SAINT JOHN CHURCH DHARAMSHALA

=> SAINT JOHN CHURCH IN THE WILDERNESS DHARAMSHLA

UNIQUE PLACE IN THE FORSYTHGANJ NEAR  MCLEODGANJ, DHARAMSHALA(H.P.)

This place is very beautiful, full of green trees and amidst the forests. This Church, built in a unique way amidst nature, remains a centre of attraction for tourists. This place filled with its views and dizzling is a very beautiful place for environmental lovers.

                                     

 

1. ST. JOHN CHURCH IN THE WILDERNESS FORSYTHGANJ NEARLY MCLEODGANJ DHARAMSHALA. ESTABLISHED-1852

 This palce is completely eco-friendly. Where you will also get to give adventure sports. Deodar trees make this place even more beautiful and shady. This place is just seven(7) Kilometer from Dharamashala and a total of One (1) Kilometer from Mcleodganj. It is also known as Forsythganj. Apart from this, this place is also associated with British Indian History. 

=>HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN CHURCH

It is said that St. John Church is the oldest Anglican church in Forsythganj/Mcleodganj, Dharamshala. Tourist keep coming here throughout the year. The church was built in 1852. Especially the purpose of building the church was done for the shelter of British Soldiers so that they could spend rest and holidays here. Many memorial stones will also be found here, which are filled with the memory of those British soldiers who spent their last time here. This church is dedicated 

to Lord Elgin the Viceroy of India from 1862-1863. In the church you can also see two magnificient glass panels made of glass. There is also a bell in front of the church. The stained glass or windows made in the church were donated by Lady Elgin.

                                                    The upper part of the church was destroyed by the earthquake of 1905. Due to this earthquake, the entire Kangra and especially Dharamshala city suffered a lot. Then there were bases of British Soldiers, not cities. It is said that after the destruction of the upper part of the church and its bell and clock tower, it was imported from England in 1915 after 1905.

 

JAMES BRUCE ,8TH EARL OF ELGIN .

You can also see a grave yard memorial sign right behind the church or you can also see a monument made of stone. This monument was built in the memory of James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin Viceroy of India1862-63. There are many places to visit around the church which you can also visit.

=> Distance of this place from Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh-

The total distance of this place from Dharamshala is seven (7) kilometers from the bus stand.

=>How to reach here-

                               1.By rail-

If you are coming from Delhi by rail, then the nearest railway station is Pathankot, whose total distance is 85 kilometers from here.

2.Other Railroad Kangra-

Another option is Pathankot to Kangra railway station, which is narrow gauge. Keep in mind that trains run very rarely here. So get your ticket confirmed in advance.

3.By traveling by plane-

The nearest airport is Gaggal Airport, Kangra, which is about 14-15 kilometers from Dharamsala. So you can easily reach this place by booking a ticket from Delhi.

     

=>By Bus and Taxi-

The city of Dharamshala is well connected by taxis and public vehicles, so you can reach here very easily with the help of any vehicle.

=> Accommodation and food arrangements-

You will get to see many hotels in the website and you can also book online in those hotels. Here you can also book online by visiting the website of Himachal Tourism.

=> When arrived-

Here you should avoid those who come during snowfall and rainy season. Apart from this, you can come here all year round.

            Thanks a lot by Rajat Travelogue (The Himalayan Tiger)