Roadtrip: Kellie’s Castle, Batu Gajah
Continuation of our Perak and Pahang Roadtrip. Our next stop after visiting Sekinchan Town was Kellie’s Castle, which is located in Batu Gajah.
From Sekinchan, it took us about 1 hour to Teluk Intan area. You will have to pass Teluk Intan before being able to see the Batu Gajah signs. We had a few stops asking people for direction, and they were very helpful in guiding us. Frankly without asking around, we would be lost.
Kellie's Castle
Kellie’s Castle is only open till 6pm in the evening. We got there at 5.55pm. Thank god they allowed us to purchase the tickets (which cost RM4 per person, it’s slightly higher for overseas tourist). My first impression of this place was that I was marvellous. I was wondering why didnt Kellie complete his castle.
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Our first stop was at the main entrance of Kellie’s Castle, where we took some photographs. Next a tree that was named Bear Tree. When you go near this tree, you will see a bear shaped face appearing out of it. Very unique.
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
This whole place is quite suitable for photography, there are many antique designs and material that you can take photos with.
Now, what did I know about Kellie’s Castle. It was said that there was something in this castle that didn’t allow workers to complete it. Everytime they nearly complete the castle, something weird happens and workers die. Kellie was said to have passed away in Portugal somewhere in the 1920s. They also mentioned that his soul still roams around his castle along the corridors. I also read that there was a secret undergroud tunnel that lead to a temple that is nearly 2kilometers away. Me and a friend (Robin) tried looking for this passageway but was to no avail. It was sealed for safaty purpose and to avoid people from getting into. Researchers should go and investigate whether this is true. Anyway, the following write up about Kellie’s Castle is derived from Wikipedia:
Kellie’s Castle (sometimes also called Kellie’s Folly) is located near Batu Gajah, and is about 20 minutes’ drive from Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. The unfinished, ruined mansion, was built by a Scottish planter named William Kellie Smith. According to differing accounts, it was either a gift for his wife or a home for his son.
Kellie Smith’s wife, namely Agnes had problems conceiving and after praying to one of Hindu’s goddess, namely Amman. His wish was granted (This is according to some believe, not sure how true). Because of this, Kellie wanted his statue to be made beside Amman. Today there is a temple few kilometers away and kellies statue can be seen at the roof top of the temple. That’s all I know from aunties and uncles who talk about that ancient place.
Kellie's Castle
When I was at Kellie’s Castle, I did not at all feel any spoky things happening. We just minded our own business and took all the photography we could. We were in there till nearly 7pm, how kind of them to leave the place open an hour late. I felt that the roof tops should be covered with railings to avoid people from falling down. Small kids were walking at corners of the rooftop, which is very dangerous. I’ll stop with the write up now and do enjoy the photographs.
Kellie's Castle
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Kellie’s Castle
We used to pass through this place on the way to UiTM Perak…
There is a story among the locals there I think about Kellie’s Castle..
They say if you drive a bit further down the road, you will see another ruins. It was said it was the house of Kellie’s maid. Some say it was his mistress, kinda like a Sleeping Dictionary like the movie with the same title staring Jessica Alba who swears in Malay. So he wanted to built the mistress a house too, but alas, since the house for the mistress was not finished as with its castle, and the forgotten ruins is still there..
After people pause and thought about the story.. Say
GOTCHA!!!!..
LOL.. I feel for it when my sister told the story, there is not such thing as mistress house. Heck.. its just some random people base for their abandoned home which does not go as long back as Kellie’s castle
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Hahaha, nice one. For a moment I thought it was true too
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nice photos.
Came across your website by accident, but i got hooked on reading about the places you’ve travelled to. Will be coming back and checking out more of your travel stories. Got you on ‘Favourite’.
@Nurul Thanks for visiting my blog
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Interesting place, heard of it many times but never got a chance to visit. Will go there one day together with the Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan. Great info!
Wilson
@Wilson It is bro, you would enjoy it.
good stuff! very detailed infos. Thanks, gotta visit on this holiday season
[...] Kellie’s Castle is a must visit location of you’re into mystery and historic buildings. Basically Kellie built the castle for his wife and family but it was never completed. There were secret passage ways around the castle and also an underground tunnel that currently leads to an Indian temple. During my visit there, we did try and explore to where this hidden tunnel was, but due to security reasons, they have sealed it and it’s not visible anymore. [...]