Shimla

Christ Church, Shimla

Open Time : Open 24 hours

Entry : free

Address : Christ Church, Shimla, Ridge To US Club, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Phone : 0177 265 2953

Why to visit Christ Church, Shimla

The Christ Church in Shimla is the second-oldest church in all of northern India, and in addition to its exquisite architecture, it is a place of natural devotion

Highlights of the Christ Church:

  • The Shimla Christ Church, which features five stained glass windows that highlight various Christian virtues and a front porch, is built in the neo-gothic architectural style.
  • The stunning library boasts an impressive collection of books and other old scriptures and is fashioned in the traditional Elizabethan style.
  • The stately church is a well-liked tourist destination because it has been featured in several well-known Bollywood films, including Black and 3 Idiots.
  • The church really sparkles at night when it is lit up, and in the winter, it looks magnificent. 

Entry fee: Free

FAQ on Christ Church, Shimla

How to reach Christ Church, Shimla?

The church is about 3.6 kilometres away if you are staying someplace in Shimla's center. The Shimla Christ Church, which is next to the Shimla US Club, is easily accessible by foot. The church is also accessible via taxi and bus. Take National Highway 22 and turn into the circular road that goes right to the Ridge if you're going here from the train station.

What are the places to visit near Christ Church, Shimla?

The Mall, The Ridge and Green Valley are the places to visit near Christ Church, Shimla

What are the hotels near Christ Church, Shimla?

Hotel Springfield, City Inn and Hotel Amar Palace are the places to visit near Christ Church, Shimla

What are the restaurants near Christ Church,Shimla?

The Brew Estate, Le Gourmet and Pakwan are the restaurants near Christ Church, Shimla.

Special Tip

Stay silent at all times inside the church. Keep your camera away from the church's interior when taking photos. If you're going to be there on a Sunday or during Easter or Christmas, go to the Sunday Mass because it is magnificently decorated and midnight mass is held there.

By Abhilasha Prasad

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