AMBALA
About Ambala

Ambala, in the state of Haryana, is a city and a municipal corporation in Ambala district. It lies on the borders of two states Haryana and Punjab. Politically, it is divided into Ambala Cantt, which includes the cantonment area, and the Ambala city. Both these areas are at a distance of 3 kms from each other. In the cantonment area, there is the Indian Army and Indian Air Force base. The district has an important role to play in the local tourism scenario because of its strategic geographical location. People travelling to the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Chandigarh and Jammu and Kashmir have to pass through Ambala. It is believed that this place was founded by Amba Rajput and was hence named ‘Ambala’. According to another version, the district is called so because there is a famous temple of goddess Bhawani Amba in Ambala City. According to books of ancient history, Aryans resided at Saphera, which was the capital of Sangwan country in ancient times and is part of the Ambala district. The city of Ambala separates two river networks the Ganges and the Indus. To the north, it is surrounded by the river Ghaggar and is covered by river Tangri to the south. Ambala is known as a town of scientific instruments. Ambala is also significant from the tourism point of view. Due to its geographical location, Ambala plays an important role in local tourism. 
 

Tourist Attractions In Ambala : 12

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1: Badshahi Bagh Gurudwara
Badshahi Bagh Gurudwara
Badshahi Bagh Gurudwara lies near the district courts of Ambala city. It commemorates to the visit of Guru Gobind Singh, who stayed here while returning from Lakhnaur, where he had gone to meet his maternal parents. He stayed in the garden, under a cluster of trees. A tank has also been built near the Gurudwara Badshahi Bagh. Guru Gobind Singh ji, the tenth Guru, visited this place around 1670 during one of his excursions to Lakhnaur. While on a hunting trip one day on his horse, he came to a big garden just outside the city of Ambala. Then he was a small child of eight years, he had with him his white hawk as well. The garden belonged to Pir Amir Din, the custodian of the Muslim shrines of the city. He happened to be present in the garden at the same time. Pir Amir Din had with him a black hawk. On seeing Guruji's white hawk, the Pir got a liking to it and began thinking of how to posses the white hawk for himself.  
 
2: Bhawani Amba Temple
Bhawani Amba Temple
It is believed that the name of city Ambala has been derived from the name of Goddess Amba, whose temple is situated in the city. It is a temple of the ancient period and has been there since a very long time. The Bhawani Amba Temple in Ambala has derived its name from the presiding Goddess of the temple. The deity is known as Amba Devi or Bhawani Devi.  
 
3: European Cemetery
European Cemetery
Twenty heroes of the Anglo Boer war in South Africa, who were brought as prisoners of war, lie buried at this cemetery after they were executed for waging a war against the British. During the Anglo Boer war, the British made hundreds of Boers prisoners of war and sent them to India, Sri Lanka and several other colonies. Many of them were even kept in Ambala jail. A few of them could not return to their country and died here. Twenty of them were buried here and a commemorative pillar was constructed after the British and the Boers reached an agreement and joined hands against the Blacks. The graves of others heroes, with their names inscribed can still be seen at this cemetery.  
 
4: Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib
Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib
It derives its name from the village it is situated in; Lakhnaur is a village located 13 kms from Ambala city headquarters. It was the ancestral village of Guru Gobind Singh's mother, Mata Gujari. At the age of four, Guru Gobind Singh accompanied by his mother stayed at Lakhnaur for over six months. Later, the house in which they had lived during their stay at Lakhnaur was maintained as a holy shrine. During the latter half of the 18th century, the house was converted into a proper Gurdwara. The Gurdwara building is in the centre of a large walled compound and has some distinctive architectural features.  
 
5: Gurudawara Manji Sahib
Gurudawara Manji Sahib
The Manji Sahib Gurdwara is the most popular Sikh shrine of Ambala. It is located at Kaith Majri near National Highway 1. The sixth and tenth Sikh Guru Hargobind Singh and Guru Gobind Singh respectively visited this place. In 1950, the foundation of this gurudawara was laid. There is beautiful meenakari an art of painting and chitrakari an art of figure painting work in the gurudawara.  
 
6: Gurudawara Panjokhara Sahib
Gurudawara Panjokhara Sahib
Gurdwara Sri Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji is about 8 kms from Ambala city headquarters along the Ambala Naraingarh road, it marks the spot consecrated by Guru Harkrishan, by his stay during his journey from Kiratpur to Delhi. A small memorial raised in honour of the Guru was developed into a Gurdwara during the Sikh Rule. Now, it has become a vast complex including the double-storey sanctum entered through a spacious hall, Guru Ka Langar with a vast dining hall, and enclosed sarovar and ancillary buildings for staff and pilgrims.  
 
7: Sis Ganj Gurudawara
Sis Ganj Gurudawara
Gurudwaras Sis Ganj, an enchanting Sikh shrine is located at a distance of about 300 meters from Gurudwara Manji Sahib. The Gurudwara is double storied and there is an open hall inside it. The shrine is dedicated to the Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur.  
 
8: Hanuman Temple
Hanuman Temple
This is 250 year old temple near the railway station of Ambala city. The old GT Road also passes from this temple. The artwork inside the temple draws close resemblance to Mughal School of Painting. The temple is much frequented by pilgrims and especially on Tuesday and Saturday and on Hanuman Jayanti, a procession is taken out from this temple.  
 
9: Holy Redeemer Church
Holy Redeemer Church
It was built under the British rule, when troops of East India Company were transferred from Karnal to Ambala. 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. The church collapsed and a new church was constructed at the same place in 1902. In 1956, this church was handed over to Redemptories group.  
 
10: Jain Temple
Jain Temple
Many Jain saints have paid visit to Ambala city from time to time. At present, Jain Shavetamber idol worshipper sect and 105 year old Shri Supashvarnath temple exist here. Every year on Jain festivals, processions are taken out with many followers taking part in it. Even the Digamber sect has its roots in Ambala and an ancient Adinath Digamber temple is located here.  
 
11: Shiv Temple
Shiv Temple
This is 300 year old temple is situated in the cloth market of Ambala. This temple has been restored from time to time. Right in front of this temple, there is a minaret Ashok ki Lat. Lot of people come to pay obeisance at this temple.  
 
12: St. Pauls Church
St. Pauls Church
Located in Ambala Cantonment, it is one of the oldest churches in the region. St. Paul’s church was consecrated on January 4, 1857 and was bombed during the 1965 Indo Pak war. The bombing by a Pakistani aircraft considerably destroyed the beautiful church building and today only the church tower remains.  
 
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How To Reach Ambala

By Air - Ambala does not have an airport. The nearest airport to the city is located around 40 kms from the place at Chandigarh. The Chandigarh airport is connected to all major cities in India.

By Rail - Ambala Cantt is a major Railway Station that located in the region. Regular trains are available to all the major cities in India. It is also the divisional headquarters of the Northern Railway Zone.

By Road - Ambala is easily accessible from all the neighbouring major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar and Shimla. The Ambala Cantt bus stand is quite close to the Railway head. Private buses are also available to the city from the nearby cities in the state.

Local Transport - Auto-rickshaws are the best ways to travel the city.
 

Traditional Food (Regional cusine of Ambala)

1 - SARDAR SWEET SHOP (MATTI WALE), LOCATED AT RAI MARKET ROAD, PALLEDAR MOHALLA - (FAMOUS FOR PAKORA,SAMOSA,IMARTI)
 
2 - JANTA SWEETS, LOCATED AT JAGADHARI ROAD, KARAN MARKET, BC BAZAAR - (FAMOUS FOR KHOYA BARFI AND LADDOO)

3 - SHARMA SWEET SHOP,    LOCATED AT RAILWAY COLONY, AMBALA CANTT - (FAMOUS FOR SAMOSA AND JALEBI)
 
4 - SAWHNEY, LOCATED AT JAGADHRI GATE, PATTI MEHA - (FAMOUS FOR VEG PAKORA, PANEER PAKORA AND MATHI)

5 - PURAN SINGH KA DHABA, LOCATED AT AMBALA CANTONMENT - (FAMOUS FOR MUTTON CURRY)

6 - JEET DHABA, LOCATED AT COURT CHOWNK STREET NUMBER 1, MAHAVIR NAGAR - (FAMOUS FOR CHANA MASALA)

7 - DISHOOM RESTAURANT    , LOCATED IN AMBALA - (FAMOUS FOR BIRYANI , MUTTON AND FISH DISHES)

8 - RAM CHAT BHANDAR, LOCATED AT SHOP NO. 24,  MODEL TOWN, SECTOR 7 - (    FAMOUS FOR PANI PURI  AND AALOO TIKKI)

9 - MITHU GRILLED, LOCATED AT GALAXY MALL URBAN STATE, SECTOR 7 - (FAMOUS FOR SANDWICHES)

10 - JAIN SODA WATER, LOCATED AT J.D. PLAZA,CROSS ROAD 6, SADAR BAZAR - (FAMOUS FOR CHOWMIEN AND SPRING ROLL)

11 - KHAN DHABA, LOCATED AT CROSS RD 7, SADAR BAZAR, AMBALA CANTT - (FAMOUS FOR BUTTER CHICKEN AND DAL MAKHANI)
 

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