About Ambala
Lucknow to Ambala distnce : 755 km
Estimated travel time : 11.3 hours
Lucknow 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 Lucknow to Ambala is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Lucknow to Ambala by car is well connected through Agra - Lucknow Expressway and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Lucknow to Ambala distance is 755 Km and is 11.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Bangarmau - Shekh Auliya Dargah Shareef, Mira Baba Masjid, Sindohi Devi Mata Mandir, Shiv Temple
Kannauj - famous for perfumes and rose water
Karhal - Shiv Temple, Balaji Temple, Water Park, kali Mata Temple
Bhadan - Shri Mahakaleshwar Mandir, Lord Hanuman Temple, Mata Mandir
Pratap Pura - Shiv Temple, Yamuna River, Radha Krishna Temple, Mata Mandir
Agra - Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-daulah's Tomb, Mehtab Bagh, Shopping in Agra
Mathura - Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple, Gita Mandir, Vishram Ghat, Jama Masjid
Vrindavan - Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple, Gita Mandir, Vishram Ghat, Jama Masjid
Tappal - Sheetla Mata Temple, Shiv Mandir, Devi Temple
Jewar - Raja Nahar Singh Palace, U.P. Ceramics & Handicrafts
Faridabad - Crown Interiorz Mall, Surajkund Lake, Raja Nahar Singh Palace, Hanuman Mandir, Shirdi Sai Baba
Noida - Worlds of Wonder, Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Kalindi Kunj, Atlantic Water World, DLF Mall Of India, ISKCON
Ghaziabad - ISKCON Temple, Swarna Jayanti park, Drizzling water park, City forest, Shipra Mall, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Indirapuram Habitat Centre, Gaur Central Mall
Sonipat - Ancient Pandav Place, Ancient temple of Guru Gorakhnath, Baba Dham, Baba Meer Mukand Sainipura, Buddhist site of worship, Dada Shambhunath
Murtal - Famous for its food joints like Sukhdev dhaba
Panipat - Bab-i-Faiz Gate, Devi Temple, Hemus Samadhi Sthal, Ibrahim Lodhi's Tomb, Kabuli Bagh Mosqu
Karhal - 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