Rothney Castle
A historic private estate in Shimla, once home to A.O. Hume, founder of the Indian National Congress. Not open to the public.
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Rothney Castle
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Best for viewing from gate
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A historic private estate in Shimla, once home to A.O. Hume, founder of the Indian National Congress. Not open to the public.
"Rothney Castle is a private property, not a tourist site; view from the gate only. "
🚫 No Public Access
Rothney Castle is private property. Do not attempt to enter or you will be denied. :noentrysign:
👀 View from the Gate
Appreciate the castle's exterior and historical plaque from the main or second gate. :camerawithflash:
Quick Facts
Rating
4.2 · 15 reviews
Type
Historical Landmark
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Historic Architecture
Exterior view from the gate
Admire the early 19th-century architecture of this historic building, once home to A.O. Hume.
A.O. Hume's Legacy
Exterior view from the gate
Learn about A.O. Hume, founder of the Indian National Congress and father of Indian Ornithology, who resided here.
Ornithology Room (Historical)
Exterior view from the gate
Discover the history of a special room built for birds, reflecting A.O. Hume's passion for ornithology.
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🚫 No Public Access
Rothney Castle is private property. Do not attempt to enter or you will be denied. :noentrysign:
👀 View from the Gate
Appreciate the castle's exterior and historical plaque from the main or second gate. :camerawithflash:
📍 On the way to Jakhoo
Easily spotted when heading towards Jakhoo Temple. :world_map:
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🚫 No Public Access
Rothney Castle is private property. Do not attempt to enter or you will be denied. :noentrysign:
👀 View from the Gate
Appreciate the castle's exterior and historical plaque from the main or second gate. :camerawithflash:
📍 On the way to Jakhoo
Easily spotted when heading towards Jakhoo Temple. :world_map:
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Rothney Castle is a historically significant private property, not open to the public. Visitors can only view its exterior from the gates, often on the way to Jakhoo Temple. While its past is rich, its inaccessibility is a key point of feedback.
"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 time or ours."
Gaurav Singh Chauhan
"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 general public"
Abhishek Abrol
"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 the building."
AS Parmar
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
Rothney Castle is located on the road to Jakhoo Temple in Shimla. While you can't enter, you can view it from the main gate or the second gate on the way to the temple.
Public transport can take you towards the Jakhoo Temple area, from where you can see Rothney Castle from its gates.
The most common approach is by road towards Jakhoo Temple, where you can get a glimpse of the castle from the roadside.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
No, Rothney Castle is private property and is not open to the public. Unauthorized access is strictly prohibited.
No tickets are required as Rothney Castle is not a tourist attraction and entry is forbidden.
There are no official visiting hours as the property is private and closed to the public.
Permission to enter Rothney Castle is not granted as it is a private residence and not a public site.
🎫 🧭 Onsite Experience
You can view the exterior of the historic building from the gates and read a plaque detailing its history.
While you can photograph the exterior from the gates, it's not an ideal location for extensive photography due to restricted access.
Built in the early 19th century, it was later owned by A.O. Hume, founder of the Indian National Congress and father of Indian Ornithology.
As it's not a tourist site, there are no specific facilities. You'll find amenities closer to the Jakhoo Temple area.
📸 📸 Photography
The best photo opportunities are from the main gate or the second gate on the road to Jakhoo Temple.
Drone usage is likely prohibited due to it being private property and potentially restricted airspace.
Daytime offers the best light for viewing and photographing the castle's exterior from the gates.
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