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Karnala Fort: The Best Place For Trekking
Karnala Fort is a hill fort in the district of Raigad that is about 10 km from Panvel city in Maharashtra. Currently, the Karnala Fort is a protected place and also famous as the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. The historical journey of Karnala Killa stands as a history of the 13th-century constructions. Karnala Fort was used by the Karnala rulers from Angres to Mudhan to Peshwastil 1818. But later on, the fort was taken control by the British rulers.
Karnala Fort is engulfed with a steep rock in the greenish surroundings. It gives a tough challenge to many adventurous trekkers of the ages. Still, Karnala fort continues to be a great and exciting place among trekkers and tourists. Karnala Fort is done with many carvings of tigers and elephants at the doorway.
The attraction point in Karnala fort is the water reservoirs developed naturally inside the rocks. The best thing about the fort is that the cool surroundings and the natural landscapes make Karnala Killa a place for calm and peaceful weekends.
Karnala has cool weather all around the year. So, you can visit the fort anytime in the year. But, still, the best time to visit the fort is the in mind months of the year.
Karnala Fort is popular among trekkers. The Karnala Fort trek is considered an easy trek. You can easily reach Karnala Killa in Panvel through rail, road, and rail. All these transport facilities offer good connectivity. Whenever tourists visit the fort It always makes sure to provide them with a pleasant stay. So, plan a trip and enjoy the beauty of Karnala Fort.
Glad I’ve finally found that someone is writing on Karnala Fort. I think this is most ignored fort near Mumbai. Government should pay some attention for beautification of Karnala fort and bird sanctuary.
The nearby railway station is Panvel, once u reach here you have the number of transportation for the Karnala viz. auto,tamtam and st bus, it will take less than half an hour to reach Karnala, u can ask anyone how to reach Karnala, locals are supportive.