Tourist Places in Ambala
There are many shrines in and around Ambala City, including Bhawani Amba Temple (named after the goddess Bhawani). Ambala is home to many Gurdwaras (Sikh temples), some of which have historical importance. The Badshahi Bag Gurudwara, Sis Ganj Gurudwara, Manji Sahib Gurudwara, Labhuwala Talaah, and Sangat Sahib Gurdwara are the historical gurudwaras here. These are associated with Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Hargobind respectively. There are also the popular Muslim shrines of Lakhi Shah and Taqwal Shah, Saint Paul's Church and a British, Christian cemetery. Patel Park in Ambala Cantt and City Park in Ambala City have beautiful gardens.
Chandigarh is a 45 km (45 minutes drive) from Ambala.
Kalka is situated on the national highway Ambala-Shimla.
Panchkula is a newly built city on the Ambala-Kalka national highway and Ambala-Kalka railway line near Chandigarh.
Pinjore comes under the Panchkula district and is known for its exquisite gardens.
Kurukshetra (it is said that the battle of Mahabharata was fought here) is also just 45 minutes drive from Ambala Cantt.
Manocha Niwas is a 5 km (15 minutes drive) from Ambala Cant. Station.
Ambala is also known as sikh jatt place & in the villages they have taste of punjab virsa as well as haryana's culture
