Rothney Castle — Attraction in Mall Road Area

NOTICE: PRIVATE PROPERTY – ROTHENY CASTLE

Please be advised that Rotheny Castle is not open to the public. This is a completely private property, and unauthorized access is strictly prohibited.

Do not visit hoping to gain entry or request permission to enter you will be turned away. As the Farm Manager of Rotheny Castle, I can confirm this is not a public place, museum, or tourist site.

Please respect the privacy of the property and do not trespass.

Thank you for understanding and for not wasting your...

One of the most historic buildings of Shimla, tucked away on the road to Jakhoo Temple.

Built in early 19th Century it has been home of the AO Hume the founder of Indian National Congress Party. He was also known as father of Indian Ornithology.

The property now is in private hands and with restricted access. However one can have look at it from the main gate.

On the way to Jakhoo Temple one can have good view from second gate. There one will also find plaque giving history of...

This castle was built by edward rothney later it was purchased by A.O Humes founder of INC party .He was the then district collector of itawa district . A special room/museum was built in this castle for birds as A.O humes was also known as father of ornithology After death of his wife he left shimla and moved to london.....

This place is not open for...