According to Christ Church history, during the British rule in India, a large number of British people and Anglo Indians used to reside in Shimla. As most of these people were believers of Christianity, they wanted a church there to offer their prayers. Thus on September 9, 1884, the government laid the foundation stone of the Christ Church Shimla. The church became sanctified on January 10th, 1857 but was given license to conduct divine services on October 11, 1846. After a long 11 years of construction, the church was finally completed with a total cost of rupees 40,000 to 50,000. Among these, 12,000 were contributed by the government, while others were collected from private sources.

The Christ Church Shimla has attractive architecture. It was built in the Neo-Gothic Style of architecture, designed by Colonel J T Boileau, a famous architect during the period, who was also the architect of the St. George's Church Agra. The church has windows whose glasses are colored with brass plaques. Inside the temple, it is simple but has beautiful stained windows which adorn the walls. 

These four windows signify four virtues of Christianity, charity, humility, fortitude and faith, hope, and patience. The church towers are about 90 feet tall and have a clock, a big brass church bell, and a set of tubular bells. There is also a fresco that surrounds. The chapel window. Another attraction of the church is the paintings that depict the life events of Jesus Christ.

• You can visit the old library adjacent to the church, which has a plethora of enviable books and ancient scripts. 
• The architecture of the Church is enchanting and mesmerizing. You can walk around the church and admire the early colonial architecture. 
• If you are a believer, you can offer your prayers in the church.
   

• Do not forget to visit the old library adjacent to the Church.
• The church is nearer to the Ridge and is a common spot in Shimla, therefore you would not face difficulties reaching or leaving here.
   

The best time to visit Shimla is between November and March if you want to enjoy the snow. If you want a pleasantly cool climate you can visit during April and May. During April and May there will be cold showers, so carry winter clothes with you as a precaution

• The Ridge
• Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo
• Jakhoo Hill
• Chadwick Falls
• Viceregal Lodge and Botanical Garden
• Gorton Castle

• The construction of this beautiful church took a long time of 11 years to complete.
• This church has the biggest pipe organ in the entire Indian subcontinent.
• The Christ Church Shimla is the second oldest Church in North India.