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Ambala is a city in the state of Haryana in the Ambala district. Ambala is located near the Punjab border and it has a strong presence of both the air force and the military. Ambala is an important transit center for many tourists who have to travel to Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. A memorial is located at the Ambala Airfield and this is dedicated to all those who lost their lives in war. This is a good place to visit while travelling to the city of Ambala. There are many religious sites of significance that are located in and around the city and these include both Sikh and Hindu religious places. There are three main Gurudwaras that are located in the city and these are the Manji Sahib Gurudwara, Sis Ganj Gurudwara and Badshahi Bag Gurudwara. These are generally associated with three main gurus of the Sikh religion. Other places in the city include Ambala Muncipal Park, Hathi Kanna Mandir, Agarsein Chowk, Sardar Bazar and Yadvendra Udyan Gardens. Udyan Gardens is located around 70 km from the place and the site is divided into four sections known as Sheesh Mahal, Rang Mahal, Jal Mahal and Guldasta. This place is worth a visit while taking a trip to the city of Ambala.

Gurudwara Manji Sahib, Ambala

Gurudwara Manji Sahib, Ambala

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Nature

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 133001

STD Code: 171

Info Website: ambala.nic.in

Best Time to Visit:  October to March

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Places to VisitAdd

Ambala Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By Air : The closest airport is located at Delhi and this is around 200 km from the place. The Delhi airport is one of the biggest airports in the country and receives numerous flights from different places across the world. It is well connected to all the metros and also to international cities such as London, Paris, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and many more places. You can opt for a taxi from the airport to reach the city and they charge around Rs 7 per km. Indira Gandhi International Airport : 0124 337 6000.

By Train : Ambala has one of the oldest railway stations in the country and is connected to different places by 250 trains that pass through every day.

By Bus : Government buses and private buses operate from Delhi to Ambala on a regular basis. Private operators have A/C Volvo buses as well and these are a good option. A/C bus tickets cost around Rs 600 for the trip.

By Taxi : Ambala is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Ambala by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
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Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800
  • Surya Hotel ; Civil Hospital Rd, Ambala City, Ambala. ; Ph – (0171) 2556317 ; Facilities – Doctor on call,Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service,Air conditioning.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Hotel Amar Palace ; Near Aggarsain Chowk, Near Vijay Cinema, Ambala City, Haryana 134002. ; Ph – 0171 251 5440 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning,Laundry.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Hotel Kwality ; 6148/2, Guru Nanak Marg, Ambala. ; Ph – 0171 260 1773 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service,Air conditioning,Conference facilities,Elevators, Laundry,Parking.
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
  • AP Residency hotel ; Police Line Road, Near Telephone Exchange. Ambala. ; Ph – 0171 244 5777 ; Facilities – Non-smoking rooms, Travel Desk, 24-hour room service, Free airport shuttle, Laundry.

Top RestaurantsAdd

  • Sagar Ratna ;  Oberoi Service Station, G T Road, Ambala-134003. ; M –  91 171 2520621 ; Food Serve :  Indian.
  • Clove 99 ;  99 The Mall Jagadhari Road, Ambala. ; M –  0171 263 4999 ; Food Serve :  Continental.
  • Mirchi Restaurant ;  12th Milestone, G.T. Road, Ambala, India. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Indian.

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Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

  • Fire Bar ; 3, Police Line, Ambala- 133001. ; Ph/M: (171) 2556777, (171) 2446777. ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.
  • Sawhney Group ; 172, RAI Mkt, Ambala Cantt, Ambala – 133001. ; Ph/M: (0171) 4000004. ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : Indian.
  • Ambala Club ; Nr Vijay Rattan Chowk, Ambala Cantt, Ambala – 133001. ; Ph/M: (0171) 2640007. ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.

SpaAdd

  • Tulsi Ayurveda Clinic And Panchkarma Spa. ;  EHL House, Model Town Crossing, Sena Nagar, Near Herbal Garden, Ambala City, Haryana 134003. ; Ph/M – 91 171 653 5602 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Back Massage, Bleaching, Body Polish, Body Wrap, Deep Tissue Massage, Face Massage, Facial, Hand & Feet Massage, Head Massage.
  • Beauty Mantra ;  730, Housing Board Colony, Ambala City, Ambala – 134003. ; Ph/M – 9034784368, 8053464218 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Aeropause Ritual Massage, Back Massage, Baliness Massage, Bleaching, Body Polish, Body Wrap, Deep Tissue Massage, Face Massage, Facial, Foot Reflexology, Full Body Massage.

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Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Delhi is a major tourist city in India.
  • Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.

HelplineEdit

  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire Brigade : 101
  • Police : 100

ItineraryEdit

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