Timeline
10:00
Arrive at Kellie's Castle as it opens. Pay the entrance fee and explore the eerie, half-finished mansion. Look for the rumored secret passages and hidden chambers that give the site its haunted reputation.
11:30
Take a break inside the grounds or nearby if available. This is a remote location in Batu Gajah, so plan your sustenance carefully.
12:00
Finish your tour. The taxi driver usually waits for an hour, so you have ample time to wander the grounds without rushing.
Local tip
Kellie's Castle is located in Batu Gajah, half an hour's drive from Ipoh city centre. A taxi will cost around RM50-60 and usually waits for an hour, which is enough time to look around thoroughly. There are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity, so bring water and snacks.
Check before you go
- Entrance is RM5 for adults and RM3 for kids aged 3-12.
- Ensure you have transport arranged, as the site is remote.
- No food or drink facilities are listed on-site; bring your own supplies.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ipoh (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).