Karna-Taal: A Weekend Getaway

Karna-Taal: A Weekend Getaway

The Pre monsoon showers in Delhi had come earlier than expected. Waking up on a Saturday morning to cool breeze blowing through my hair and light drizzling rain, sitting at home was the last option for me.

After a stressful week, all you need is a short break, not quite far away but secluded from the loud, blaring sounds of the city to relax, and the Karna Lake and Resort of Haryana Tourism did the trick for me.

Located at 125kms from Delhi, Karna Lake or Karnal Lake is a major tourist attraction of Haryana. It is situated in Karnal which is one of the oldest districts of Haryana. It is believed that the city was founded by Raja Karna, eldest son of Kunti, who played a major role in the war of Mahabharata.

The Karna Lake also has its own share of historic importance. Folklore has it that Karna used to bathe in this lake. It was at this spot that he gave away his protective armour to Lord Indra, godfather of Arjuna, Karna’s arch enemy.

Centuries later, the lake is beautifully landscaped with tourist facilities designed along the water front. Apart from the resort, there is a multi-cuisine restaurant, bar and gift shop for the visitors. The lake also fascinates one and all with its boating attraction. Surrounding the resort are well kept gardens with beautiful blooming flowers. You can often spot families there merrily chatting or clicking pictures of the view. Also every 30 minutes, Luxury buses keep pouring in for a break at the restaurant.

If you plan on staying overnight, rooms, suites and cottages are available.

Rooms are spacious, well furnished, equipped with a 32 inch Led TV and split air conditioners. The beds are well made with clean linen. The rooms also come with attached spacious bathrooms & dressing rooms.

If you are a group of 8-10 people, you might consider taking the cottages instead which, I must say, are best in class. The cottages face the lake and are tastefully designed with two spacious bedrooms, adjoining bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room and a terrace. The roof to floor glass windows in each bedroom provides an excellent view of the lake. At night the small lights upon the lake with light wind can be a very pleasant site.

The Karnal city is only about 5kms away. So quick shopping trips for the ladies is also an option.

On your way back you will be greeted by various local dhabas. Each offering delicacies of Haryana but the one must stop is the Jhilmil Dhaba. Hardly 10 minutes away from the resort, the dhaba has been popular for the past 25 years for its quality food. You find travellers gorging on their parathas and pakodas.

In a budget of Rs. 5000-10,000 you can have a perfect getaway for the weekend.

Be it a couple, a family or a large group of friends, people from all walks of life can come and enjoy the beauty of the resort.