Distance from near by city 5.1 Kilometers from DharamshalaTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 hoursTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)Travel Tips Maintain silence and serenity and pray for wellness. Take a camera for some beautiful shots of this breathtaking scenario. As a sign of peace, lit a candle there with good wishes. In north India, one of the most popular, holy, and historical churches is St John Church. It is a dedication and tribute to respected John the Baptist. Thi church is very famous for it’s splendid Belgian glass (stain glass) window. That was donated by Lady Elgin’s wife of Lord Elgin.
The location of this church is 6.5 km away from the Dharmashala in Himachal Pradesh. It consists of the beauty of the town, tradition of history, and yes, the ultimate savior of mankind indeed. If it is a plan to visit this place, St. John Church should not miss anyway for sure.
The interesting fact about St. John Church
Besides that, there is an amazing and unbelievable incident that revolves around this church. In 1905, a massive earthquake, popular in name as “Kangra earthquake” occurred in North India including Dharamshala and McLeodGanj. Around 19800 local people, numerous buildings and heritage had destroyed including the popular bell tower and so. But the miracle was, St John Church, the magnificent and holy church, survived that day with pride and traditional structure.
The architecture of this church is not only royal but also very aesthetic. Vintage structures, Belgium stained glasses, colors, Christian cemetery turned this building to heaven. Besides that, the renowned “Deodar forest” has added the essence of beauty into this and that is breathtaking. Though there are many places here without any doubt it is one of the very famous and most visited places to visit in McLeod Ganj.
