Karnala Fortकर्नाळा
A thumb-shaped pinnacle inside a bird sanctuary, the easiest real fort out of Mumbai.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereRaigad, Maharashtra
Konkan & Raigad
Konkan & Raigad
Best time to visit15 September to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height445 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyKarnala Bird Sanctuary, Panvel
EntrySanctuary ₹60
ClosuresUsually closed 15 June to 31 August. Sanctuary trail closed to trekkers during the peak breeding-and-rain window.
About Karnala Fort
A thumb-shaped basalt pinnacle inside a bird sanctuary an hour from Mumbai, the easiest genuine fort trek out of the city. Over 150 bird species have been recorded here, and the trail is a graded forest path all the way.
What to see and do
- The thumb-shaped summit pinnacle
- Bird sanctuary with 150+ recorded species
- Well-graded forest nature trail
- Two marked trails of different lengths
- Very accessible from Mumbai and Panvel
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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