About Ambala
Lansdowne to Ambala distnce : 285 km
Estimated travel time : 7.3 hours
Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne to Ambala is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Lansdowne to Ambala by car is well connected through NH534 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Lansdowne to Ambala distance is 285 Km and is 7.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Kotdwar - Sksaroj Bridge, Bird Watching Area, St.Joseph's Cathedral Church
Najibabad - Sulatana Daku Ka Qila, Patthar Garh Fort, Char minar, The Perfection's House
Chidiyapur Forest Range - Siddh Kuti, Siddh Peeth, Mata Bhadrakali Temple, Gurudwara Sahib
Haridwar - Bilvkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Chandi Ghat, Ganga Temple, Shri Mata Mansa Devi Mandir
Bhagwanpur - Shiv Mandir, Usmaniya Masjid, Sant Namdev Mandir
Bahadarabad - Prithviraj chauvhan samarak,Chandi Devi Mandir
Saharanpur - Jama Masjid, Shri Balaji Dham, Shri Vaishno Devi Mandir, Park& Garden
Sarsawa - Shiv Mandir, Hanuman Temple, Mosque
Yamuna Nagar - Chandi Devi Mandir, Raghunath Mandir, Guru Ravidas Temple, Shiv Temple, Durga Mata Temple
Aurangabad - Shiv Temple, Maharishi Valmiki Mandir , Gurudwara Sahib
Dosadaka - Shri Ram Mandir, Shiv Mandir, Goga Mandir, Juma Masjid, Gurudwara Sahib
Mullana - Shree Mata Balasundari Devi Mandir, Shiv Temple, Shani Mandir, Hanuman Temple