Gorton Castle

It is the secretariat building, not a tourist spot. The guard let us in since it was closed on Sunday. It had the one of the best views of Shimla.

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Central government AG office Gorton Castle is a historic castle located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It was built in 1904 as the residence of the Chief Commissioner of British India, Sir William Gorton. Here are some interesting facts about Gorton Castle: 1. Architecture: The castle is a blend of Gothic and Victorian architectural styles, with intricate stone carvings, wooden paneling, and ornate furnishings. 2. Location: Gorton Castle is situated on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of Shimla and the surrounding Himalayan mountains. 3. History: The castle has served as the residence of British officials, including the Viceroy of India, and has hosted several notable guests, including royalty and heads of state. 4. Restoration: After India gained independence, the castle fell into disrepair but was later restored in the 1990s. 5. Present use: Today, Gorton Castle houses the Himachal Pradesh High Court and is also used for government events and functions. 6. Heritage significance: Gorton Castle is a protected monument under the Himachal Pradesh Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1974. 7. Tourist attraction: The castle is open to visitors and offers guided tours, providing a glimpse into Shimla's rich history and colonial past. If you're planning a visit to Shimla, Gorton Castle is definitely worth exploring!

Although one is not allowed to enter the building, the compound is free of cost to visit. The area is well maintained and it offers age old British Architectural designs.

The office of the Accountants General, Himachal Pradesh is housed in Gorton Castle Building perched on the top of its own hill. Gorton Castle is a very imposing structure originally constructed in the 19th century and named after its owner, Mr. Gorton, ICS, in 1840. After his death, the building passed on to various hands and lastly was owned by Sir James Walker, who wished to make it a hospital but proposal was later rejected due to non-suitability of site. Then the Government of India, purchased this building for Rs. 1,20,000 in 1900. The new building in present state was constructed in the year 1901-04 at a cost of Rs 11 lakhs under supervision of Maj H.F.

This is a heritage building built by the Britishers. At present this is the office of the ACCOUNTANTS GENERAL of Himachal Pradesh.

This is a heritage building build by Britishers in 19 th century. It is currently getting renovated..It is now an office of Accountant General of Himachal Pradesh .

Gorton Castle was initially built as the Accountant General of Punjab's office in the early 20th century. Renowned architect Sir Swinton Jacob created the neo-gothic castle, which is a vision of grandeur and opulence. Now it's the central government office of Principal accountant general (Audit) alongwith Accountant General ( Accounts and Entitlement). The building was gutted in fire in January 2014 and now it's has been restored to its original heritage design by incurring an expenditure of approx 200 crores.