Christ Church

Christ Church, Mussoorie Overview

Christ Church is the oldest existing church in the Himalayan region. The hallowed gothic building in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India was completed in 1836 and is a testament to the faith of the Anglican parishioners who built it. Christ Church stands atop the Tip-In-Top Mountain, offering visitors breathtaking views of the Doon Valley and distant snow-covered peaks.The edifice of Christ Church reflects both Indian and English architectural styles, featuring an arched roof, pillars, cross-shaped windows, octagonal drums, pointed tower, and a pillared portico.

The church’s stained glass windows depict various scenes from the life of Jesus, all resplendent in vivid colors. The peaceful garden adjacent to the church also offers a romantic setting for newlyweds.Inside the church, visitors can take pleasure in its century-old wooden pews and other antiques, including an oil painting of the Last Supper in the tower room. At the altar, find a brass lectern attached to the wall and an organ accompanied by other musical instruments.Besides its unrivaled beauty and devotion to its parishioners, Christ Church is also notable for its musical acoustics, which cannot be found at any other structure of its kind. Tourists often come to experience a sense of timelessness within the high, vaulted ceilings.Every Sunday, Christ Church is open for Anglican worship services, in English and Hindi, and visitors can attend Mass with the local community. Because of its age, the church has been listed as a Grade II Historical Monument by the Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Uttarakhand. Non-Christians can also visit the church and explore its fascinating history and beauty.Whether you're a Christian or not, a visit to the Christ Church in Mussoorie is an enlightening experience. Brighten a sunny Sunday with a peaceful morning spent in the sacred mountain church, or get lost in the beauty of its stained glass windows and breathtaking stone façade under a full moon.

People from all over the region — India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar — come to view the beauty of the Christ Church.