India /Haryana / Karnal / Karnal

Karnal is a district place and located in the Indian state of Haryana. This region is very famous for its many tourist destinations and monuments. The entire state of Haryana is a paradise for tourists, given its strong cultural ties and historical relevance. In the town of Karnal, you can visit many sites like Kalandar Shah’s tomb, Kos Minar, the Karan Tal, and Babar’s Masjid. The Karna Tal is one of the must see locations in the region of Karnal. This is a huge tank that’s named after Raja Karna, who is a prominent figure in the Mahabharata. It is said that Karna, who was known for being noble and selfless, gave away alms in gold to the people in this very spot. You can also visit the Pukka Pul, which is located at a distance of seven kilometres from the town of Karnal. This is a shrine where major events are held during Thursdays, and for this reason, this shrine is very famous among the local populace. You can also visit Kalandar Shah’s tomb in Karnal, and this structure is made of pure marble. The complex also houses a mosque within, built by the emperor Alamgir. Miran Sahib’s tomb is another famous destination which also has a mosque in its premises. The region of Karnal experiences a tropical climate, and the main seasons are that of summer, winter and monsoon. Summers in Karnal are very hot, and winters are extremely cold by Indian standards. The town is best visited during winter season, as travelling around town will be a lot easier, which will not be the case during summer time.

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Category : Nature

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 132001

STD Code: 184

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Best Time to Visit:  October-March

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : The nearest Airport from Karnal is Chandigarh Airport, roughly three and half hour drive from Karnal. Chandigarh Airport is well connected to the major cities like Amritsar, New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Goa, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Leh.

By Train : It has its own Railway Station named as Karnal Railway Station which is connected to the major cities of Haryana. Being situated on the New Delhi- Chandigarh railway line, it is linked with the cities like New Delhi, Panipat, Ambala, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Pune, Puri, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Patna and Gaya through Shane Punjab Express, Ndlsasr Express and Jhelum Express.

By BUS : Buses frequently ply from these cities to Karnal. It is well connected with cities like New Delhi, Gurgaon, Panipat, Chandigarh, Ludhiana by Haryana State Road Transport Corporation (HSRTC) and some private travel services.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Jewel’s Hotel ; Near NDRI, Kunjpura Road, Karnal 132001 Haryana, Kunjpura Rd, Model Town, Karnal, Haryana 132001. ; Ph – 0184 409 8888 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Laundry, Parking, Doctor on call.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Dreamz Residency ; GT Rd, Shakti Colony, Karnal, Haryana 132001. ; Ph – 099 91 117101 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Conference facilities, Laundry, 24-Hour Security, Doctor on call.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel in Karnal ; NH 1, Sector 7, Karnal, Haryana 132001; Ph – 0184 306 6666 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Conference facilities, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Lounge, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• Hotel Gian Residency ; Dayalpura Colony, Karnal, Haryana 132001.; Ph – 097 29 088977 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Laundry, Parking, Doctor on call.

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• Haribhog Restaurant ;  3 Avtar Colony, Kunjpura Road, Old Char Chaman, Dyal Singh Colony, Karnal, Haryana 132001. ; M –  0184 404 0222 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

• Shefali Restaurant ;  Near civil hospital chowk, Sector 13 Extension, Slum Area, Sector 12, Karnal, Haryana 132001. ; M –  0184 226 7062 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Karnal is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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