About Ambala
Ranikhet to Ambala distnce : 460 km
Estimated travel time : 11.5 hours
Ranikhet 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 Ranikhet to Ambala is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Ranikhet to Ambala by car is well connected through Nainital Rd and NH734 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Ranikhet to Ambala distance is 460 Km and is 11.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Pakhora - Pipleshwar Mahadev Temple, Santoshi Mata Temple, Golu Devta Temple
Chhara - Frog Point Adventure park, Devi Mandir Garampani, Camping, Waterfall, Kali Devi Temple
Sukha - T.B. sanatorium, Kainchi Dham Baba Neem Karoli Ashram
Nainital - Maa Naina Devi Temple, Tiffin Top, Waterfall, Naini Lake, Hanuman Garhi, Mahadev Temple
Bazpur - Nehru Park, Khatu Shyam Mandir, Shiv Mandir
Kashipur - Giri Sarovar Mandir, Gurudwara Shri Nankana Sahib, Garjiya Mata Mandir, Moteshwer Mahadev
Jaspur - Wood city of India, traditional wood mandi and agro-processing industries
Afzalgarh - Corbett View Resort, Parwati Wild Abode, Jim Corbett National Park
Dhampur - Shiv Temple, Sita Ram Temple, Noori Masjid, Hanuman Temple
Bijnor - Kalika Mandir, Hanuman Temple, Shiv Temple, Park, Mosque, Ganga River
Chaurawala - Haiderpur Protected Wetland Area, Shiv Temple, Jama Masjid, Gurudwara Sahib
Deoband - Sri Tripur Maa Bala Sundari Mandir, Shri Radha Raman Temple, Darul Uloom, Mosque
Saharanpur - Jama Masjid, Shri Balaji Dham, Shri Vaishno Devi Mandir, Park& Garden
Sarsawa - Shiv Mandir, Hanuman Temple, Mosque
Yamuna Nagar - Hanuman Temple, Mahadev Temple
Mullana - Shree Mata Balasundari Devi Mandir, Shiv Temple, Shani Mandir, Hanuman Temple