Karnala fort is a hill fort in Raigad district about 12 km from Panvel ST Depot. Currently it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary.
Type: Hill Fort.
Region: Panvel.
Grade: Medium.
Height: 1500 ft. (appx)
Max Participation: 25 Rangers.
Charges: Rs. 250/- {It includes: Travelling by Panvel to Panvel by Tumtum / ST, Morning Breakfast – Tea, Sanctuary – Entry Fee }
History:
Its exact date of formation is not know but likely it predates 1400 CE as under the Devagiri Yadavs(1248–1318) and under the Tughlaq rulers (1318–1347), Karnala was the capital of the north Konkan districts of their respective empires. Karnala was of strategic importance because of its command of the highroad between Bhor Ghat and the rivers of Panvel and Apta, watching the trade route. Between 1248 and 1318, it was under DevgYada. From 1318 to 1347, it was under Daulatabad Muslim rulers. Subsequently it was with the Gujarat rulers, with the help of Portuguese. It changed hands many times between Shivaji, Mughals and Peshwas. It 1803, it came under Bhaji Rao and in 1819, Britishers took control of the fort.
Karnala Bird Sanctuary: It is located at the bottom of the Karnala fort is literally a paradise for bird watchers. The bird sanctuary, established in 1968, is a natural habitat for more than 150 species of resident birds and about 37 species of birds migrating from other areas of the world.
Trek Schedule :-
Train Timings: (Panvel Slow Local)
Kurla: 5.55 am Chembur : 6.01am
Vashi: 6.15am Nerul: 6.26
Belapur: 6.32am Panvel: 6.50 am
Catch this local and get down at panvel
07.10 Hrs: Breakfast
07.40 Hrs: Move to Karnala by Local Transport Like ST/Tracks
09.00 Hrs: Ascend
11.00 Hrs: @ Top
11.00-13.00: Hrs Explore, Rest and Lunch
13:00 Hrs: Descend
14:30 Hrs: Karnala sanctuary main gate
17:00 Hrs: @ Panvel
Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:
Compulsory items: Sunday Lunch.
A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 3 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should ware good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some extra cloths.
Non-compulsory items but helpful:
Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution. (It’s totally self responsibility to take care of things.)
Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly.
VIMP Note: At the forest entry – point, All plastic bottles will be Counted & have to deposit some amount for the same. In case, if any participant member forget his bottle in the sanctuary and couldn’t show it at the gate, he has to Pay Rs 100/- fine for the same.
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