Himalayan International School
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Himalayan International School, Shimla is a co-ed day and boarding school situated in summer palace of former Maharaja of Darbhanga called Kalyani House located at Chharabra
, Shimla
, Himachal Pradesh
, India
. The building was named after Maharani Kam Sundari (Kalyani) Singh, third wife of Maharaja of Darbhanga Kameshwar Singh. This school was founded by Late Major General Jagjit Singh (Retd.) and the main patron was Maharani Kalyani Singh of Darbhanga.Late Major General Jagjit Singh (Retd.) was also the first Chairman of the school. First principal of the school was Mrs. Indira Goswami.
After Mrs. Indira Goswami.Late Maj. Gen. Jagjit Singhs Adopted daughter Dr. Miss. Sarita Singh alias
Dr. Smt. Sarita V Rao (Now) was immediately appointed as the succeding Principal W.E.F. 1 Jan 1985 and was as principal till 31 March 2001. She was also a board member appointed as Dy.Director of the Sardar Kumer Singh educational society. She has served for 20 years in day cum boarding school.The autobiography written by Maj.Gen.Jagjit Singh has given his appreciation for Dr.Smt.Sarita V Raos valuable contineous hardworks to build the institute. After her retirement Mr. Raja Singh was taken incharge as the next Principal W.E.F 1 April 2001.
The school's location is remarkably beautiful with breath-taking views all around.Pir-panjaal range towards the east with lovely Shali-devi temple on top is separated from school by mashobra valley.A helipad and Retreat (summer holiday destination for president),governer's house (punjab) lie in vicinity.Wild flower hall, an international tourist destination)is minutes away and famous tourist spot Kufri
is about 5-6 km.The highway on which the school is located boasts of being an international highway leading to Tibet.
Summer is the best time to visit while winter is harsh.But snow lovers still flock the place in winters for games in Kufri.Many Bollywood films like "Loot Maar,Badeltay Rishtey,King Uncle"have completely been shot in the scenic beauty of the School. After the death of former Chairman and founder of the school, school lost its dignity and went into the hands of a company Alchemist.Owner of Alchemist tried to demolish the school but parents of the presently studying students stood forward to protest and challenged the company in Shimla High Court,the message spread out through Internet worldwide by social profile networks and old students showed their interest and came to Shimla to help the present ruling committee of the school. Honorable Chief justice ordered the old students to reform the society and raise funds. Soon a society called "HISSA" (a part) was reformed and funds in large quantity poured in,with in a week amount crossed above Five Lakh as being an International school 30% of the old students were foreigners and showed true interest in the school management and saving the school getting into another hands.
Complete address of the school is:
Himalayan International School
Kalyani House
Chharabra
Shimla Pincode 171 012
Himachal Pradesh
Chharabra
Chharabra, a small village situated approximately 8250 feet above sea level, 13 km from Shimla, India, on National Highway 22 , has summer retreat of President of India, summer residence of Governor of Punjab, a five star luxury hotel, a boarding school, and a helipad even though the...
, Shimla
Shimla
Shimla , formerly known as Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills," a term coined by the British...
, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a state in Northern India. It is spread over , and is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the south, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east...
, India
India
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. The building was named after Maharani Kam Sundari (Kalyani) Singh, third wife of Maharaja of Darbhanga Kameshwar Singh. This school was founded by Late Major General Jagjit Singh (Retd.) and the main patron was Maharani Kalyani Singh of Darbhanga.Late Major General Jagjit Singh (Retd.) was also the first Chairman of the school. First principal of the school was Mrs. Indira Goswami.
After Mrs. Indira Goswami.Late Maj. Gen. Jagjit Singhs Adopted daughter Dr. Miss. Sarita Singh alias
Dr. Smt. Sarita V Rao (Now) was immediately appointed as the succeding Principal W.E.F. 1 Jan 1985 and was as principal till 31 March 2001. She was also a board member appointed as Dy.Director of the Sardar Kumer Singh educational society. She has served for 20 years in day cum boarding school.The autobiography written by Maj.Gen.Jagjit Singh has given his appreciation for Dr.Smt.Sarita V Raos valuable contineous hardworks to build the institute. After her retirement Mr. Raja Singh was taken incharge as the next Principal W.E.F 1 April 2001.
The school's location is remarkably beautiful with breath-taking views all around.Pir-panjaal range towards the east with lovely Shali-devi temple on top is separated from school by mashobra valley.A helipad and Retreat (summer holiday destination for president),governer's house (punjab) lie in vicinity.Wild flower hall, an international tourist destination)is minutes away and famous tourist spot Kufri
Kufri
Kufri is a tiny hill station in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh state in India. It is located 13 km from the state capital Shimla on the National Highway No.22.The name Kufri is derived from the work "Kufr" meaning a lake in the local language....
is about 5-6 km.The highway on which the school is located boasts of being an international highway leading to Tibet.
Summer is the best time to visit while winter is harsh.But snow lovers still flock the place in winters for games in Kufri.Many Bollywood films like "Loot Maar,Badeltay Rishtey,King Uncle"have completely been shot in the scenic beauty of the School. After the death of former Chairman and founder of the school, school lost its dignity and went into the hands of a company Alchemist.Owner of Alchemist tried to demolish the school but parents of the presently studying students stood forward to protest and challenged the company in Shimla High Court,the message spread out through Internet worldwide by social profile networks and old students showed their interest and came to Shimla to help the present ruling committee of the school. Honorable Chief justice ordered the old students to reform the society and raise funds. Soon a society called "HISSA" (a part) was reformed and funds in large quantity poured in,with in a week amount crossed above Five Lakh as being an International school 30% of the old students were foreigners and showed true interest in the school management and saving the school getting into another hands.
Complete address of the school is:
Himalayan International School
Kalyani House
Chharabra
Shimla Pincode 171 012
Himachal Pradesh