The 12 Best Day Trips from Karnāl

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 12 good day trips from Karnāl, India, led by Delhi, Faridabad, Najafgarh. The closest is Sahāranpur, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 12 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Karnāl

  1. 1

    Delhi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south of Karnāl

    Known for भारतीय राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान अकादमी.

  2. 2

    Faridabad, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south of Karnāl
  3. 3

    Najafgarh, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south of Karnāl

    Known for Dilli Haat.

  4. 4

    Gorakhpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km west of Karnāl
  5. 5

    Meerut, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-east of Karnāl

    Known for Captured Paki Tank.

  6. 6

    Ghāziābād, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south of Karnāl

    Known for आदित्य मॉल.

  7. 7

    Chandigarh, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north of Karnāl
  8. 8

    Gurugram, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south of Karnāl

    Known for Casa Picasso Statue.

  9. 9

    Narela, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south of Karnāl
  10. 10

    Dehradun, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-east of Karnāl
  11. 11

    Sahāranpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-east of Karnāl
  12. 12

    Modīnagar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Karnāl

A sample day: Karnāl to Delhi

  1. 07:30Leave Karnāl
  2. 09:20Arrive in Delhi (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35भारतीय राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान अकादमी
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Delhi
  6. 15:20Head back to Karnāl
  7. 17:10Home in Karnāl

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Karnāl?
The best day trips from Karnāl are Delhi, Faridabad, Najafgarh, Gorakhpur, Meerut. The closest is Sahāranpur, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Karnāl?
Sahāranpur is the closest, 62 km north-east of Karnāl, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Karnāl for a day out?
Delhi is the largest city in day-trip range, 118 km south of Karnāl and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Karnāl?
For a weekend away from Karnāl, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Faridabad (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Gurugram (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Gorakhpur (130 km, 2 hr), Dehradun (123 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Karnāl?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Faridabad at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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