India /Maharashtra /Raigad /Karnala
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 main attraction on Karnala tour. Karnala surrounded by green dense forests and is a hamlet of wild animals. Deciduous forest with many varieties of trees including kulu, teak, koshimb, mango, asana and kalam, Karnala 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 are very favorable for fostering birds and wild life.Karnala invites all naturalists to its lap with so many attractions related to nature.
Karnala Bird Sanctuary
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Category : Bird Sanctuary
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 416416
STD Code: 184
Info Website: www.karnal.nic.in
Best Time to Visit: November – February
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By 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.
By 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.
By BUS : 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.
By Taxi : Taxtis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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- Beware of pickpockets as Karnala is a major tourist city in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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