Karnala Fort
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Karnala Fort

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700/ Adult

About Karnala Fort

This 12th-century monument, also known as the Funnel Fort due to its intriguing shape, is located inside the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. The two-level fort is historically important and has passed hands between Gujarat forces, Portuguese, Shivaji Maharaj, and the British. Being surrounded by lush hills and dense foliage, the place is a very popular trekking location.

You can sight birds like Racket-tailed Drongo, Magpie Robin, and Malabar Whistling Thrush, Cattle Egret, etc. as you trek right inside the forest. Once you reach the summit at around 1500 ft above the sea level, don’t miss to see the 125 feet high watchtower, albeit in ruins now. There are beautiful Persian, Marathi, and Mughal era inscriptions on the walls and gates of the fort. There is also an ancient Bhavani Temple at the bottom of the fort, which should not be missed.

Essential information:


Location: The fort is located inside Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Karnala Village, Raigad District, Maharashtra.

Best Time: October- April.

Timings: Every day 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Price: Entry fee per adult: Rs. 30, Camera charges: Rs. 100.

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Karnala Fort Reviews

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Akula Kaur26 Feb 2020
5.0

Buying this ticket online was good with hassle-free there are many people participate on this trek both locals and tourists, sometimes we get to join with the other group on the way and mostly the people I met that day were very nice and helping nature they encourage to those who ready to give up, The mountains and the cave of this place look stunning and remarkable. What a beautiful view!!! from the viewpoint. Very good trek must try once...

Goutam Mehra17 Feb 2020
4.0

One of a kind experience with my love once, This trek is suitable for everyone, One request is that pack enough food materials and water for the walk to saves your stamina. For sure once you reach the top you would definitely hungry and want to eat something and enjoyed the amazing beauty of nature with good photos with love-once.

Bhilangana Achari12 Feb 2020
5.0

Easy going tour!!! it was a nice trekking experience for all, amazing footpath so adventurous and definitely super amazing place.

Purushottam Bandopadhyay4 Dec 2019
5.0

A good and popular place for as it is known as birds sanctuary, Yes, the place was really beautiful, The trekking went well and smoothly, There is some part on the way the mud was slippery please watch out every-step you take wear good trekking shoes to avoid the fall especially elderly people. When you go higher and higher the views were more and more stunning and at the fort, it would give you a breathtaking view, The day we did this trek the weather was so good and so clear. It is the most famous trek at this place.

Ashok Iyer27 May 2016
5.0

This was an impulsive trip and we had an absolute blast with our loved ones here in Karnala fort and we wish to do this all over again the next chance we get. It was truly an amazing experience!

Tanya Naik13 May 2016
4.0

One of the best escapes from Mumbai, Karnala is truly best visited with friends. It was an adventurous day and we did not even have to travel far!