Ambala, A City of Numerous Attractions

Ambala is a major city of Haryana, located close to the Punjab border. It is an important pit stop for tourists travelling to Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. It has a large army cantonment, air force base and a major railway junction. It is getting developed as a dynamic industrial hub specifically for scientific instruments and metal casting industries. It lies at a distance of about 200 kms from Delhi and can be reached in 4 hours via Delhi to Ambala taxi. Many businessmen regularly travel to the city by hiring cabs from Delhi to Ambala. Ambala has few attractions which should not be missed when you visit the city. Below is the list of important tourist attractions of Ambala:

Rani KaTalab: This historic pond is 400 year old, situated in Ambala Cantt. The scenic pond is surrounded by other famous tourist spots like Indra Park, Anand market and Halwai bazaar which are loved by tourists. Shiv Mandir and Devi Mandir are two temples located near the pond and attract large number of devotees. Rani KaTalab was built by Raja Ranjit Singh of Chhachhrauli. The King built two ponds, one was called Raja KaTalab and the other one was Rani KaTalab. Raja KaTalab was later converted into a modern park, which is now known as Patel Park.

SisganjGurudwara: This beautifully built holy shrine is also known as Baoli Sahib. It is one of the most important Gurudwaras in Haryana. It was consecrated by Guru Gobind Singh and Guru Hargobind. It is said that Guru Gobind Singh spent seven months of his childhood here. Large number of devotees visit this shrine every day to pray and take dip in holy tank water. The place houses Guru Gobind Singh’s bed, weapons and utensils, now used in the langar. If you are travelling to Ambala to visit SisganjGurudwara you can book direct taxi from Delhi to Ambala.

Jain Mandir: The full name of the temple is Chintamani Sri Parshavnath Jain Mandir and it is one of the outstanding temples of Ambala. Located near Halwai Bazaar, it is believed to be housing 2500 year old idols, excavated at Pinjore. The shrine comprises of four idols of Jain Tirthankara and Chandra Prabhu is the biggest statue in the temple. The temple was built almost 150 years ago.

Holy Redeemer Church: Located on the Lawrence road, Holy Redeemer Church was built by British Empire during its rule. It was constructed when troops of East India Company were transferred from Karnal to Ambala. It is an ideal place for worshipping and praising the Lord. It comprises of huge towers, strong pillars and elevated Gothic roof. The residence of the priest is now used as a dispensary and reading room. The church was rebuilt in 1905 after it collapsed.

Hanuman Mandir: It was built 250 years ago. Adorned by artistic engravings and sculptures, it is a must visit for religious people and art lovers alike. The artwork is inspired by the Mughal style of painting. It is visited by large number of devotees, especially on Tuesdays. It is located near the Ambala city railway station also known as Shree Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir.

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