Landmarks · Rajpur Road
Rashtrapati Niketan
Also called President's Retreat, Rashtrapati Ashiana
The President's 21-acre retreat on Rajpur Road, used as a summer camp for the Governor General's Bodyguard from 1838 and a Presidential Retreat since 1976. Open to the public since July 2025, with guided tours of the heritage building, the stables and horses of the President's Bodyguard, lily and rockery ponds, a rose garden, a cafeteria and a souvenir shop.
Local tip · Book on the Rashtrapati Bhavan visit website before you go.
Quick answers
Where is Rashtrapati Niketan in Dehradun?
Rashtrapati Niketan (also called President's Retreat, Rashtrapati Ashiana) is in Rajpur Road, Dehradun. Open it in Google Maps for directions from where you are.
What are the timings of Rashtrapati Niketan?
10 am to 5 pm, closed Mondays. Timings can change, so check before you go.
When is the best time to visit Rashtrapati Niketan?
October to March.
Any tips before going to Rashtrapati Niketan?
Book on the Rashtrapati Bhavan visit website before you go.
Doon Dekho hasn't visited this place yet. These details come from the public sources below, checked 10 Nov 2026. They change, so confirm before you go.
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