Treks and Trails India - Karnala Fort Trek on 27th February 2021

About Karnala Fort Trek:

Karnala fort also called Funnel Hill is a hill fort in Raigad District about 10 km from Panvel city, 65km from Mumbai city, situated along the Mumbai-Goa highway. Currently, it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. The fort of Karnala is famous for its strange pinnacle and the bird sanctuary that is set up amidst the forest. Today, the ruins of the fort are a popular destination for hiking and tourism. This Fort is at a height of approx 1500 ft. It is a great trek for beginners and for parents who want to introduce their children to trekking and Mother Nature.

 

Karnala Event Details:

• Trek Difficulty: Easy to Medium
• Trek Distance: 3 km
• Washroom Available at the base village 
• Location: Near Panvel 
• Karnala Fort Height: 1500 ft
• Karnala Fort: Hill Fort
• Base Village: Shirdhon
• District: Raigad

 

Cost for Karnala Trek:

• Cost without transport: Rs. 700/- per person
• Cost with transport: Rs. 1300/- per person

 

Karnala Fort Trek Event Itinerary:

05:45 Meet at WEH metro station bus stop, Andheri.

06:00 Leave for Karnala fort trek.

06:15 Pick up at Kalanagar bus stop (on the highway), Bandra.

06:30 Pick up at Sion station circle.

06:45 Pick up at Diamond Garden, Chembur.

07:15 Pick up at Vashi below the main bridge near Vashi Plaza.

07:35 Pick up at McDonald's, Kalamboli.

08:15 Reach at base village and have breakfast.

09:00 Start ascending.

11:00 Reach the top and explore.

12:00 Start descending.

14:00 Reach base village and have Lunch.

15:00 Start return journey towards Mumbai.

18:00 Approx. arrival at Andheri.

 

Please note:

• Please carry packed lunch.
• Please wear trekking shoes for this trek with a good grip.
• We are not visiting Karnala Bird Sanctuary, bcoz it's closed due to covid-19. Only Karnala fort trek is open.
• Those who are coming by their own vehicle, please follow all covid-19 safety guideline and reach at base village on time.
• Due to above issue, if you come late or unable to come, will not provide any refund.

 

Cost Includes:

• 1 veg Breakfast
• Travel by private non-Ac vehicle (with transport option)
• Trek Leader Expertise Charges

 

Cost Excludes:

• Lunch for the trek
• Travel till base village and back (without transport option)
• Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
• All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
• Any kind of personal expenses
• Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
• Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required

 

Things to Carry:

• 2/3 liters of water.
• Lunch for the trek.
• Proper face mask or shield.
• Sanitizer.
• Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on trek.
• One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters.
• Good Torch must with extra battery.
• Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars.
• Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets.
• Sun Cap and Sunscreen.
• Personal First aid and Personal Medicine.
• Identity Proof.
• Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles.

 

Cancellation Policy:

• 75% refund if notified via phone conversation 8 or more days prior to the event date.
• 50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 4 to 7 days prior to the event date.
• No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days prior to event date
• No show No Refund.
• Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
• Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another person against cancellation.
• If Trek get cancelled, we will refund "Trek Amount" only.
• If the event is canceled due to any natural calamity, political unrest or other such reasons beyond our control the same cancellation policy will apply.