Karnala Fort Trek on 24th January 2021 | Event in Raigad | Townscript
Karnala Fort Trek on 24th January 2021 | Event in Raigad | Townscript

Karnala Fort Trek on 24th January 2021

Jan 24 '21 | 05:45 AM (IST)

Event Information

About Karnala Fort Trek

Karnala fort also called Funnel Hill is a hill fort in Raigad District about 10 km from Panvel city, 65km from Mumbai city, situated along the Mumbai-Goa highway. Currently, it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. The fort of Karnala is famous for its strange pinnacle and the bird sanctuary that is set up amidst the forest. Today, the ruins of the fort are a popular destination for hiking and tourism. This Fort is at a height of approx 1500 ft. It is a great trek for beginners and for parents who want to introduce their children to trekking and Mother Nature.
History Karnala Fort
This stunning quaint fort is one of the best specimens of 13th-century constructions. It is likely to be constructed under the rule of Yadavs and Tuglaq before the 14th century. This fort was of great strategic importance as it overlooked the Bor Pass which connected Konkan to the Vidharba region of Maharashtra. This pass was the main trade route of these areas and a person who controlled Karnala had an ‘eye’ on the trade. Till the 15th century the fort was under Nizamshahi rule.
When Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, wanted to capture the fort, his army initially surrounded the fort. They built temporary obstructions and continued to attack. After a few days, they captured the fort. After that the Mughal Empire, the Angres, and Peshwas ruled the fort. In 1818, colonel Brother of the British captured it. Finally, the tricolor was furled here. However, the cisterns here show that the fort is ancient and dates back to the 12th century.
Best time for Fort Karnala Trek
During the monsoons, you can see songbirds like the paradise flycatcher, magpie robin, and the Malabar whistling thrush. There is also the racket-tailed drongo that can be seen. The best time to see migratory birds at the Karnala is between the months of October and April.
A variety of colorful birds such as the ashy minivet, red-breasted flycatcher, blackbird, black-headed Cuckoo-shrike, blue-throat, Green Bee-eater, chestnut headed green bee-eater, blue-tailed bee-eater, Purple Rumped Sunbird, Coppersmith Barbet, Tailor Bird, White Spotted Fantail, Golden Oriole, Red Vented Bulbul, Red Whiskered Bulbul, White-throated Kingfisher, Cattle Egret, and the blue-headed rock thrush can be spotted. The surrounding landscapes are hauntingly beautiful as the pinnacle is draped by the clouds and mist during monsoon.
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 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 however now it is in a ruined condition. The presence of bee hives also makes it difficult to climb and has 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 the 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 Height: 1500 ft
Karnala Fort: Hill Fort
Base Village: Shirdhon
District: Raigad
Cost for Karnala Trek
Cost without transport: Rs. 700/- per person
Cost with transport: Rs. 1300/- per person

Karnala Fort Trek Event Itinerary

05:45 Meet at WEH metro station bus stop, Andheri.
06:00 Leave for Sondai fort trek.
06:15 Pick up at Kalanagar bus stop (on the highway), Bandra.
06:30 Pick up at Sion station circle.
06:45 Pick up at Diamond Garden, Chembur.
07:15 Pick up at Vashi below the main bridge near Vashi Plaza.
07:35 Pick up at McDonald's, Kalamboli.
08:15 Reach at base village and have breakfast.
09:00 Start ascending.
11:00 Reach the top and explore.
12:00 Start descending.
14:00 Reach base village and have Lunch.
15:00 Start return journey towards Mumbai.
18:00 Approx. arrival at Andheri.
Please note
Please carry packed lunch.
Please wear trekking shoes for this trek with a good grip.
We are not visiting Karnala Bird Sanctuary, bcoz it's closed due to covid-19. Only Karnala fort trek is open.
Those who are coming by their own vehicle, please follow all covid-19 safety guidelines and reach the base village on time.
Due to the above issue, if you come late or unable to come, will not provide any refund.

What we'll give/What we won't

What is included in the tour

1 veg Breakfast
Travel by private non-Ac vehicle (with transport option)
Trek Leader Expertise Charges

What is NOT included in the tour

Lunch for the trek
Travel till base village and back (without transport option)
Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
Any kind of personal expenses
Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above
All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required

THINGS TO CARRY

2/3 liters of water.
Lunch for the trek.
Proper face mask or shield.
Sanitizer.
Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on the trek.
One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters.
Good Torch must with an extra battery.
Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars.
Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets.
Sun Cap and Sunscreen.
Personal First aid and Personal Medicine.
Identity Proof.
Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect you from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles.

Covid Safety Guidelines

Before planning for any adventure activity, please improve your minimum physical fitness. Most of us have been at home for a lockdown period.

Please convey your real medical conditions to Treks and Trails India while enrolling for the event.

Kindly wear three-layered masks, N95. Carry an extra disposable mask with you. Please ensure all participants, leaders, staff, and general persons wear masks before interacting with them.

Carry with your hand wash, sanitizer bottle, and clean your hands before touching food and objects.

Cover-up wears full sleeves shirts and full pants, hiking shoes, caps, and face bandana over your mask. Covering up will help reduce exposure to the Covid19 virus.

Bring your food and water with necessary cutlery like utility mug, fork, and spoon. Your mug can be used for cooking, eating, and drinking water. Carry your reusable water bottles; please don’t share with others.

Cooperate for temperature checks, questions reading any symptoms, and oxygen level checks; these are done to help you limit the spread of the virus. All these checks will be
conducted multiple times during the activities.

Kindly do not register for the event or travel if you have come in contact with someone who has Covid19 in the last 14 days.

If you have any symptoms like fever, dry cough, weakness, body aches, etc., at the time of screening. You won't be able to participate in the event. You will have to be evacuated on the medical condition and should report to the nearest healthcare center.
Maintain a distance of six feet or more while sleeping at night. Incase distance is not possible, try sleeping in a criss-cross manner to avoid face proximity.

Please bring your garbage back to the city and dispose of it in your bin.

Consuming any alcohol, cigarettes, pan masala, tobacco, drugs should be avoided; they induce a lot of spitting, urinating, and passive smoke, which can be harmful for the general population.

Avoid touching new surfaces and touching your mask and face continuously.

If your adventure destination is overcrowded, be prepared to change your location or wait for the crowd to reduce.

If any participant, trek leader test positive after returning from the event within 14 days of the Activity. They should maintain transparency and inform Treks and Trails India. It will help all others isolate themselves and get tested. Participants and Treks and Trails will cooperate to help manage the situation.

Carry your own personal gear.

Keep the conversation with unknown people to a minimum and maintain a distance of more than 6 feet while talking.

Avoid speaking with the general population and maintain distance to keep yourself safe in these difficult times.

Participant need to install the Arogya Setu app

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.
If the event is canceled due to any natural calamity, political unrest or other such reasons beyond our control the same cancellation policy will apply.

Venue

Karnala Fort Trek
panvel, Raigad, Raigad, India
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