ST. JOHN CHURCH - LANSDOWNE (UTTARAKHAND)

A Roman Catholic Church located in Lansdowne. It was established in 1936 under the supervision of Agra Diocese. The beautiful interiors and serenic surrounding of the church attracts pilgrims and tourists. The whole construction of church was done in 1937. St. John Church was designed in colonial architecture, the church is spred over wide area and encompasses various sections that were used for different purposes by church's administration.

After 1947, St John's Church was kept adandoned for years and it was eventually handed over to the Government of India in 1951. In 1977 Rev. Gratian Mundadan wished to start a new mission station at Lansdowne and entrusted the responsibility to Fr. John Chakkanattu. In 1980, Mrs. Indira Gandhi granted permission to handover the church to diocese.

A good tourists spot every year a large number of people pay their visit to St. John Church in order to take blessings. If you wish to visit Lansdowne then you must pay visit to St. John Church located at the Mall Road of Lansdowne. Also provide a Vantage point to Tourists.

HOW TO REACH

It is positioned only at a distance of 1kms away from the Lansdowne City and can be simply reach via walk. Nearest Railway station is Kotdwar Railway station and nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport.

WHEN TO VISIT

While the church is open throughout the year so you can pay your visit anytime mean while the best time to visit the church is in winter season starts from November till February.

NECESSARY INFORMATION

1. St. John Church is relegious place and one must maintain the decorum when on the premises.

2. The area of the church is absolutely eye capturing you must need to carry out your camera as there is no restriction for Photography.

3. Clicking pictures inside the church is strictly not allowed.

TIME TO SPEND 

You can easily spend around 1-2 hrs here.