ST. MARY CHURCH - LANSDOWNE (UTTRAKHAND)

St. Mary Church is a popular destinations among tourists in Lansdowne and was built by Col. A.H.B Hume of the Royal Engineers in 1895. Historians as well as normal visitors likes to visit this jewel in Lansdowne City, St. Mary's Church adds to the Charm and tranquility of the surrounding.

HISTORY OF ST. MARYS CHURCH

An old life charm can be easily seen at St. Mary Church but after 1947 preaching at the the church was stopped due to deterioration. The Garhwal Rifles Regiment Centre takes charges to convert the church. Now it's a small museum showcasing the old picture and stories of the pre independent era.

TIMING FOR AUDIO VISUAL PRESENTATION - 8:00AM Every Morning.

ENTRY FEE - FREE 

HOW TO REACH

Is located at 1.5 km away from Lansdowne reached by tracking. Railway station is Kotdwar railway station(42km) and airport at Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (150km).

WHEN TO VISIT

Winter season is the best season to visit Lansdowne. People wear heavy clothes during this time. Summer season in Lansdowne starts from March and lasts till June. Monsoon season starts from the month of July till October.

PLACES TO VISIT NEAR 

1. TIP N TOP - This surely hit in the list of Lansdowne sightseeing. Treat your eyes with the magnificent scenic splendor when you are in Tip N Top. Just behold the Garhwal hills.

2. BHULLA TAL - Bhulla tal is an ideal picnic spot for families and even for a solo travelers longing for peace. Owning to its ability to please every traveler this lake is often advised as one of the best places to see in Lansdowne. The lake is located near the well maintained park.

3. GARHWAL MESS - Garhwal mess which is actually one of the oldest building situated in Lansdowne. Built in 1888 this mess is preserved and maintained by the state government and reflects age old Architecture and a century old heritage of the Indian Army and is beautiful and mesmerizing.

4. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH - A catholic Church that was built in 1936 the St. John's Church located on the Mall road and is one of the most well places to visit in Lansdowne.

5. DURGA DEVI TEMPLE - located around 25 km from Lansdowne, Durga Devi temple is one of the famous religious places to visit. As the name implies, dedicated to Goddess Durga, the temple is located inside a cave.