Karnal ( or the Rice Bowl of India); is a city located in the NCR (National Capital Region) and the headquarters of Karnal District in the Indian state of Haryana. It is one of the Counter-Magnetcities. Karnal was also known as Karnaal, Kurnaul or Karnaul during the British Raj. Karnal is one of the Counter Magnet Areas. Karnal is said to have been founded by Karna, a key figure in the epic Mahabharata, who died at the hands of his brother and archrival, Arjuna.It is said that Kaurav prince Duryodhan gave "Ang desh" as a gift to Karna so he become eligible to fight the Pandav Prince. This "Ang Desh" was later developed by Karna which is Karnal today. Karnal has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under PM Narendra Modi's flagship Smart Cities Mission.

This warm abode of Karnal is a delightful place to visit in India. This city is located in the close proximity of a major city Dehradun, India. Attractions in Dehradun include Qutub Minar, Red Fort, India Gate And Rajpath. Also, to reach Karnal, you'll have to take a flight to Dehradun; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. Tour packages of Karnal are of 1 to 2 days duration.