9 Kilometers from the Ridge in Shimla towards Kufri the elegant Wild Flower Hall was situated at an altitude of 2,498 meters nearly 200 feet higher than that of the Viceroy's abode.
It was built by Commander-in-Chief of the British Indian forces, lord Kitchner in 1905. He was headstrong, arrogant and adamant.
He had built this as a matter of jealousies and consequent hatred for Lord Curzon, the Viceroy.
Kitchner held court in the lavishly furnished mansion he had built for himself.
Some of the furniture included French antiques, After independence it was housing a hotel of HPTDC.
The power and glory of the empire are gone but the glory of Wild Flower Hall remained in its pristine state till 5 March 1993, 8.30 p.m., when it was gutted in devastating fire.
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