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Karnala is a renowned fort city in Raigad district of Maharashtra with striking natural beauty and serene environment. This is a fine place for motivated eco tourists. Karnala is the best picnic spot for bird lovers. Even a regular tourist can watch many species of colorful birds flying over the serene beautiful bright sky. It is dominated by the fort, bird sanctuary and scenic environments. Karnala is marked by dense forests and high mountain ranges all around.

Karnala is thriving with lusting greenery and is the natural habitat of many bird species. Bird watching is the life of Karnala tour. Karnala surrounded by green dense forests is really a hamlet of wild animals. Deciduous forest with many varieties of trees including kulu, teak, koshimb, mango, asana and kalam is a perfect place for trekking. Even a natural walk along the unexplored trails of Karnala with the misty cool ambiance is a source of joy. The ecological conditions in Karnala is very favorable for birds and wild life.

Karnala invites all naturalists to its lap with so many attractions related to nature. Apart from this, the privileged Karnala is redolent of history merged with the strategically important fort under the Maratha rule. Karnala has a verdant history as it was ruled by many local and foreign invaders including Muslims, Portuguese and Maratha.

Panavel and Apta rivers make the serene city a fertile land. Visiting Nature Interpretation Centre and a trekking through the tracks of Karnala amidst the scenic landscapes and narrow mountain paths are breath taking experiences.

Karnala Fort

Redeemed with the power struggle of many rulers, Karnala Fort stands as a specimen of the 13th century constructions. The fort was sparingly used by the Karnala rulers including Angres, Mudhan and Peshwas until 1818, by which time British rulers have taken over the grand old fort under their control.

The Karnala Fort engulf a steep rock in the midst of greenish surroundings and has been a challenge to many adventurous trekkers all through the past and continue to be a great attraction among the fans of trekkers. The fort doorway is adorned with many carvings of elephants and tigers. One can see cute water reservoirs developed naturally in the rocks. The cool surroundings and the beautiful landscapes make this region a place for calm weekends.

Bhavani Temple

Bhavani temple, also known as Bhavani Khadageshwar Temple, is located at Devale nearby Karnala. The temple is placed at the peak of the hilly regions. It is surrounded by ancient water tanks and rock cut caves formed by Buddhists. The temple enshrines Goddess Lakshmi, the idol is imposing with majestic glory.

The temple itself is located at the backdrop of greenery woods and misty mountain areas. The scenic location rejuvenates the mind and body with the nature’s gifts and holy ambience of the temple. Many devotees visit this temple to offer their prayers and all of them visit the Buddhists holy caves as well.

Karnala Bird Sanctuary

Karnala Bird Sanctuary 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. The bird lovers can spot various kinds of rare birds including spotted heart wood peckers and ashy minimet. Many species of birds like racket tailed drongo, paradise fly catcher, magpie robin, red vented bulbul, myna and owl are abundantly seen here.

Surface
Karnala is well connected to other cities in and around by state owned public transport buses. Many private owned buses also provide transport service between Karnala and neighboring cities, including Mumbai and Kashid.

Train
Panavel is a main railway station under the Mumbai railway division, which is at a distance of 10 km from Karnala. Panavel is connected to all Indian cities through Mumbai rail head. Taxi services are available from Panavel to Karnala costing about Rs 200.

Air
Nearest major airport is Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, which is nearly 60 km from Karnala. Mumbai (Bombay) is well connected to all major cities in India and also connected to many cities abroad. Taxi services are the one direct travel possibility from Mumbai to Karnala. It costs about Rs 1200.

Woods Resort

Address:
Panvel-Goa Highway
Near Karnala Bird Santuary
Taluka Penvel
Maharashtra - 410206
India

Rishi Garden Resort

Address:
Mumbai-Goa Road
Village Kalhagaon
Near Karnala bird santuary
Maharashtra - 410206
India

Shalom Resort

Address:
Mumbai-Goa Highway
Near Karnala Bird Sanctuary,
Panvel
Maharashtra - 410221
India

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