Bantony Castle - Historical place in Shimla - Shimla, India

The government have completely restored the place both interiors and exteriors. You can visit the place as such and know about the castle/Bungalow. Else you can come for half an hour light and sound show held at 8 pm in Hindi and 8:30 in English (though English show was canceled as not much people). The show will tell you about the history of Shimla during various passes! Must watch if you are into history and would like to know about the place.

Dating back to the 18th century, these two buildings--Bantony Castle and Bantony Cottage, both within the Bantony Estate--were once the summer residence of the Maharajas of Sirmour. The name 'Bantony' is a corruption of 'Bentinck', the Governor General whose Shimla residence was in the vicinity. Later on, the building saw various owners and was put to various uses, including as the office of The Tribune newspaper. Most recently, it has been restored and now offers a daily sound-and-light show every evening at 7.30; the show explains the history of the castle. The day we visited, the show had been cancelled because of some technical problem. Though we weren't allowed to see the building on the inside, even the outside is beautiful enough to be worth the visit. Later, there are plans to convert the castle into a museum, which should make it even more interesting as an attraction.

Place displaying architecture of British Raj, well-preserved and informative. Contains many photos of Old Shimla and Shimla under Britishers.

Perfect destination for parents and kids for knowing Shimla and it's History...Mr Anupam Kher ki Zubaani

The building has great history and recently a light show of half an hour having ticket cost Rs. 100 has started. The light show is very beautiful. Well well managed and organised. A museum is under consideration and will start soon.

As a professional review these days just going to see a quick review about this location one thing I would like to tell you that you are not allowed to go in just take photos from outside its like completely the only place from outside and remember taxis won't work here not because they don't want to but because they are not allowed by the government of Himachal Pradesh you can go there by walking if you are on the Mall Road it's so close have a little bit of what it's good for health to rest I would hardly say you if you are going to extend your plan one day Mall just for visiting this location it's not worth it only see this place while you are getting around 2 Indian institute of advanced studies which is on the same day and opposite 28 there is a bird sanctuary you can also go there so thank you for reading my review this was all about castle. Additional I am also adding the photos opposite to it have a look there.

I'm delighted to praise the place, its exquisite ambience, and the breathtaking view. It's truly a hidden gem that captivates the senses and offers a serene escape from the ordinary.

It's a beautiful building situated near the Grand Hotel or Godesses Kali temple shimla, you can enjoy light and sound show in the evening