Things to do in Ambala, Haryana
Ambala is a city and municipal corporation in the Ambala district of Haryana, India. It is situated on the border between the states of Punjab and Haryana, in close proximity to Chandigarh, the shared capital of both states.
7 places to visit in and around Ambala, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Ambala Air Force Base
The Ambala Air Force Station is an Indian Air Force base situated north of the urban Ambala Cantt area in Haryana, India.
Wikipedia - 2Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park
Chhatbir Zoo, is a zoological park situated close to Zirakpur, India. The zoo was constructed in the 1970s and is home to a large variety of birds, mammals and reptiles.
Wikipedia - 3Bahadurgarh Fort
Bahadurgarh Fort is a historical Sikh-fort near Patiala in Punjab, India.
Wikipedia - 4Markandeshwar
The Markandeshwar Mahadev temple is a Shiva temple, located in the town of Shahabad Markanda, which is situated in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana in North India. The name Markandeshwar is associated with Maharishi Markandeya, a great devotee of Shiva.
Wikipedia - 5Holy Redeemer Church
- 6Shanaleshwara Swayambhu Temple
Shanaleshwara Swayambhu Temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. "Shanaleshwara" means, the sign that is worshiped as Lord Shiva.
Wikipedia - 7Huda Town Park
A popular place for running, yoga and other forms of exercise.
Best time to visit Ambala
Best weather: Sep–Mar.
- Jan14°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb17°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar23°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr29°CHot
- May34°CHot
- Jun35°CHot
- Jul32°CRainy
- Aug30°CRainy
- Sep28°CPleasant, Best months
- Oct25°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov20°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec16°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 14°C | 34 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 17°C | 39 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 23°C | 37 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 29°C | 27 mm |
| May | Hot | 34°C | 40 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 35°C | 135 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 32°C | 279 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 30°C | 276 mm |
| Sep | Pleasant | 28°C | 156 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 25°C | 12 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 20°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 16°C | 12 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (264 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Ambala
- Nearest railway station: Ambala City (UBC), 1 km away.
- Nearest airport: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), 33 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Ambala costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Ambala is not included.
Compare Ambala with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambala | – | Sep–Mar | 7 |
| Zirakpur | 31 km | Sep–Mar | 18 |
| Panchkula | 36 km | Sep–Mar | 31 |
| Mohali | 38 km | Oct–Mar | 38 |
| Patiala | 36 km | Oct–Mar | 15 |
Distances in a straight line from Ambala; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Ambala?
The best known are Ambala Air Force Base, Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, Bahadurgarh Fort, Markandeshwar, Holy Redeemer Church.
When is the best time to visit Ambala?
Best weather: Sep–Mar.
How do I reach Ambala?
Nearest railway station: Ambala City (UBC), 1 km away. Nearest airport: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), 33 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Ambala cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Ambala is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.