Shimla

Bantony Castle

Open Time : Open 24 hours

Entry : free

Address : Bantony Castle, Kali Bari Road, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Why to visit Bantony Castle

A historic monument, Bantony Castle is a stop on the Shimla Heritage Walk. The castle and the cottage are both parts of the estate covered by this stroll. 

History of Bantony Castle:

  • Bantony Castle was built over 125 years ago on the estate of the Maharaja of Sirmaur's Summer Palace. 
  • The estate had only a cottage before the castle was built, which belonged to Captain A Gordon.

The architecture of Bantony Castle:

  • With turrets, sloping roofs, and a chalet, the Bantony Castle is a two-story structure. 
  • The structure is an excellent illustration of Tudor Revival or faux Tudor architecture. Cast iron makes up the building gate.

Why is Bantony Castle famous? 

  • The melancholy atmosphere that these areas of the estate have is frequently mentioned by visitors.
  • Since this historical site has become a popular tourist destination, the government bought the property and reconstructed it so that future generations can experience the British colonial era.

Despite being renovated and rebuilt, several areas of the Bantony Castle are still in deterioration. Presently, the castle area is used as a heritage museum and contains artifacts and things from the colonial era.

Things To Do: Heritage tour, Sightseeing

Best Time To Visit: All-year destination

Time Duration: 1 hour

Visiting Time: 2-3 hours

FAQ on Bantony Castle

How to reach Bantony Castle?

The castle is easily reachable by road, and visitors can walk or hire an auto-rickshaw to get there from any location in the city. The route can be travelled by private or self-driven cars through Cart road and Mall road.

What are the places to visit near Batony Castle?

Christ Church, Kali Bari Temple and Shri Hanuman Mandir are the places to visit near Batony Castle.

What are the places to stay near Batony Castle?

Hotel Chaman Palace, Hotel Valley Crown and The Haritage Hotel Shimla are the places to stay near Batony Castle.

What are the places to eat near Batony Castle?

Menu Hotel, Sudipa S Kitchen and Green Valley Kitchen are the places to eat near Batony Castle.

When is the best time to visit Batony Castle?

Batony Castle can be visited at any time of the year.

Special Tip

It's a beautiful location to witness a stunning dawn or sunset. It is advised to visit either in the early morning or evening because the view of Shimla City from here looks amazing.

By TANISHA JAISWAL

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