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.

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 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.

Things to Carry

• Water.
• Lunch for the trek.
• Proper face mask .
• Sanitizer.
• Shoes that provide more grip and comfort on trek.
• One Day Backpack.
• Good Torch must with 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 from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles for your own safety.

Karnala Event Details

• Trek Difficulty: Easy to Medium
• Trek Distance: 3 km
• Location: Near Panvel 
• Karnala Fort Height: 1500 ft
• Karnala Fort: Hill Fort
• Base Village: Shirdhon
• District: Raigad

Price Includes:

Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai

Breakfast

Entrance Fees

Basic First aid

New Friends made, new Bonds attached

Snacks

Price Excludes:

Any personal expenses such as soft drinks ,water etc.

Anything & Everything not mention in inclusions.

Cancellation Policy

100% amount to be paid in advance to book the trip.

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 get cancelled, 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.

Treks and Trails Event Rules

• Kindly carry one Identity proof, at least for the trek with your address.
• We all are going for an adventurous and exciting trekking expedition; please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR.
• The leader's decision will be final, and all the members should abide by it.
• We do not destroy or dirty the archaeological, historical monuments, natural habitat on the trek.
• Swimming is not allowed in the lake or water tank on the forts. Locals use that water for drinking.
• Putting your feet in water tanks or on the canon is not allowed on our treks.
• Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewellery, etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same.
• Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking, or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events, you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any accident or compensation in whatsoever manner.
• We should strictly follow the code of conduct to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or outside.
• Bluetooth speaker are allowed inside the homestay or camping tents at your own risks.
• If you damage the tent, break the tent poles, you will have to pay us for the whole new tent on MRP.
• If you are late for the bus pickup and are not reachable on the phone during your bus pickup, the trek leader will leave without you, and we will provide no refund.
• Please check things to carry and wear trekking shoes on our treks.