Holy Redeemer Church, Ambala

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Holy Redeemer Church, Ambala Cantt, Haryana. Edit

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Holy Redeemer Church was built under the British rule, when troops of East India Company were transferred from Karnal to Ambala. Moreover, there is an ancient residence of a priest within the church compound.Constructed in 1848, the catholic church also features two rooms initially made for the troops, which are used as a dispensary and a reading room at present. The church was visited by Lord Ripon, the only Catholic Viceroy of India, during his visit to Shimla.The church collapsed and a new church was constructed at the same place in 1905. There is a memorial stone, marking the site of the high altar of the old Church to the north of the present church. The new church has a huge tower, sturdy pillars and elevated Gothic roof.

Holy Redeemer Church, Ambala

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October to March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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Minimun 30 Minute.

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Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

BUS : The Haryana state transport buses as well as the private buses operate from Delhi to Ambala on a frequent interval. Delhi is around 210 km from Ambala. Other cities connected to Ambala are Chandigarh (45 km), Patiala (50 km), Amritsar (248 km) and Shimla (151 km).

Train : The city itself has one of the oldest railway stations of the country and it is well linked to various places of the nation by 250 trains that run from here on a regular basis.

Air : Delhi Airport is the nearest airfield to Ambala, located at a distance of 200 km. It is one of the biggest airports of India and hence, it connects with almost all the major cities of the world such as London, Paris, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and various other places. From the airport, one can get a taxi to reach Ambala.

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