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All About Shimla's Recently Reopened Bantony Castle

This beautifully restored castle not only offers a glimpse into the colonial past but also serves as a modern cultural hub, attracting travellers from all over the world

Bantony Castle Photo: reshmijadwani/Instagram
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The Bantony Castle, a historical site situated in close proximity to Mall Road in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, has recently been made accessible to the general public. The castle's grand reopening took place on September 20, with Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu presiding over the ceremony. During the inauguration, he expressed how the Bantony Castle complex serves as a splendid testament to Shimla's opulent heritage and provides a window into its past as the erstwhile summer capital.

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