The Karnala Fort is spectacular. The Fort is a 2 hour climbs thats a little steep in places. Entrance to the Sanctuary and Fort is together. Up and down for the fort will take 3-4 hours depending on pace. Dont carry plastic stuff there is checking when you go in. There are some decent food options inside - watch out for monkeys while eating.

This place is very beautiful and peaceful from start to end. Carry enough water and food as there is no other source in trek route. 2 canteens at enterence only.Recently they have increased prices. Entry 60/-, Car 175/-, Deposit 100/-.It takes 2 hrs one side. Need some provision for any emergency or medical assistance. Beware of monkeys.

Open with safety precautions,Mask compulsoryCar, bike parking available with charges.100 rs for car parking.Timings: Morning 7 AM to 4 PM.You can return from Fort to base maximum by 7 pm.Fort is worth watching. Route is from right side from bird sanctuaryAvoid unnecessary heavy things with you for treck.Avoid shorts due to mosquitoesCarry enough water.Climb Fort after light breakfast.You will enjoy scenic beauty of dark forest.Best time to visit: monsoon.

The place is awesome for medium trekking during monsoon... Please do carry monsoon gears, food and water and njoy ur trekking.. Just Chill in rain and cool gusty wind at top of the cliff.... The views from top of the cliff is just fantabulous...and amazing 🌧️🌨️🇮🇳🏔️🏔️☁️🌨️🌦️

This place is very systematic , right from the parking till the end. If you are carrying any use and throw plastic then you have to deposit 100 rupees and you can get it back while returning. Trek is easy to moderate. Many inclined rocky patches are their. But if you are fit you can do it even if its your first trek.

Amazing experience. It is a bird sanctuary but it is also known as Karnala Fort. You can have a small trek to reach the fort. Easy trek not very difficult. It is one of the clean fort I ‘ve seen you can visit it with your friends and family!

The trek is a bit difficult for starters.Do carry 2 to 2.5L of water.Keep yourself hydrated while trekking else cramps are expected.Carry basic medkit like volini and soframycin and small packets orange chocolates to eat on the way.Sunglass and light coloured caps to cater to the heat.Overall awesome trek and going on the top is worth it.

Place is good , the entry price is 65/- place is so beautiful , trek is moderately difficult its takes 2hrs to each on the top will suggest to go in winter or rainy season otherwise you will not enjoy much due to warm weather , it also have small waterfall , you will not see so many birds there so the overall place is good for one day return.

Nice place to visit over the weekend, good for a long drive, the food is average but edible and if you are hungry then definitely you will be fine with it. Good for a short trek or trip. Everyone will enjoy. Also can go to Karbala Fort which I didnt visit as the place closes at 3:00 pm at the moment.

Good place for trekking.People visiting here make sure carry enough water and glucose. Make sure you have nice breakfast since all your energy will utilise with good trekking shoes.

Nice place to visit during monsoon and winters. I would recommend to start with Karnala fort trek and then explore other Karnala. Enjoy

Its a really nice place to visit, very few birds some cages are empty. Visiting in monsoon make the place more lively

Beautiful place for family trek.Pls go early morning because there having time limit till 5 pm evening.Take your food with you. And water. dont eat in canteen and outside food. Food quality is not good.

A good trekking place 💯 . Go there fully equipped with water and first-aid . As it takes 2 hr to reach top without stop . Also it takes more time for any emergency medical staff or any forest rangers to come . But well managed by staff of sanctuary. 35 - 40 per ticket ,100 rs for parking vehicle , 100- 200 rs if any camera there

Greate Place to visit near Panvel, Canteen facility is there and rates are also fair.good for small walk, very easy climbing, i saw many people bringing their kids over there.!!!!! Beware of Monkeys !!!!!!Best time to visit is in July-Auguast-September.

The best weekend gateway. A silent and easy trek place to reboot your system and mind.

Place is nice, you can see beauty of nature. Monsoon is best time for visit. Bring at lest 1liter waterbottel with you. Bring some food with you, In journey there is no shop. Start trek early in morning.It will take at least 2hr to reach top. Trek is not hight altitude. One more thing wear shoes if it possible. Enjoy trek.

Entire sanctuary is in a dire need of a makeover. Poor birds are kept in dirty cages. Kite enclosure is the worst. Its a small cage with more than 10 kites that has little to no light in even in day time. Other birds include 1 Peacock, few Parrots, and white and grey Cockatoos (thats what they are called, right? I might be wrong). In short pet shop birds are kept in a better condition than this place. Good place for a short hike.

Excellent Spot for Small Outing. You can also bring ur kids or toddlers here. There is fee for entry, parking. U have to deposit 100rs for all plastic packets of chips, bottle etc to take and u wil get refund once u bring back all. There is a canteen operated by ladies which offer very good at reasonable rates. Go early morning u can also march towards fort for jungle experience. Best time to visit is monsoons.

Very easy trek for beginners..... Great panaromic view from top....

Great maintenance especially in terms of cleanliness and toilet , good for one day trekking , no waterfall on the top or at base , can be exhausting in summer , in winter and rainy this trek can be good

Well maintained, forest guides do charge some amount per person for entry and parking, later all bags are checked. Plastic items are noted and rechecked on exit, good initiative. Trail is rocky and do require proper grip shoes. They do have a canteen which is hosted by all women and food there tastes like home.Overall awesome experience and feels like visiting every weekend.

We just visited this place yesterday , very nice place to visit especially during the monsoon , lots of greenery , can see few birds , you can chill out at water fall . overall good place to visit nearby to mumbai .

Good spot for day trip with kids.we were lucky to see peacock dance.monkeys are around the place .had a great nature walk.

From panvel depo, we had taken an auto ride for 250 rupees the charges they say are like 350,300 so you have to negotiate for that and apart from this the place where well reserved and clean and peaceful place.

Best place to experience wildlife, small trek and visiting a historical place at a same timeYou will be charged ₹60 and ₹30 per adult and child respectively.Parking charges for two wheeler is ₹50 and 4 wheeler is ₹ 190.Also, there are couple of restaurants available in the beginning of trek where you can enjoy thali meal and other snacks with cold beverages.Timings : morning 7am to 4pm

Amazed with beauty of place.-wear full clothes while visiting due to insects.-no need to carry food as its already der a small canteen dey give amazing food.Best place for trekking & roaming around.

Very good place to be in natureIn monsoon its like heaven.Specially went for oriontel dwarfs kingfisher photography

Either you go for birding or trekking. Cant do both simultaneously. The trek is a bit difficult for beginners. But the sanctuary is a home for a vast variety of biodiversity. its usually crowded in weekends. So I wasnt able to spot birds due to crowd and the noise they make.I really appreciate the effort that management takes to keep the zone plastic free.. they check your bags and keep account of how many plastic covers are took inside and recheck for the same while exit. 👏🏻

Best quite place for a quality time away from the noise of City. Just dont expect sighting of lots of birds. U can hear their sounds thought. Trail can be slippery during monsoon.

Fort is situated at the top where we have to trek..I had much exciting experience.

Nice place to visit with family n friends, parrot, peacock and owl are there, water fall n much more.

Its good option for small outing half day trip

Excellent place to trek with family, first it is very near to Panvel and second proper path to trek. I traveled on 24th July thinking due to heavy rains it won’t be crowded. But I was amazed to see at least thousand enthusiastic people came from all parts of Mumbai to enjoy the weather and Jungle. Loved the arrangements for parking and Paid 35/- head entry fees and 100/- for car parking. Trek till Fort can be split in 5-6 parts, and every part is having different levels of difficulty and excitement, half way is composed with few steps from starting point then big boulders and some places had to negotiate path inside tree roots, but lovely path. After crossing half way we can see the beauty both sides of pathway, sone part is plane but still 3 sections where path was not simple and we had to cross big boulders, tree roots. Finally last leg is climbing those iron railings steps, some steps were quite big, those may be little inconvenient for house ladies, but it doesn’t stop our strong women to conquer them too💪🏻. After reaching on top, spectacular view was the feast which helps in forgetting all trouble of trekking. Must visit with family and friends.. if possible carry 2 bottles of water, wear full sleeves, stick will be helpful.Rains have made my Descending tough bcoz red soil was slipping but finally got down safely. Before leaving campus do take some rest with Lemon water and Missal Pav from nearby canteen and pleasantly it was run efficiently by only Ladies👏🏼👏🏼.

It was the best experience being surrounded by nature. I missed roaming around due to covid situation. Everyone can enjoy here and can spend time with your friends and family. Just one request when you eat something there just take all the garbage with you dont throw there.

1. Treck for beginners.2. Carry minimum 3 litres water.3. If your carrying plastic snacks u have to show below during outing.4. Best place to freed your body and mind to natural experiences.5. Big thumbs Must visit.

Best Place for One day trip...

Though i heard the trek till the killa is a good one i did not have the time and energy to reach there. But below that, not a great BirD sanctuary! Few birds in the cage and huge crowd. !

Very Nice you can plan one day picnic with family and kid...

Amazing place to trek. Easily accessible from Mumbai. Awesome food at the restaurant at the foothill.

Preety place, 2 hrs climb and the view is worth it.

A good place to go with kids and family. An easy to medium hike. Please carry water and eatables. Start early to get the best views

Its a beginner level trek for anyone who wants to start trekking. But its loaded with all the experiences and feels of a trek. Carry a lot of water and some food. You wont be needing anything else. You also get to spot a variety of birds.

Wonderful place and its full of childhood memories.Its really good and safe for taking a family trip. The walks and trails are fun in nature. The trek to the fort is a bit on difficult side. A fit person can do it without much efforts. But need be alert due to the monsoon slipperiness

Fantastic place. It’s a must visit place for those who love nature, birds and trekking. Carrying of any kind of speakers inside the sanctuary should be banned. It only creates noise pollution and the whole purpose of being with nature is lost.

Beautiful location for nature lovers and one day trials.

Nearby from Mumbai for trekking & spending a day with nature. You can visit bird sanctuary and karnala fort along with friends/family.There are few birds in cage. You can see types of birds while you trekking towards fort. Birds are chirping continuously & it feel amazing.For children, playing area is there. It has swing, see-saw, slides etc.There is canteen inside the campus, you can get home made breakfast, lunch etc.Parking & Toilets facility is there.Entry Fee :- Rs. 35 Per PersonParking Charges :- Rs. 25 to Rs.150 (Depend on vehicle category)Security Deposit :- If you carry plastic bag or material like chips packet, biscuit packet, bottle etc, then they collect Rs.100 from you as a deposit. They refund you back once you show them that you did not throw it in premises & carry same along with you.How to reach :-Train :- Nearest railway station is Panvel.You can get private auto/jeep from there.Bus :- You can take Pen/Alibaug (Local ST bus) & get down at Karnala.Sharing Vehicle (Auto/4 Wheeler) :- You can get near of Dominos (Takka, Old Panvel) Or Palaspe Phata.

Spend wonderful day and had fun at the same here... Trecking here was Absolute adventures

Nice mountain viewEasy to trekNear from Mumbai

Didnt see any birds lol ,maybe I should have brought a binocular.

Best place for family outing.family picnic .Food nd Hiking,Bird sanctuary,Bird Watching complete one day fun place.

Since this place is under Governments control, they are charging entry fees, parking fees etc but not providing even a drinking water facilities. After you start climbing there is no any water facility till you reach the top & return back. Also they are taking a deposit of Rs.100 for keeping the plastic waste & that they promise to refund back. But when you come down after 4.00 pm then you definitely loose your deposit. Also no any receipts is provided for that refund amount.

Good trek to Karnala Fort. Too many people on a weekend though. Would suggest going on weekdays.

Nice weekend destinations spl in rains

If you are a bird lover and adventures person must go there once. They have more than 140+ different types of birds including peacock parrots etc. At first they cost Rs.35 as entry fee and if you are carrying any plastic material then Rs.100 deposite for safety purpose of birds and they will get your monkey back once you show them those plastic materials while returning.Karnala bird sanctuary isnt famous for these birds but its known for treking as well as karanala fort is situated upper side of these bird sanctuary.

Well maintained place, with reasonably clean washroom, snacks/tea center, security staff etc. Good for hiking or spending time with nature, especially during monsoon. Sufficient parking available at the entrance for 2/4 wheelers. Rs 35 entry fee for adults.

Good trek in rainy season. Ascending and descending takes total three hours. There are shelters for rest on the fort but some shelters are in broken conditions hence when raining not useful,if u make a trek in monsoon carry umbrella or full raincoat. So many mosquitoes and insects in the jungle. Do not carry plastics bags and bottle. Also difficult to eat anything on the top due to lot of monkeys will surround u if u start to eat do be aware. Overall good greenery and climate. If want to enjoy trek start early in the morning .Canteen facility is available inside, net and clean .

Nice place peaceful. Good oxygen n lot of greenary.

2 hrs one way to reach the Fort. Make sure you enter before 1.00 PM. 4 hrs in total.Really tough. Do not underestimate.Car Parking Rs. 100Entry Fee Rs. 35/person.

Nice place for one day outing.Tip:Avoid weekends

Wonder this place. Go n take a chill

Best place for trekking which is so close to Mumbai, 55km from Dadar. Descent is bit slipperry coz of monsoon. Dense greenery everywhere. Would recommend to enter by 7 am coz later it starts crowding. Entry ticket 35. Bike/car parking 25/100. Tasty maharashtrian breakfast/lunch( veg & nonveg ) available at canteen located down only. Once we start trekking nothing available for food or drink, so carry your own stuff. Trek to karnala fort is moderate difficult for a casual trekker. Will take around 1.5 hours if climb is nonstop. Journey & destination both are beautiful. Many photo/selfi/video opportunities everywhere. Small waterfall also on the way if you take a little detour. Didnt see many birds though. There are few caged birds at the starting. Do carry first-aid kit & cap. Kids above 6 years would find it comfortable to climb on their own.

Karnala bird sanctuary is a mini bird sanctuary. Do not expect a big sanctuary before you plan a trip here. Birds are caged in a very bad scenario. Environment is good for birds if set free as its a very large area and kind of dense forestation. Total greenary near Navi Mumbai Panvel. It has a entry fees of 100 Rs for car and 37 Rs entry fees for adults and 15 for kids.Bottles are allowed with refundable 100 Rs so that you do not throw bottles inside. Good initiative I liked. Cleanliness starts here.Birds are few like Kite, parrot, 1 peacock 🦚 etc. You are a food joint inside managed by govt. A trek to Karnala fort is a must try for fitness enthusiast and fort lovers. Its a good area for picnics too. Many school bus are seen here.It has a childrens play area too and is currently in a good shape. All slides are in good condition.A couples are normal here as it is a secluded area at many places. People even brings their own food and can have inside. No issues for own food.Trek is good to start in early morning else afternoon time is not recommended here to come as sun is too harsh and will tire you asap. Banners are available at many places which gives good environmental knowledge for kids starting from photosynthesis , flower names, fun facts etc. This is a must read. Many small treks are available and are comfortable for small strech walk. Only the karnala fort trek is hiking area and needs proper shoes too. Dslr charges are 100 rs. Plan a visit soon for small picnic with family away from the city hustle bustle.

Best place for beginners trekkers around mumbai.

Good experience. Carry water and wear shoes with good grip. Its a beautiful place to trek. Went in monsoon so it was a muddy and wet. Approximately a 2 hour trek one side. Amazing views from and around the fort on top.

Very nice trip

Very good place for bird watching and listening various bird sounds nearby Mumbai , cantins run by ladies group inside with basic food , ample parking space.

Place is super awesome for trekking. Only thing I hated the most is that the birds are caged in what is supposed to be a bird sanctuary. Those birds are born to fly and not to be caged in such dirty and pathetic condition. They should set them freeP.S dont forget to get food supply before trekking up. You wont find anything anywhere once you start trekking.

It is a lovely place for Nature Lovers.

Karnala bird sanctuary is so close to Panvel of Raigad district of Maharashtra or you can say a little away from the Mumbai - Pune Expressway

Pros:1. Best place for picnics and tracking near Panvel City.2. Lot of Birds can be seen during spring season.3. Two Dhabas are there and both are cheap and best.4. Lot of Monkeys can be seen all over the Century.5. Ban in throwing plastic bottles with fine.. But still some irresponsible people throwing bottles here and there.Cons:1. No outside food is allowed.2. Car Parking is 105 rs.. But parking area is poorly maintained.3. Entry and exit roads are poorly managed.. Huge amount of tickets and parking are being collected but maintainance is poorest.

If you are going towards the Karnala fort, be well prepared. It’s a tough rigorous upwards climb. Not for little kids even teenage kids will need to be watched. Uphill mostly with rocks and boulders on way.Took me 2 hours to go up and less than 2 hours to come down in a very leisurely pace.Some of the points to remember. Entry fee Rs 135 if you take your vehicle and park outside the park. Without vehicle only Rs 35.1. Take two full bottles of water ( for one person)( I kept drinking)2. Lunch/ snacks if you are going in the day3. Hat/cap5.trekking shoe6. Sunscreen7. SunglassesRestaurants at the start of the sanctuary only. No restaurants on way.Lot of monkeys on way. Never open your food bag with them around. They snatch it. It’s a steep climb at some of the points. I tired easily. Take rest and continue with easy pace.

Great place to unwind for nature lovers and trekkers. The sanctuary is beautiful in monsoons with lush greenery. A wide variety of birds are available. So certainly a great place for bird watchers.

Nice experience. Veg and non veg if kept seperately at different counters will be useful for pure veg person and also there should be a board marking the way to karnala bird sanctuary before entrance so that it doesnt create any confusion. Would like to visit again. Please carry plenty of water while going to fort.

Very nice place to visit.

Good, I will visit again and put my comment.

Great experience 😍

Good place bt theres very small number of birds.. Its best for small trek almost of 2.5 km. Very close to Panvel. Start early in the morning otherwise sunlight will burst your head.

Wowwww!!! What an amazing experience... Beautiful! Scenic! A terrific trip to get the best of all that the rains can offer... Impressed with the way its managed... Hope to go there again soon :)

Its nice place....... but cant see any bird

Nice place for spend time in peace.

Only one peacock is there and few parrots no other birds you will get to see.If you are going only to see birds then you will get bored but fort is very nice to trek. Scenery from top of the fort is awesome.

Must visit place near mumbai to visit

The bird sanctuary has opened on November 12th and it was closed all this while from march to November due to COVID - 19 pandemic.It is closed on two days of the year1. Buddha Purnima 2. 31st DecemberThis Bird Sanctuary is very different from other bird sanctuaries as it has very less water birds whereas it has other tree and small birds.Birds seen by me on the 4th visit1. Chestnut Petronia/Yellow throated Sparrow (Salim Ali’s sparrow) 2. Jungle Crow3. Black Drongo 4. Crimson Sunbird 5. Green Leafbird 6. Wabbler (unknown) 7. Green Canary Flycatcher 8. White Rumped Shama9. Finch Lark

Its very good for trekkingGood spot for family picnicView is super from topIt will hardly take 80 minutes to reach the top if you maintain good speed.You can see monkeys roaming but dont feed them, if you do they can steal foods or your personal items or can also become aggressive if you dont give them your food and also dont harm themDo a safe and clean trekking

I Love this place a lot. Very close to our home. We visit frequently there. Not many animals. But there are quite of them. Good place for trekking and having some good Indian food.

Before going here I heard that this is easy Trek, but this is quite challenging while assessing,nice spot nice scenery, satisfied 👌

Good food!!!Little difficult to climb mountain.Happy to stay between greenery.

Must visit place during Monsoon.

One good destination for trekking, especially with friends. Difficulty level is from medium to high. Highly not recommended during rainy season.Reach the spot within 7am and start climbing immediately so that you will feel cool breeze and not sunny.

Pinnacle is easily achievable for a normal person. Good place. also not much crowd compared to Matheran.

An all time favourite. Visited the place after twenty years. Some things have changed, mercifully many others, have stayed the same.

Well maintained. Very clean. On entry, they check your bags and count all the disposable plastics you have. Then you have to pay a refundable amount which will be repaid to you once you leave and show the disposable plastics in your possession. A great drive to save the environment. Very clean and very nice management.

Karnala bird century is equipped with karnala fort and also canteen facility available at base

Relaxing place remember to carry camera or binoculars

Its a good place for trek but there is no water facility during the trek their is only one water reservoir at the peak upstairs, would recommend to carry the required drinking water.

Nature love like a mother 🌍❤️

Very nice trek, Moderate level, at top there is beautiful view of dense forest, mumbai Goa highway etc. Trek takes min 1.30 hrs to climb if you go slow and taking rest. Downtime will less.

Its a wonder place for nature lovers. You can do bird watching here. Also theres Karnala fort at about 2 KM trekking from the start point.

Place is good to visit with friends. Its preferable to visit when the raining season starts. It takes about 3 hours to trek to top(if one rests in between) otherwise 2 & half hr max to max to reach top. The view from the top is beautiful the wind the beauty of nature you can enjoy everything. There is a dhaba at the entrance and then some beautiful birds which are kept for people to see.