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Rani Ka Talab, Ambala Cantt 133001, Haryana, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Rani Ka Talab, Ambala, the Rani Ka Talab (Lake) is a 400 year old beautiful and historic pond located in the Ambala Cantonment Area. Spread over an area of 4 acres, the Talab is located near the Army unit in the cantonment area. The pond was handed over to the Indian Army after Independence. There are two temples located near the pond – Shiv Mandir and Devi Mandir that attract large number of tourists and devotees.The pond is almost dry in summer and has water mainly during monsoon. The Talab is built in rich architectural style and has outlet facility so that water does not stagnate in the pond. Proposals are being worked on to improve the park by planting more greenery, improving the parking facility, proper sheds around and building food courts.
Rani Ka Talab, Ambala
HistoryEdit
Rani Ka Talab is one of the historic testimonies, of the town built by Raja Ranjit Singh of Chhachhrauli. The 400 year old pond is positioned within Ambala Cantonment. According to historians, the king of Chhachhrauli dug up two ponds,named one was called Raja Ka Talab and, whereas the other one was Rani Ka Talab. Raja Ka Talab was turned into a modern park, known today as a Patel Park., which was called Company Bagh during British regime.Construction of both the ponds was identical with both featuring Lord Shiva temple on it’s banks.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimun 30 Minute.
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How to ReachEdit
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. The Rani Ka Talab (Lake) is a 400 year old beautiful and historic pond located in the Ambala Cantonment Area. Spread over an area of 4 acre
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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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
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HelplineEdit
- Control Room, Ahmednagar – 0171-2550161, 0171-2553223.
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
