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 setup 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.
Event Details
- Trek Difficulty - Easy to Medium
- Trek Distance - 3 km
- Washroom Available at 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
Itinerary
- 07:45 Assembly at Panvel Station near ticket counter
- 08:00 Reach Panvel state transport depot.
- 09:00 Reach Karnala Fort Trek base by ST Bus / Tum-Tum Rickshaw
- 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
Cost Include
- 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
Cost Exclude
- 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