Church of St John

St John’s Church, an emotional memorial of British colonial rule, is placed in the forests area of Dharamsala. The mortal remains of Lord Elgin, the British Viceroy, who died in 1863 in Dharamsala is enclosed in this Church. This is a masterpiece of architecture made out of stones of variety of colors.

The church itself is placed in a scenic location covered by Deodar trees. Stained glass windows and memorial plaques are some of the attractions of the church. Many tourists visit this church to have the feeling of British cultural ambience.

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