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 For the British planter
community of Assam, Shillong was an idyllic weekend jaunt. Cool, moist
and with a temperate climate throughout the year, hilly Shillong
probably reminded those old British folk of the Highlands of Scotland.
Naturally Shillong has its share of English cottages and colonial
buildings amidst the beautiful flower gardens and natural green that the
place is famous for.
Rosaville was built in 1935 by the late Raibahadur Kanaklal Barua, a
prominent citizen of Assam and one who served as a member of the
Viceroy's Executive Council. The house was named after his daughter,
Rosa. A most endearing piece of neo-colonial architecture, Rosaville's
interiors- immaculately appointed with period furniture and numerous
bric-a-brac exude the charm and warmth of a very living past.
Before the
carving out of the hill State of Meghalaya from Assam, Shillong, its
present-day Capital, was an idyllic weekend jaunt for the British
planter community of Assam. Cool, moist and with a temperate climate
throughout the year, hilly Shillong probably reminded those old British
folk of the Highlands of Scotland.
Naturally, Shillong has its share of English cottages and colonial
buildings amidst the beautiful flower gardens
and natural green that the place is famous for. How perfectly wonderful
it would be, to spend time in one, with
a lot of history and yet as comfortable as a tea cosy! Heritage North
East has one in mind...
Rosaville was built in the year 1935 by the late Raibahadur Kanaklal
Barua, a prominent citizen of Assam
Facilities :
Room View
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