Morarji Castle

Mahabaleshwar India
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NearBy Airport
Pune (110 Km)
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Best Season
January - December
  • Visiting Time : 10 AM - 6 PM
  • Ideal Duration : 2 Hrs
  • Best for : Heritage & History
  • Distance from City Centre : 2.6 km
  • Local Transport Mode : Local Bus,Taxi

Mahabaleshwar is home to the Morarji Castle, a fortification that successfully survived the ravages of time. Visitors get an opportunity to appreciate the Colonial design of the building. This beautiful building is perched in the hill resort of Mahabaleshwar and served as a dwelling that Britishers on official duty visited in India. Among many of its interesting claims to fame, one of them is the fact that Mahatma Gandhi lived in this place on his visit to Mahabaleshwar in 1945.


Admire the mesmerizing and polite Morarji Castle depicted against the backdrop of Mahabaleshwar, situated in the state of Maharashtra. The British architecture of this castle structure, which is still in use, has an interesting story about Mahatma Gandhi who was once there. And as you walk around, enjoy the sight of the beautiful periods of colonization that complement this historic site.


Weekends are perfect to visit if you want to enjoy the sights and sounds that Morarji Castle has to offer without waiting in long queues. The site may still show some signs of wear and tear but the overall atmosphere and the historic importance of this place make it ideal for anyone who wishes to take a trip into the past and enjoy its unspoilt beauty.


Set in a serene location, Morarji Castle Mahabaleshwar is beautifully landscaped with greenery around it. The architecture of the castle is a combination of British style and Indian style architecture popular at that particular time. This place has a rich historical past and can be a great cause of interest to people who wish to know the cultural practices of Mahabaleshwar close to the architectural beauty.


You can also include the castle in several Mahabaleshwar Tour Packages that you can book when getting ready for the conquering of this beautiful hill station, with its amazing views, old temples and other attractions. The castle is also interesting historically, as it helps when understanding the history of Mahabaleshwar and its colonial legacy, without detracting attention from its nature.

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