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Gorton Castle

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Historical & Heritage
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • Distance from near by city 1 Kilometer from the railway station
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)30 - 60 Mins
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips You can carry a camera. The use of the washroom inside the castle is for the visitors.

Shimla tourism Gorton Castle is famous in all over the world. Among all other attractions, Gorton Castle has always been one of the very important places to visit in Shimla indeed. All the SHIMLA TOUR PACKAGES cover Gorton Castle. It is a monument of almost a century ago. It exhibits the rich legacy of ancient India.

Gorton Castle Architecture

Originally Sir Winter Jacob structured this famous and supreme Castle. Jacob was famous for his culmination of different heritage in his designs. Lord Curzon was the one who gave consent to this design.

Though they changed the plan a little afterward, the original design is still one of the best works of Jacob’s indeed. It was founded in the year 1904. The castle typically reveals the neo-gothic structure of architecture.

The roofing made up of galvanized iron gives this castle a vintage outlook. The castle has large doors and windows, soaring tall towers and open balconies. The whole architecture shows a Rajasthani trademark overall.

The castle is encircled with greeneries and is eye candy for the tourists. The scenery becomes more beautiful in winter where snowfall around the castle makes the destination more beautiful. Gorton Castle has historical importance too. That’s why it is one of the major places to visit in Shimla without any doubt.

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