- Location: Haryana
- Languages: Hindi
- Major Attractions: Gurudwaras, Parks
- Best Visiting Time: Throughout the year
Visitors can find Ambala in the Indian state of Haryana, the place can find an Indian army base, air base and famous railway station in Ambala. Visitors can also see famous industries in Ambala, visitors can reach Ambala by road, rail, and airways from other regions of Haryana and also from all over India. The following are the most visited places in Ambala.
Name
The word “Ambala” is derived from “Umbala”. It is said that the city got its name from one of the Rajput ruler Amba. According to another view, the city is named after the deity Amba who is highly revered here. A less frequent theory states that since the city abounds in production of mangoes (Aam), it is called so.
Best Places to Visit In Ambala
Rani Ka Talab
Visitors can see this famous water tank, Rani Ka Talab in Indian state of Haryana claimed to be built around 400 years ago, the visitors can see this tank in Ambala Cantt, it is maintained by the Indian armed forces. The visitors can see famous temple and Indira Park near this water tank, also famous markets. In the British occupation rule, the water tank was known as Company Bagh.
- Best Season to Visit: October – March
- Duration of Visit: 1-2 hours
Sis Ganj Gurudwara Ambala
Visitors can see this famous Gurudwara in Ambala place, mostly visited by Sikh religion followers to take a bath in the water tank in this monument. Locals also call this monument as Baoli Sahib. Visitors travelling from Delhi to Ambala, can reach this place after covering a distance of about 200 kms. In Ambala the visitors can find this Gurudwara in Anandapur region.
- Address: Old Town, Ambala
Jain Mandir Ambala
Visitors can visit this Jain Mandir in Ambala, the visitors can find this temple in Halwai market place in Ambala town claimed to be housing place of idols of more than 2500 years old. The temple is claimed to be built around 150 years ago, the idols in this temple are claimed to be dug up in the nearby city of Pinjore.
- Timings: 7 AM – 6 P M all days of the week
Holy Redeemer Church Ambala
Visitors can find this Church in Ambala city mostly visited by Christian religion followers. Claimed to be constructed during the British occupation, the visitors will be amazed by the architecture of this church, in Ambala; the visitors can find this church at a road named as Lawrence. The visitors can find a reading room and a medical facility in this church.
- Address: 114, Lawrence Road, Staff Road, Ambala Cantt, Ambala
Hanuman Mandir
Visitors can find this Hanuman Mandir claimed to be constructed in the 18th century, the visitors will be amazed by the architecture of this temple, in Ambala, the visitors can find this Hanuman Mandir at a road named as Grand Trunk near the Ambala railway station. The best time to visit this temple is at Tuesday and Saturday and a festival named as Hanuman Jayanthi.
- Timings: 6 AM – 8 PM all days of the week
Ambala Cantt
You can have the insight into the major industries of the city at this commercially important center. Here, you can have the glimpse of industries manufacturing surgical and other instruments.
Yadavindra Gardens
This big garden is divided into 4 major parts. You can have the look at Sheesh Mahal, Rang Mahal, Jal Mahal, and Guldasta. A canal passes through this garden; the beauty of the garden is aggravated by lush greenery and lovely fountains. You can sit back and relax at one of the restaurants that are present both inside and outside the garden premises. A zoo is also present here and is an attraction for children.
Gurudwaras
There are multiple shrines that are frequented by Sikh pilgrims. The popular ones are Sis Ganj, Badshahi Bagh, and Manji Sahib. Apart from Gurudwaras, there are Muslim shrines also that adorn the place. The dargah of Tajuddin Chishti is visited by Muslim devotees.
Paget Park
Another pleasant place of Ambala is Paget Park. Originally designed as a cathedral of St. John’s, the park is now an open area.
Other Attractions
Among the other attractions that are present here include St. Paul’s Church, Bhawani Amba Temple etc. Patel Park and Taqwal Shah shrine are the other pilgrimage places.
Accommodation
Mountain Quail and Batra Palace are the important accommodation places that are present here.
