Churches in Ambala

Ambala has some of the most beautiful and historically significant churches in the entire state of Haryana. In spite of being built around centuries ago, these churches are still very well maintained and are an attraction for the tourists from all over the world.

Famous Churches in Ambala

Given below are the details about the famous and historic churches in the city of Ambala.

St. Paul’s Church in Ambala

Located in Ambala Cantt, St. Paul’s Church is one of the most important and oldest churches in the region. It was built in the year 1855 by the British engineers. Initially, it was commonly known as England’s Girjaghar. In the year 1857, the church was sanctified and renamed as ‘St. Paul’s Church.’
This magnificent church has suffered extensive damage to its premises during the Indo – Pakistan war in the year 1965. But still, in the present time, the proud remnants of the structure sets as a live exemplar to the beautiful church that was once situated on the place. Initially, the Church was spread over a vast area of 21 acres. But now, a large area has been taken over by the Air Force for the establishment of a school and various other purposes.

St. Paul’s Church Address: Inside the Compund of Air Force School
Alexandra Road, Ambala Cantt
Haryana – 133 001

Holy Redeemer Church in Ambala

Holy Redeemer Church is another one of the most important and oldest churches in the city of Ambala. It was constructed by the British people at the time when the droves of East India Company were relocated to Ambala from Karnal. Built in the year 1848, the Holy Redeemer Church also has two rooms which were initially set up for the troops and at present are used as a reading room and a dispensary. The only Catholic Viceroy of the country, Lord Viceroy, had also made a visit to the church. In the year 1902, the church warped down and a new one was constructed in its place.
The Church is a live testimony to the Gothic architectural style. It comprises of a large tower held by well built pillars. The high roof of the church offers a very picturesque milieu the greenery around. It is very hard to believe that such well maintained church was built around 100 years ago.

Holy Redeemer Church Address: 114, Lawrence Road
Staff Road, Ambala Cantt
Ambala, Haryana – 133 001
Phone: 0171 263 4124

Apart from the above mentioned churches, the city of Ambala also has  a number of other churches as well. Some of them are:

Mother of Perpetual Help Church
Address: Bhurewala Post, via Naraingarh
Naraingarh Road, Ambala City
Ambala, Haryana
Phone: 01734 255 003

Archbshop's House, National Church of India
Address: 1448, Sector 9
Urban Estate, Ambala City
Haryana – 134 003
Phone: 0171 253 5448

Eternal Life Church
Address: 12/A, Grand Trunk Road (NH-1)
Navneet Nagar, Ambala City
Haryana

Peniel Pentecostal IPC Church
Address: 93, Durand Road
Ambala Cantt, Haryana

Compound Church
Address: National Highway 65
Preet Nagar, Ambala City
Haryana

Marthoma Syrian Church
Address: Ambala Cantonment
Ambala, Haryana

Church
Address: Cross Road 4
Gandhi Market Road, Punjabi Mohalla
Sadar Bazar, Ambala
Haryana – 133 005

Whenever you get to visit Ambala, make sure you visit these beautiful churches in the city.