Why visit Karnāl
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal.
Weather in Karnāl
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About Karnāl
Karnal (Punjabi pronunciation: [ˌkʌ̯ˈɾ.ˈnɐː˩˥l]) is a city located in the Indian state of Haryana and serves as the administrative headquarters of the Karnal district. The city lies on National Highway 44, which connects it to the national capital, New Delhi, and the state capital, Chandigarh, placing Karnal almost midway between the two. To the south of Karnal is the city of Panipat, while Kurukshetra and Kaithal lie to its north. The Yamuna River flows along its eastern edge, separating Karnal from the Saharanpur and Shamli districts of Uttar Pradesh.
From the Wikipedia article Karnal (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Karnāl on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do2
National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal
School · 1.4 km
Deemed university in Karnal, India
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Karan Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.7 km
NDRI Main Rd, Near Bus stand, Nyaypuri, Karnal, Haryana 132001, Karnal
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes11
Domino's
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 km
SCO 220 Sector 12, Karnal
11:00-23:00
Jail House Cafe
Cafe · 3.4 km
SCO 1 Ashoka Nursery, Kunjpura Road, Karnal
Mc Bakerz
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 km
We Bake with Passion, Mecbakerz - Best Bakery in Karnal. A perfect place for Eggless Cakes n Cookies, Pastas, Burgers, Chinese Food,...
SCO 24 Nehru Palace, Karnal
08:00-22:00
History
At the end of the 6th century A.D., the area was under the rule of the Vardhanas of Thanesar. In the 7th century, the Indo-Gangetic plains experienced a period of religious eclecticism, as Buddhism declined while Hinduism resurged. Between 770 and 810 A.D., the region came under the influence of the Pala emperors of Bengal, who exercised authority over Kannauj at the time. Under the reign of Mihira Bhoja, Pratihara authority from Kannauj extended as far as Pehowa, encompassing the region of present-day Karnal.
From the History section of Karnal on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship17
Gurudwara Sukhmani Sahib
Place of worship · 2.8 km
Sector 7, Karnal, Haryana 132001
Karneshwar Mahadev Temple
Place of worship · 2.2 km
Grand Trunk Rd, NH 1, Sector 7, Karnal, Haryana 132001, Karnal
Nirmal Kutiya
Place of worship · 2.0 km
Near District Court, National Highway 1, Sector 13, Karnal, Haryana 132001, Karnal
Shopping5
Bajaj Saniitary EMP
Hardware store · 12.9 km
Chaudhary Lakhpat Rai Colony, Taraori
Madhav Store
Grocery · 2.6 km
SCO-1, Main Market, Sector 8, Karnal, Haryana 132001, Karnal
Gas and EV charging11
Kalayan Petrol Pump
Gas station · 1.4 km
Saini Colony, Slum Area, Sector 12, Karnal, Haryana 132001, Karnal
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Doon Valley Institute Of Engineering And Technology
School · 1.9 km
Subzi Mandi Colony, Karnal
Healthcare104
Map of Karnāl
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Getting there and nearby towns
Sarsawa Airport (SWN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 52 km away.
- Ūncha Sawāna 8 km south, about 8 min by car
- Tirāwari 13 km northwest, about 13 min by car
- Nīlokheri 17 km north, about 17 min by car
- Gharaunda 17 km south, about 17 min by car
- Indri 22 km north, about 22 min by car
- Nīsang 22 km west, about 22 min by car
- Kachrauli 26 km south, about 26 min by car
- Gangoh 29 km east, about 29 min by car
- Panipat 34 km south, about 34 min by car
- Thānesar 35 km northwest, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- DiwaliLights, Arne Hückelheim, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cantonment Church Tower, Karnal, Parneet Singh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KCGMCentrygate, Keshavv1234, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hibiscus rosa, Sheenu dsc, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Red flower with love, Pankaj dsc, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Both flowers loves, Pankaj dsc, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yellowflowerwithhoneybee, Pankaj dsc, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pollnation, Sheenu dsc, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orangeflowerwithhoneybee, Pankaj dsc, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naturely - Red flower in India, Ajaylamsar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Victoria Memorial Hall, KARNAL, Dranujpa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MilkMan, Arne Hückelheim, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MilkManCrop, Arne Hückelheim, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aggarsain chowk karnal, Darshan Singh knl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rural stakeholders during a development program in Sultanpur village, Karnal, Dr.Amarinder Kaur, CC0
- KarnalDiwali, Arne Hückelheim, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Karnalrailwaystation, Keshavv1234, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KarnalKUNstationtemplate, Keshavv1234, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KarnalKUNoldwatertank, Keshavv1234, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Information board at entry of cantonment church tower, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isometric view of church tower, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Another view of cantonment church, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of cantonment church tower, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Side close view of cantonment church tower, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Side view of cantonment church tower, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Close view of cantonment church tower, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View when you go under the tower, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Close side view of cantonment church tower, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Side view of cantonment church tower through monument complex, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clear side view of cantonment church tower, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vertical view of cantonment church tower, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gate of cantonment church tower, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church tower, Karnal Cantonment, Karnal, Dranujpa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IronMan, Arne Hückelheim, CC BY-SA 3.0
- IroningMan, Arne Hückelheim, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ManIroning, Lucas Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Karnal Cantonment Church Tower, Ansh Walia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panoramic view of the site of cantonment church tower, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Close view of cantonment church tower entrance, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panoramic vertical view of cantonment church tower, Chiragb678, CC BY-SA 4.0
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