Ambala, the 'city of Scientific Instruments' is an important industial and Sikh Pilgrim Centre. A large British cantonment was established here in 1843, since then it has been an important army cantonment. The maon attractions of Ambala are Bhawani Ambala Temple, Kali Mata Mandir, Badshahi Bag Gurudwara, Sis Ganj Gurudwara, Manji Sahib Gurudwara and Sangat Sahib Gurudwara. Lakhi shah and Taqwal shah are two popular Muslim shrines. The saint paul's church and an old British christian cemetery are worth visiting.
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Temple
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Region Type |
Gangetic Plain
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Altitude |
264 m |
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| District |
Ambala
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State |
Haryana
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Region |
North East
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Population as per 2001 census |
293,452 |
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AMBALA CITY UBC
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Nearby Airports |
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
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Nearby Places |
Pehowa
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| STD Code |
171
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Pincode |
134003
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