Christ Church, Shimla

Name: Christ Church
Address: Mall Rd, Shimla, 171001, India
Telephone: +91 177 265 2953

#2 among attractions in Shimla

Top attraction, Church

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Facts and practical information

Christ Church, Shimla, is the second oldest church in North India, after St John's Church in Meerut. Worship is conducted in Hindi and English. Presently, Dr. Rockes Barnabas Sandhu is the Metropolitan of India, Bishop of the Diocese of Amristar, Anglican Church of India and Chairman of Amritsar Diocesan Trust Association. ()

Coordinates: 31°6'15"N, 77°10'34"E

Address

Mall RdShimla 171001 India

Contact

+91 177 265 2953

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Day trips

Christ Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kali Bari Temple, Jakhu Temple, Shri Hanuman Jakhu, Indira Gandhi Medical College.

0.6 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Kali Bari Temple, Shimla
15 min walk • Kali Bari Mandir is a Hindu temple situated on Bantony Hill, Shimla. The temple is dedicated to fearsome reincarnation of Goddess Kali, known as Shyamala, after which the Shimla city is named. The goddess is believed to have existed near Jakhoo.
0.5 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Jakhu Temple, Shimla
14 min walk • Jakhu Temple is an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman. It is situated on Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km east of the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m above sea level. Each year, a festival is held on Dussehra, before 1972 the festival used to be held at Annadale.
0.5 miSE
Monuments and statues
Shri Hanuman Jakhu, Shimla
14 min walk • Shri Hanuman Jakhu, deemed to be as the Pride of Shimla, is a statue of Lord Hanuman situated under the periphery of Jakhu Temple on Jakhu Hill in Shimla. It is one of the tallest statues in the world with the height of 33 metres.
0.4 miE
Memorial
Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
11 min walk • Indira Gandhi Medical College, formerly the Himachal Pradesh Medical College, formerly known as Snowdown, located in Snowdown area of Lakkar Bazaar, is a state-owned medical college and hospital in Shimla in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.
~820 ftW
31°6'16"N • 77°10'24"E
The Mall, Shimla
4 min walk • Neighbourhood
~800 ftS
31°6'8"N • 77°10'36"E
Johnnies wax museum, Shimla
4 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~820 ftW
Mountain railway with sweeping views
Kalka–Shimla Railway, Shimla
4 min walk • The Kalka–Shimla railway is a 2 ft 6 in narrow-gauge railway in North India which traverses a mostly mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla. It is known for dramatic views of the hills and surrounding villages.
1.2 miS
31°5'14"N • 77°10'36"E
Chadwick Falls, Shimla
31 min walk • Waterfall, Park
1.1 miW
31°6'34"N • 77°9'33"E
The Army Heritage Museum, Shimla
28 min walk • Museum
~1110 ftW
31°6'19"N • 77°10'21"E
Scandal Point, Shimla
6 min walk • Neighbourhood
~730 ftW
31°6'17"N • 77°10'25"E
Gaiety Theater, Shimla
4 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Christ Church open?

Christ Church is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Christ Church?

Nearby attractions include Gaiety Theater, Shimla (4 min walk), Lower Bazaar, Shimla (4 min walk), Johnnies wax museum, Shimla (4 min walk), The Mall, Shimla (4 min walk).

How to get to Christ Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christ Church:

Bus

Rivoli Busstand (4 min walk)
Bus to New ISBT (11 min walk)

Train

Shimla (25 min walk)