened to the general public starting April next year. Acting on the directions of President Droupadi Murmu, officials from the President’s Secretariat visited Dehradun to instruct state authorities to make necessary arrangements for public access to the estate. This initiative is part of the President’s ongoing efforts to open Presidential Estates across the country to the public. Currently used by the Presidential Bodyguard (PBG) Regiment, the sprawling 21-acre estate is steeped in history and heritage.
A high-level meeting chaired by Additional Secretary Rakesh Gupta from the President’s Secretariat, along with senior officials from the Uttarakhand government, finalised plans to facilitate public entry in the estate. Visitors will gain access to the main building, historic exhibits highlighting the 251-year-old legacy of the PBG Regiment, and the regiment’s 186-year-old equestrian facility. In addition to these unique attractions, the estate will feature landscaped gardens, a cafeteria, and improved infrastructure such as parking and electricity to enhance the visitor experience.
