Karnala Fort Trek

Karnala Trek Details 

It is a wonderful trek of 2 hours from the bottom of the hill. Once you enter the bird sanctuary there are essentially two routes that wind through the forest and lead to the trail up the mountain. The main route is a well-defined trail and goes straight through the center of the forest. The alternate route is a crude track that encircles the sanctuary before rejoining the main trail. The final climbing steps near the entrance of the fort are made safe by iron railings

Karnala fort actually consists of two forts one at a higher level and 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 watchtower when the fort was occupied however now it is in a ruined condition. The presence of bee hives also makes it difficult to climb and have resulted in at least one casualty in recent times. It is not advisable to cook food at the base of the pinnacle, as the smell of smoke irritates the Honey Bees.

There is a water cistern which provides fresh water all year long. There is a temple dedicated to goddess Bhavani located at the bottom of the fort. Bhavani Temple.

Karnala Event Details

Trek Difficulty: Easy to Medium

Trek Distance: 3 km

Washroom Available at the base village 

Location: Near Panvel 

Karnala Fort Trek Transport: Sharing Jeep

Karnala Fort Height: 1500 ft

Karnala Fort: Hill Fort

Minimum: 7 participants required to conduct the event

Base Village: Shirdhon

District: Raigad

Cost: Rs. 800/- per person

Karnala Trek Itinerary

Train Timings

From CSMT

06:00 CSMT

06:18 Vadala Road

06:29 Kurla

06:49 Vashi

06:58 Nerul

07:20 Panvel

From Thane

06:20 Thane

06:37 Koparkhairane

06:49 Nerul

07:12 Panvel

07:30 Assembly at Panvel Station near the ticket counter.

07:45 Reach Panvel state transport depot and move towards Karnala Bird Sanctuary by Tum-Tum rickshaw.

08:45 Reach Karnala Fort Trek base by ST Bus / Tum-Tum Rickshaw and have breakfast.

09:15 Start ascending.

11:00 Summit and explore - Lunch.

12:30 Start descending from Karnala Fort.

15:30 Travel back to Panvel Station.

16:30 Karnala Fort Trek End at Panvel Railway Station.

 

Please note

People may board the same train from their respective stations of convenience.

Missing the train is missing Karnala Trek, no refund will be provided.

Trekkers should carry packed Lunch for this Trek.

INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

What we'll give/What we won't

What is included in the tour

1 Veg Breakfast

Travel from Panvel ST depot – to Karnala fort base – and back to Panvel ST depot by tumtum / ST

Karnala Wildlife Sanctuary Entry fee

What is NOT included in the tour

Emergency Medical evacuations if any required

Insurance and any item/event not mentioned in the inclusion list.

Camera fees and Lunch

Please carry lunch or snacks for this trek

THINGS TO CARRY

Things to Carry

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Cancellation Policy

75% refund if notified via phone conversation 8 or more days prior to the event date.

50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 4 to 7 days prior to the event date.

No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days prior to the event date 

No show No Refund.

Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.

Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another person against cancellation.

If Trek gets canceled we will refund "Trek Amount" only.