President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday will visit “The Retreat” at Mashobra near Shimla from June 2 to 6.
On June 3, the President will address the Golden Jubilee Convocation of Indira Gandhi Medical College. On the same day, Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, will host a cultural programme and banquet in honour of the President. The President will host a reception for senior dignitaries of the State Ministers, officials and journalists on June 5.
'The Retreat', which is part of the President’s Estate, is located in a picturesque surroundings, and is a 1,000 feet higher than the Shimla Ridge Top. Originally constructed in 1850, it was taken over by the then Viceroy in 1895.