St. Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church is a historic neo-Gothic church built in 1895-1896 by Colonel A.H.B. Hume of the Royal Engineers during the British colonial period. Located near Tip N Top Point in Lansdowne, this Victorian-style structure was originally an Anglican church for British military personnel. After closing in 1947, it was converted into a museum by the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre, featuring stained glass windows and historical artifacts.

Visitors can explore a well-preserved Victorian-era church building with neo-Gothic architecture, including stained glass windows and intricate stone carvings. The interior houses a picture gallery and displays historical photographs and documents related to Lansdowne and the Garhwal Rifles regiment. A short documentary about the history of Lansdowne and the Garhwal Rifles is screened for visitors. The church is situated along the road to Tip N Top Point with views of surrounding hills.

Built in 1895-1896 by Colonel A.H.B. Hume of the Royal Engineers during the British colonial period. The church served as a place of worship for British military personnel stationed in Lansdowne cantonment. It was closed after 1947 and later converted into a museum by the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre, preserving its colonial heritage and military history.

The church represents the colonial architectural heritage of Lansdowne and serves as a testament to the region's British-era military history. Now functioning as a museum under the Garhwal Rifles, it preserves important historical documents, photographs, and artifacts related to the regiment and Lansdowne's development as a cantonment town.