Atal Park, Karnal Overview

Atal Park, located in Sector 8 of Karnal city in Haryana is spread over an area of 55 acres, which includes a lake spread of 4 acres as well. It has an open-air gym, an exquisite lily pond, a few fountains which illuminate with led lights in the evening and a children’s playground, so it manages to cater to the needs of every age-group. The Park is furnished with anti-skid pathways making it ideal for long strolls along the lake. Atal Park is also famous among the locals as a picnic spot because the greenery of the Park allows one to spend a rejuvenating time, be it with family or friends.

History and Nearby Places

Atal Park, named after the erstwhile Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, was inaugurated by Haryana’s former Chief Minister, Mr Om Prakash Chautala in December 1999. The Park is situated near the NH-1 Highway in sector 8 of Karnal city. There is a modest Sarawati Temple inside the park which swarms with devotees on Saraswati Puja. The nearby tourist hotspots include Cantonment Church Tower, Karna Lake, Karneshwar Mahadev Temple and Durga Bhawani Mandir.

Best Time to Visit Atal Park

Atal Park hosts an annual Spring Festival in the month of March which is the best time to visit the place. During the days of the festival, there are a plethora of different flowers on the showcase and a few stage performances are also hosted for the entertainment of visitors. In the winter season, the trees and flower bushes in the garden are in full bloom and meet the criteria of a cheerful vacation.