Karnala Fort Trek

Karnala Fort Trek (also called Funnel Hill) is a hill fort in Raigad district about 10 km from Panvel city. Currently, it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary is quite small with an area of 4.27 square kilometers. It is home to over 150 species of residents and 37 species of migratory birds who visit the sanctuary during winter. Two rare birds i.e. Ashy Minivet and Malabar Trogon have been sighted here.

Karnala fort actually consists of two forts one at a higher level and the other lower. At the center of the higher level is a 125 feet high basalt pillar. It is also called Pandu's tower. This structure was used as a watchtower when the fort was occupied.

Highlights

Easy Trek

Fort Exploration

One day Trip

360* View of Sahyadri Range

Itinerary

Karnala Trek | Karnala fort trek 2021

Itinerary

06:00 am - Board Bus and Start Journey for Karnala Fort Trek from SGNP Borivali

There are multiple Pickup points on the way:

07:00 am - Sion east near Sion Lunch Home

                    ( Dadar participants place join from here)

07.30 am - K- Star Mall, Chembur

08.00 am - Vashi below the bridge

08.30 am - Kalamboli, Panvel

09:00 am - Reach Karnala Bird Sanctuary and have breakfast.

09:45 am - Start Trekking towards Karnala fort

11.30 am - Reach top & Explore the fort, click photos

12.30 pm - Start descending.

03.00 pm - Start the return journey.

08:00 pm- Reach Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali

(all timings mentioned above are tentative)

FAQ

Karnala Fort Trek

Where is KarnalaTrek Located?

Karnala Fort is Located in Pen near Panvel.

How do we Travel to Karnala Trek?

You can take Train to Panvel station from your near Station and then bus or Rick goes to Karnala Fort

Why is Karnala Fort Famous?

Karnala is famous for Bird Sanctuary it is called Karnala Bird Sanctuary.

Who all can Trek to Karnala Fort?

Beginners, kids, couples, and solo travelers who are willing to trek Karnala fort

Are Washroom Facilities Available at Karnala Fort Trek?

Yes, Washroom Facilities are there at the Base of Karnala Fort

How far is Karnala's Bird Sanctuary from Mumbai?

Karnala bird sanctuary is 90km from Mumbai and famous for bird watching and trekking

Inclusions:-

-Traveling from Borivali/Dadar to Borivali/Dadar by private non/ac bus

-Entry fees,

-Morning breakfast,

-Safety and other equipment are required for the trek.

-Basic First aid

Exclusions:-

-Anything not mentioned in the inclusion

-Personal Expenses

​-Lunch

Things to carry:-

-Extra pair of clothes

-Photo ID card

-Lunch

-Some ready to eat food (chips, cakes, biscuits)

-Drinking water

-Backpack to keep things

-camera(optional)

-Personal medication if any