About Ambala
Kanpur to Ambala distnce : 690 km
Estimated travel time : 11.5 hours
Kanpur 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 Kanpur to Ambala is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kanpur to Ambala by car is well connected through NH19 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kanpur to Ambala distance is 690 Km and is 11.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Akbarpur - Durga Mata Mandir, Shitala Mata Mandir, Mosque
Sikandra - Shri Maha Kaleshwar Shiv Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Kali Mata Temple, Mosque
Hasuliya - Hanuman Mandir, Durga Mata Mandir
Etawah - Lion Safari, Raja Sumer Singh Fort, Tixxi Temple, Kali Bahan Temple Dwar, Parka Talab
Jaswantnagar - Ayodhya Temple, Shiv Temple, Hanuman Temple, Kali Mata Temple
Bhadan - Shri Mahakaleshwar Mandir, Lord Hanuman Temple, Mata Mandir
Datauli - Devi Shakuntala Mandir, Krishna Mandir, Kali Devi Mandir
Agra - Itmad-ud-Daula, Mehtab Bagh, Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Anguri Bagh, Chini Ka Rauza, Yamuna River
Baldeo - Shri Dauji Maharaj Temple, Shree Krishna Mandir, Radha Krishna Temple
Mathura - Birth place of Lord Krishna
Jever - Amusement Park, Shri Dauji Mandir, Mosque, Shiv Mandir
Bajna - Bihari Ji Mandir, Khatu Shyam Mandir, Shiv Mandir
Rabupura - Film City, Hanuman Mandir, Mahadev Temple, Mosque
Greater Noida - Stellar Children's Museum, Surajpur Bird Sanctuary, Theme Park
Ghaziabad - ISKCON Temple, Dudheshwar Nath Mandir, Amusement Park, Shiv Temple
Sonipat - Badkhalsa Memorial, Sai Temple, Jain Mandir, Khwaja Khizr Tomb, Jurasik Park Inn
Panipat - Tomb of Bu-Ali Shah Kalandar, Panipat Museum, Devi Temple, Fun City Mall, The Kala Amb Park, Mittal Mega Mall
Karnal - Karnal Lake, Cantonment Church Tower, Karan Tal Park, Pukka Pul, Kalander Shah's Tomb, Chhachhrauli Fort
Kurukshetra - Brahma Sarovar, Sri Krishna Museum, Jyotisar Birthplace of Bhagavad Gita, Kurukshetra Panorama & Science Centre, Sheikh Chilli's Tomb, Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple
Shahbad - Rishi Markandeshwar Mahadev Shiv Mandir, Gurudwara Sri Singh Sabha