St Mary Church, Uttarakhand
A Catholic Church of historical importance, St. Mary's Church is located near Tip N Top Point in Lansdowne. In 1895, St. Mary's Church was constructed by Col. A.H.B Hume of the Royal Engineers. A historian, as well as normal visitors, like to visit this jewel in Lansdowne city, St Mary's Church adds to the charm and tranquility of the surrounding.
An old-world charm can be seen at St Mary's Church, but after 1947 preaching at the church was stopped due to deterioration. The Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre takes charges to convert the Church. Now its is a small museum, showcasing old pictures and stories of the pre-independence era. This museum also houses the audiovisual displays of the history of the Lansdowne and Garhwal Regiment.
History
Mary's Church is a popular tourist attraction of Lansdowne and was built by Col. A.H.B Hume of the Royal Engineers. Construction of this Church began in 1895 and was completed in 1896. This church was closed after 1947 and was later converted into a museum by the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre.