About Ambala
Rapar to Ambala distnce : 1147 km
Estimated travel time : 19.4 hours
Ambala is one of the highly visited cities in India due to its Cloth Market and 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. Its proximity to Chandigarh (47 km), Kurukshetra (50 km), Delhi (198 km), Shimla (148 km) and Amritsar (260 km) and its fantastic train and road connectivity makes it extremely important for tourism.
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 Rapar to Ambala is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Rapar to Ambala by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Rapar to Ambala distance is 1147 Km and is 19.4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Bhuj - Known for its rich history and cultural heritage, Bhuj is a popular stopover on this route. You can visit attractions like the Kutch Museum, Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, and the famous Bhujodi Village known for its handloom textiles.
2. Mandvi - Mandvi is a coastal town located in Gujarat. It has beautiful beaches like Mandvi Beach and is known for the Vijay Vilas Palace. You can also enjoy activities like camel rides on the beach and visit the famous Shyamji Krishna Varma Memorial.
3. Great Rann of Kutch - The Great Rann of Kutch is a vast salt marsh located in the Thar Desert. It is a unique and breathtaking natural wonder and can be reached by taking a detour from Bhuj. The white salt desert is exceptionally beautiful during the full moon nights.
4. Nakhatrana - Nakhatrana is a small town in Kutch known for its traditional culture and handicrafts. The town is also close to popular attractions like the Karai Dam and the Mata no Madh temple.
5. Nirona - Nirona is a village in Kutch famous for its Rogan Art, a traditional form of fabric painting. You can visit the workshops of artisans and witness them create intricate designs using natural colors.
Tourist Attractions
Badshahi Bagh Gurudwara
Bhawani Amba Temple
European Cemetery
Gurudawara Lakhnaur Sahib
Gurudawara Manji Sahib
Gurudawara Panjokhara Sahib
Gurudawara Sis Ganj
Hanuman Temple
Holy Redeemer Church
Jain Samaj
Kali Mata Temple
Muslim shrines of Lakhi Shah and Taqwal Shah
Old Dak Bungalow
Shiv Mandir
St Pauls Church
Cloth Market
