About Ambala
Gunupur to Ambala distnce : 1830 km
Estimated travel time : 33.4 hours
Ambala is one of the highly visited cities in India due to its Cloth Market and its geographical location and connectivity. It is located on the border of Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh and is hence seen as launching pad for exploring Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir. Its proximity to Chandigarh (47 km), Kurukshetra (50 km), Delhi (198 km), Shimla (148 km) and Amritsar (260 km) and its fantastic train and road connectivity makes it extremely important for tourism.
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 to the visit of Guru Gobind Singh ji, and Temples like Bhawani Amba temple. It is said that Ambala got its name from Bhawani Amba. Althogh there are other beliefs too about the name of this city. Ambala is equally important for business as well and is home to largest Cloth Market in the sub continent having about 1000 wholesale shops. From silks to handlooms, you will be spoilt for choice. Apart from cloth market, its Science Market, gold jewellery and linen items are quite popular.
Taxi from Gunupur to Ambala is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Gunupur to Ambala by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Gunupur to Ambala distance is 1830 Km and is 33.4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Kurukshetra - Known for its historical and religious importance, Kurukshetra is believed to be the holy land where the epic Mahabharata was fought. It offers attractions such as Brahma Sarovar, Jyotisar, and Bhishma Kund.
2. Chandigarh - The capital city of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh is known for its modern architecture and urban planning. You can visit attractions like Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden, and Capitol Complex.
3. Patiala - Famous for its royal heritage and historic landmarks, Patiala offers attractions like Qila Mubarak, Sheesh Mahal, Moti Bagh Palace, and Char Minar.
4. Ludhiana - The largest city in Punjab, Ludhiana is a major industrial and commercial center. It offers attractions like Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Phillaur Fort, Rakh Bagh Park, and Nehru Rose Garden.
5. Jalandhar - Known for its religious sites and rich cultural heritage, Jalandhar offers attractions like Devi Talab Mandir, Wonderland Theme Park, Pushpa Gujral Science City, and St. Mary's Cathedral Church.
6. Amritsar - Famous for the iconic Golden Temple, Amritsar is a significant pilgrimage site for Sikhs. Other attractions include Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border, Akal Takht, and Durgiana Temple.
7. Bhubaneswar - Located in Odisha, Bhubaneswar is known for its ancient temples and rich history. Some popular attractions include Lingaraja Temple, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, and Ekamra Kanan Botanical Gardens.
