Narendra Nagar Palace

Narendra Nagar Palace, also known as the Viceregal Palace, is a historic royal palace built in 1910-11 by Maharaja Narendra Shah of Tehri Garhwal. Located in Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand, at an elevation overlooking the Doon Valley and Ganges River, the palace was originally constructed to host the Viceroy of India. Now restored and integrated into the Ananda in the Himalayas luxury wellness retreat, the palace retains its colonial-era grandeur with period furnishings, portraits of former dignitaries, and architectural features including a historic billiards room.

The Narendra Nagar Palace is located within the Ananda in the Himalayas resort estate and is not open for independent public visits. The palace complex includes the restored Viceregal Palace building which houses the resort's reception area, tea lounge, billiards room featuring one of India's oldest billiards tables, and the Viceregal Hall. Access to view the palace interiors and grounds is restricted to registered resort guests. The palace showcases colonial-era architecture with life-size portraits of the erstwhile Maharaja and notable historical guests, set within a 100-acre estate surrounded by sal forests with panoramic views of the Himalayan foothills.

The Narendra Nagar Palace was built in 1910-11 by Maharaja Narendra Shah, ruler of the Tehri Garhwal princely state. It was specifically constructed to accommodate an expected visit by the Viceroy of India, though that visit never materialized. The palace later hosted distinguished guests including Lord Mountbatten of Burma, a later Viceroy of India. Narendra Nagar was established in 1919 as the summer capital of the Tehri Garhwal Kingdom when Maharaja Narendra Shah moved his capital from the old town of Tehri. The palace served as the official residence of the royal family and witnessed visits from renowned heads of state during the Maharaja's reign.