One day Monsoon Trek Karnala Fort| Mumbai Mountain Hikers

Karnala Fort is hill fort. It is situated in Raigad district. Height of Karnala Fort is about 1440 feet/439mtr. Karnala is easy trek and one day trekking spot. Karanala Fort also famous as Karnala Bird Sanctuary. Currently it is protected by forest department of Maharashtra. Karnala fort actually consists of two forts one at a higher level and other lower. At the centre 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. There is a water cistern which provides fresh water all year long.

Some Information about Karnala

Type: Trek

Height: 439m/ 1440fit

Grade: Easy

Endurance: Easy

Fee:700/-

What is included in the tour

• Breakfast in the morning
• Local guidance
• First aid in case required
• MMH expertise charges
• Travelling Mumbai to Mumbai
• Forest Department Fee

What is NOT included in the tour

• All kinds of extra meals / soft drinks ordered.
• Lunch
• Insurance, tips, porters, bottled mineral water, etc.
• 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 road blocks, bad weather etc…

Itinerary

Train Time

CSMT Local

6:00 am CSMT

6:18 am Wadala

6:29 am Kurla

6:49 am Vashi

6:58 am Nerul

7:05 am Balapur

7:20 am Panvel

Thane Local

6:20 am Thane

6:37 am Koparkhairne

6:49 am Belapul

7:12 am Panvel

Itinerary

07:30 am –Meeting Point Panvel Station

8:30 am – Reach Karnala fort & Have Breckfast

9.15 am – Start The Trek

12:00 pm – Reach on the top and Explore  Karnala Fort

12:30pm start descending 

03.00 pm – Reaching the base and Have lunch.

04.00 pm – Post Lunch, Start the return journey.

08:00 pm- Dadar

Things To Bring

Identity Card

2 ltrs water/as per your requirement

Trekking Shoes

Glucon D powder

Some ready to eat food like plum cake, Snacks & biscuits

Extra pair of clothes

Towel

Rain coat/ Poncho / Wind cheater (No umbrella)

Cap, sunglasses, scarf

Haversack or backpack (No sling bags)

Camera (optional)

Please carry personal medicines if any

Hand Sanitizer

Garbage bag