About Ambala
Narkanda to Ambala distnce : 209 km
Estimated travel time : 6.3 hours
Narkanda 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 Narkanda to Ambala is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Narkanda to Ambala by car is well connected through NH5 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Narkanda to Ambala distance is 209 Km and is 6.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Shillaru - Mananeshwar Mahadev Temple, Orchards
Kufri - Mahasu Peak, Kufri valley etc
Shimla - Viceregal Lodge & Botanical Gardens, Hawa Ghar, Chadwick Falls, Museum, Hanuman Temple
Kandaghat - Karol Tibba, Kalka - Shimla Road,Jatoli Shiv Temple, Baba Balak Nath Temple, Chail wildlife sanctuary, Sunset Point
Solan - Mushroom Capital of India, Temples, Yundung Monastery, Shilli Wild Life Sanctuary
Kumarhatti - Jail Museum, Heritage Museum, View Point, Gurudwara Sahib, Church
Dharampur - Sunset Point, Baba Balaknath Temple, kasauli Village, Hanuman Temple
Sari - Kulja Mata Temple, Hanuman Temple, Park, Forest View
Parwanoo - Prachin Kalka Mata Temple, Waterfall, Jhajra River, Kamali Village River Dam
Kalka - Morni Hills, Kalki Mata Temple, Pinjore Garden, Timber Trail, Parwanoo, Gurudwara Nada Sahib, Sukhna Lake
Pinjore - Yadavindra Gardens, Jhajra River, Shitala Mata Mandir, Gurudwara Sahib, Selfie Point, Hiking Area
Panchkula - Mata Mansa Devi Temple, Sukhana Lake, Shiv Temple, Gurudwara Sahib, Parks & Gardens
Zikarpur - Gurudwara Bouli Sahib, Shiv Mandir, SkyJumper Trampoline Park, Gurudwara Bhudda Sahib (Govindsar)
Dera Bassi - Ghaggar River, Gurudwara Sahib, Prem Mandir
Lalru - Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Gurudwara Nankasar Sahib, Sai Baba Temple