Ambala

Ambala is a city in Ambala district in the state of Haryana in India. It is situated on the border of two states of India which are Punjab and Haryana. The city has been divided into two areas – Ambala city and Ambala cantonment, also known as Ambala cantt in short. The distance between the two areas is approximately around 3 km. The climatic conditions of this city are hot during summers and unbearably cold during winters. The ideal time to visit this city would be anytime between October to March.

It is believed that the Ambala district was found by Amba who was a Rajput during 14^th century AD. Hence the city was named as Ambala. And it is also believed that the city of Ambala had been named after the famous goddess “Bhawani Amba”.

Ambala is called the “City of scientific instruments” as it is popular for surgical instruments and scientific industries. The city is equally renowned for its best production of cotton, flour and processed food. The city also deals with making of handicrafts like bamboo furniture and cloth weaving.

Education also holds a prominent place in this city. Many schools and colleges are progressing in advanced education. The government is contributing largely towards the development of schools and colleges to ensure quality education to students.

Ambala plays a significant role in the field of tourism. Tourists travelling to Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Chandigarh will have to pass through Ambala, be it by rail or road due to its location. Delhi to Ambala is a frequently traveled route, both by interstate bus services as well as by rail. Some of the attractive tourist spots are Shiv Mandir, Kaali Maata Mandir, Gurudwaras etc. In addition to these, there are several other historical and religious places situated in Ambala. The city has beautiful lakes which are formed naturally and is worth a watch.

The city offers variety of attractive packages to its tourists as far as hotels are concerned. The hotels in Ambala are known for their fine architectural designs which suits not only the requirements of a leisure traveler but also the business traveler. They also offer the best of comforts and luxuries. Food served in Ambala is as good as any other cities in North India. There are all kinds of restaurants in the city. Continental, Indian, Chinese are some of the best cuisine served in Ambala city.

Thus Ambala city has so much to offer its tourists. And as stated earlier, tourists will not miss exploring this city due to its geographical location. It is an ultimate place for tourists who love nature and like quiet places.