Karnala Bird Sanctuary

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Sight Address : Karnala Bird Sanctuary lies about 60 km from Mumbai and 10 km from Panvel. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Karnala Bird Sanctuary is located in Panvel Taluka of Raigad District of Maharashtra State. The sanctuary is quite small with an area of 4.27 Sq.kms. Located 50 kms away from Mumbai, the sanctuary is one of the popular destinations for aspirant bird watchers and hikers in the Mumbai area.
Blessed with lush green foliage and many hills, the sanctuary is also a trekkers paradise. The sanctuary is situated at the bottom of the famous Karnala Fort or the ‘Funnel Hill’. The fort has been a witness to many historic battles between Muslim, Portuguese and Maratha rulers. Trek down to the Karnala fort can be a great experience for trekkers. On the way one can find many species of birds. River Patalganga is towards the east of the fort. Greenery covers and surrounds the fort of Karnala. Besides, one can also visit Nature Interpretation Centre at the sanctuary. Blessed with lush green foliage, the Sanctuary is also known for the variety of trees found here mainly the species such as Koshimb, mango, nana, kulu, kalam, asana, umbar and teak in the top canopy. Vegetation typifies moist deciduous forest . The sanctuary has attracted many species of resident and migratory birds. Among the 147 species of birds found here, more than 37 species of are of migratory birds. Migratory birds coming from Central Asia, Europe, Uzbekistan, Siberia, among others are visible in the region since many days. Some individual species of migratory birds are more than 15000 in number. Among the migratory birds, most common are the blackbird, the blue-headed rock-thrush, the bluethroat, the red breasted flycatcher, the ashy minivet, the black headed cuckoo-shrike etc.

Karnala Bird Sanctuary

HistoryEdit

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Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

7.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

3-4 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.20/- per person; Parking Two Wheelers – Rs.15/- Four Wheelers – Rs50/-

Kids Rs. : Rs.15/- per person

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.20/- per person; Parking Two Wheelers – Rs.15/- Four Wheelers – Rs50/-

Kids Rs. : Rs.15/- per person

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Ekvira Restaurant ; Mumbai Goa Expressway, Panvel, India ; Ph/M – 919930098444 ; Food Serve – Indian Cuisines

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are another way to get around town. They can be hired from nearby cities and used for local transport as well. Taxis charge around Rs 1500 per day. A/C taxis and SUV’s such as Toyota Qualis are also available.

BUS : Karnala Bird Sanctuary is 60 km from Mumbai, on the Mumbai-Goa Highway, NH-17. This is a 2-hour drive via Thane Creek and Panvel. You can hire an Taxi from Mumbai or Pune and shouldn’t be very expensive. From Vashi (New Mumbai) – 32km. (one Way) From Panvel regular buses and autorickshaws(6 sitters) going towards Pen will drop you at Karnala, but the frequency is very less after 6.00-7.00 PM. The fare is around Rs.10.00.

Train : Central Railway trains from VT Station stop at Panvel, 12 km from the sanctuary; from here you can catch autorickshaws, taxis and buses. State Transport buses run from Mumbai Central to Karnala.

Air : Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International airport, which is 187 km away from Raigad, is the nearest airport. All the major airlines have service from Mumbai to all major cities in India and many cities abroad including Singapore, Hong Kong, Colombo and gulf countries. Taxis are available from Mumbai to Raigad and costs about Rs 3,000.

Others : Auto Rickshaw : Autos are available extensively and these are a good option. They are quick and cheaper than taxis. Prices have to be negotiated as they may not be metered and there are no night fares.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry Camera. Food is not available on the Fort. So carry all your edibles from the base of the Fort or Near by village or Highway Hotels. Take All the Drinking materials from the base. As there is no water available on the Hill/Fort. During the summer it is advisable to take lots of water along, as it may cause to dehydration because of heat.

Safety / WarningEdit

Try to avoid camping at this site. Lot of problems tend to occur during Camping. Nice place to enjoy . Top pinnacle has huge honeycombs. If you are with kids be careful. few rare incidents of looting there, so it’s better to go with group. Dont wait till after 6PM, it could be dangerous due to wild animals attacks. Beware from this animals like leopards. So get out from there before night