Explore the slippery yet satisfying trail of the Karnala Fort trek as the monsoon breathes life into every inch of Sahyadri.
Pass by the captivating panoramic view of Sahyadri valley, offering views of Prabalgad and Rajmachi forts.
Quench your thirst with the natural freshwater cistern at the Karnala Fort.
Learn about the ancient inscriptions on the pillars of the Karnala Fort
Walk amidst the dense jungle of Sahyadri, while listening to the chirpings of exotic birds of Karnala Bird Sanctuary.
Karnala Fort or Funnel Hill is a protected property, nestled within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. It offers a picturesque view of the Sahyadri range from a whopping height of 1,500 ft. On this monsoon trek, one can catch a glimpse of Paradise Flycatcher, Shama, Magpie Robin, or Malabar. The panoramic view of the entire valley makes the Karnala Fort trek near Mumbai a truly divine portal to nature.
The difficulty level of this one-day trek in Maharashtra ranges from easy-moderate with its base situated at Shirdon. This is the best monsoon trek near Mumbai and is at a distance of 60 km from Mumbai & 117 km from Pune.
10:30 PM - Pick up near Shivajinagar Railway Station (Pune)
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At 10: 30 our vehicle will begin the journey towards the base village.
03:00 AM - Trek Begins
At dawn, the trek will begin from Shirdon to reach the top of the fort by 7 AM approximately.
07:00 AM - Breakfast & Explore
After trekking for 2-3 hours, trekkers will have breakfast; thereafter the exploration of the Karnala Fort will begin.
12:00 PM - Explore Karnala Fort
Explore the higher and lower parts of the Karnala Fort and witness the panoramic view of the valley.
02:00 - Lunch
The base village awaits to treat the trekkers with delicious local delicacy and warm hospitality.
10: PM - End of a Beautiful Journey
Time to bid farewell to all fellow trekkers as the trek ends here.
Panvel Station
Pune- Shivaji Nagar Railway Station
Pune- Shivaji Nagar Railway Station
You need to carry trekking shoes, a raincoat, a torch (headtorch preferable), trek pants, dry-fit t-shirts, glares, mobile cover, water bottle socks, sanitiser, mask & personal First Aid.
The trek difficulty ranges from easy to moderate. Check your BMI beforehand to analyse the difficulty rating for yourself (a higher BMI equals higher difficulty)
The trek alone takes 1-2 hours and the rest of the time is spent exploring the fort and area around along with breakfast and lunch.
The distance between Karnala Fort and Pune is 117 km.
The distance between Karnala Fort and Mumbai is 50 km.
The distance between Karnala Fort and Aurangabad is 378 km.
Monsoon season is the best time to visit Karnala Fort. Trekkers can book their package with The Trekkers Of Maharashtra for a wholesome experience.
Your trip is secured with certified trek leaders
Our professionals are trained in all the necessary first aid.
We offer high-quality equipment for a successful and easy trek.
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