INFORMATION ABOUT AMBALA

Ambala is a city located on the border of the states of Haryana and Punjab in India.Politically and geographically Ambala has two sub-areas: Ambala Cantt (cantonment) and Ambala City, a few kilometers apart from each other. It has a large army and air-force base within the confines of its cantonment area. Due to its geographical location, the Ambala District plays an important role in local tourism. It is the main entry to Haryana for the tourists of Punjab, Himachal, Jammu and Kashmir and the union territory Chandigarh; and vice-versa.

The overwhelming majority of Ambala's population are Punjabi speaking. Ambala Cantt is known for its scientific & surgical instruments manufacturing industry. Ambala district has industries in metal casting, kitchen mixer grinder manufacturing, and submersible motor pump manufacturing. It is also famous for its wholesale cloth market, which sells one of the best cloths in the region and at the cheapest prices.

AMBALA HISTORY

As per ancient Indian history, Aryan people had resided at Ambala at some point in time and during the middle century, there was a very popular place called Sarudhna near Ambala, which was the country's capital at that time. Ambala was given the status of a district during British rule, in the year 1847.

AMBALA TOURISM

The Places of Interest in and around Ambala

• Bhawani Amba Temple, named after the goddess Bhawani.
• Kali Mata Mandir
• The Badshahi Bag Gurdwara
• Sis Ganj Gurdwara
• Popular Muslim shrines of Lakhi Shah and Taqwal Shah
• Saint Paul's Church and an old British Christian cemetery
• Patel Park in Ambala Cantt & City Park in Ambala City are two beautiful gardens

ACCOMODATION/STAY OPTIONS IN AMBALA

• BATRA PALACE


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