Waquar Habib
It is impossible to miss the Hikkim Post Office on National Post Day. It stand at 14,567 ft above sea level and is the highest post office in the world. Interestingly, the whole structure is shaped like a letterbox.
Built in the Indo-Saracenic architectural style, the Kolkata GPO is one of the most important buildings of the country that was designed in 1864 by Walter B. Grenville.
The Mumbai GPO is modelled upon the Gol Gumbaz and is the largest post office in India. It was designed by John Begg in 1902. Mumbai also is where the British established the first post office in India in 1764.
The Floating Post Office is situated in the scenic city of Srinagar on the Dal Lake amidst verdant mountains. It dates back to 1953 and has been featured in several films and TV shows.
Based in a building from 1884, the Chennai GPO attracts tourists for its unique Indo-Saracenic architecture superimposed by a Gothic-colonial touch. The building is a three-story structure featuring twin towers that are 125 ft tall.
The Nagpur GPO is an important feature on National Postal Day as it is one of the oldest. Established in 1921, it is situated in a Victorian-style building that offers a parcel hub, a postal depot, a recreation club and a canteen.
The Shimla GPO exudes heritage and history through its brilliant architecture. It was constructed in 1882 and blends Alpine, Gothic, and Tudor styles. It is one of the heritage post offices of India.
Originally designed to be a British theatre, the Lucknow GPO features Gothic architectural style and is a vast building with a beautiful central hall and a clock tower. It is part of the heritage postal buildings of India.
Functional since 1885, the Delhi GPO is a heritage post office of India and is situated near the railway station of the city. It is the oldest post office in Delhi based in a British-era building.
The Darjeeling GPO is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inaugurated in 1921. It is situated at 6,700 ft above sea level and holds immense heritage and culture in its architecturally magnificent building.