Places of interest
There are many shrines in and around Ambala City, Geeta Nagri, Swami GeetaNand Ji Maharaj (Veer ji ki Kuttia (HUT)), Kaali Maata Mandir, popularly known as "kaali baadi "at Labbu wala talab on ghel road, Shiv Mandir near old civil hospital, including Bhawani Amba Temple (named after the goddess) and Jainism temple 110 years old located in middle of old ambala city. Ambala sweet market formerly known as Halwai Bazar is also very famous.It has individual lane for all dishes(Parantha gali, gol gappa gali,kulche wale)
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, Sat Sangat Sahib Gurdwara, Panjokra Sahib Gurudwara in Panjokhra village (7 km. far from ambala city) are the historical gurudwaras here. In Ambala Cantt, one can visit Patel Park, in Army area.
These are associated with Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Hargobind respectively. Ichha Poorak Dham इच्छा पूरक धाम is a Gurudwara dedicated to Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji is situated at village Devinagar, 2 kilometers away from Ambala City.
There are also the popular Muslim shrines of Lakhi Shah and Taqwal Shah, Saint Paul's Church and a British, Christian cemetery.
* Chandigarh is a 45 km (30 minutes drive) from Ambala.
* Kalka is situated on the national highway (number 22) 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 (the battle of Mahabharata was fought here) is also just 45 minutes drive from Ambala Cantt.
Ambala is also known as Sikh jatt place & in the villages they have taste of Punjab virsa as well as Haryana's culture
* Karnal is situated on the national highway (NH-1) which is 80KM from Ambala.
