PERAK TRIP 2019 - KELLIE'S CASTLE

 Many trips to Ipoh but have overlooked visiting this historical uncompleted castle located in Batu Gajah, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia.  This unfinished castle, now a ruined mansion was built by a Scottish planter named William Kellie-Smith. We were told by our tour guide that this castle was built for his wife and is believed by the locals that it is haunted.

There was also a saying that the the Indian Temple near the castle was built when the many of Indian workers building the castle fell sick. Do read up Wikipedia for more information.  

It was constructed sometime in 1915 but ended in 1926.  The castle is of Indo-Saracenic and Moorish Revival architecture.

Now the castle is opened for visitors daily from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.  Admission Charges for Malaysians - RM 5 [adult], RM 3 [children]. Foreigners are charged RM 10 [for adult] and RM 9 [for kids].

All in all there are 3 floors and the 3rd floor which was not completed is without walls.  Visitors need to be careful if going up to this floor.