About Ambala
Manali to Ambala distnce : 338 km
Estimated travel time : 9 hours
Manali 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 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 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 Manali to Ambala is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Manali to Ambala by car is well connected through NH3 and NH205 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Manali to Ambala distance is 338 Km and is 9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Naggar - Naggar Castle, Trekking and Fishing, Uruswati Himalayan Folk Art Museum, Dagpo Shedrupling Monastery, Gauri Shankar temple, Jagatipatt temple, Krishna Temple
Kullu - Raghunath Temple, Naggar, Manikaran, Great Himalayan National Park, Bhrigu Lake, Prashar Lake, Malana, Friendship Peak, Parvati Valley Trek, Gauri Shankar Temple
Bhuntar - Basheshwar Temple, Jagannath Temple, Bijali Mahadev Temple
Aut - Prashar Lake, Triyugi Narayan Temple, Dechen Choekhor Mahavihara Monastery, Bijli Mahadev Temple
Pandoh - Solang Valley, Beas River, Manikarna Gurudwara, Jogini Waterfall, Himdimba Devi Temple, Gulaba, Bhrigu Lake, Jana Waterfall
Mandi - Pandoh Dam, Rewalsar Lake, Sunder Nagar, Prashar Lake Trek, Barot, Kamru Nag Lake, Chindi, Janjehli
Ner Chowk - Rewalsar Lake, Tarna Devi Temple, Bhima Kaali Temple, Kamlagarh Fort
Sundar Nagar - Sunder Nagar Lake, Sukhdev Vatika, Mahamaya Temple, Sheetla Mata Temple, Baglamukhi Temple, Veena Mata Temple, Murari Devi Temple, Rewalsar Lake, Kamrunag Lake
Barmana - Shri Naina Devi Temple, Bhakhra Dam, Gobind Sagar Reservoir, Bandla Hill Top, Fort Bacchretu, Baba Nahar Singh Temple, Bandla Paragliding, Kol Valley Adventure Spot
Billaspur - Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanan Pendari Zoo Park, Kutaghat Dam, Mahamaya Devi Temple, Deorani-Jethani Temple, Madku Dweep
Swarghat - Bandla Hill Top, Bandla Paragliding, Kandrour Bridge, Chadwick Falls, Bhakra Dam, Viceregal Lodge & Botanical Gardens
Rupnagar - Virasat E Khalsa, Gurudwara Bhatta Sahib, Sirhind Canal