About Ambala
Dalhousie to Ambala distnce : 360 km
Estimated travel time : 7.5 hours
Dalhousie to Ambala is the most popular route for both domestic as well as foreign tourists due to its geographical location and connectivity. It is located on the border of Haryana, Punjab, and Chandigarh and is hence seen as a launching pad for exploring Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Chandigarh, Jammu, and Kashmir.
Skirted by the Ghaggar river and the Tangri river, Ambala has two sub-areas Ambala Cantt and Ambala City, and hence is called "Twin City". It is known for its large Indian Army and Indian Air Force presence. Ambala is of high religious importance with a number of famous Gurudwaras like Badshahi Bagh which commemorates the visit of Guru Gobind Singh ji, and Temples like Bhawani Amba temple. It is said that Ambala got its name from Bhawani Amba. Although there are other beliefs too about the name of this city. Ambala is equally important for business as well and is home to the largest Cloth Market in the sub-continent having about 1000 wholesale shops. From silks to handlooms, you will be spoilt for choice. Apart from the cloth market, its Science Market, gold jewellery, and linen items are quite popular.
Taxi from Dalhousie to Ambala is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Dalhousie to Ambala by car is well connected through NH44 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Dalhousie to Ambala distance is 360 Km and is 7.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Banikhet - Sunset Point, Snow Point, Forest Views, Eco Park, Devi Mata Mandir
Nainikhad - Shri Krishna Temple, Jwala Devi Mandir, View Points
Dunera - Shiv Temple, Gurudwara Sahib, Hanuman Temple
Dhar Kalan
Badhani - Shiv Mandir, Kali Mata Mandir, Ranjit Sagar Dam Lake
Pathankot - Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Kali Mata Temple, Chakki River, Shiv Temple, Ashapuri Mata Temple
Mirthal - Mirthal Temple, Shiv Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Gurudwara Sahib
Dasuya - Baba Lal Dayal Ji Temple, Forest Sightseeing, Tugal Shah Pir Baba Mosque
Jalandhar - Devi Talab Mandir, Baba Sodal Mandir, Kanji Wetland, Gurudwara Tahli Sahib, Science City, Nakodar Dargah Mudar sha ji
Phagwara - Bhai Ghaniya Sewa Kander, Shri Vishwakarma Temple, Sai Mandir, Shani Mandir
Ludhiana - Lodhi Fort, Gurudwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib, Garden, Chintpurni Mata Mandir
Khanna - Guga Merhi Kartar Nagar Khanna, Gurudwara Baba Nirgun Dass Ji, Jama Masjid, Shiv Temple
Rajpura - Hare Krishna Temple, Shri Durga Mata Temple, Gurudwara Sahib, Shiv Temple