One Day
6 - 30
Difficulty - Low
14th Aug

An exciting one day trek to Fort Karnala completely planned to pump up your adrenaline. Enjoy the serene and lush green landscapes as you try and spot birds in the wild.

Karnala fort is a hill fort in Raigad District about 10 km from Panvel city. Currently it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. It offers a great opportunity to enjoy a refreshing, easy trek. Karnala fort consists of two forts out of which one is at a higher level and other is at a lower level.

Major Attractions :

Trek through the Karnala Bird Sanctuary and through a dense forest
Explore a hill fort
An awe inspiring view from the top

Pickup Points

Borivali, Andheri, Sion, Chembur, Vashi & Kalamboli

Reporting Time

05:00 am

Base Village

Karnala

Itinerary

Day 1

05:00 hrs – Report at SGNP Borivali
05:15 hrs – Leave for Base village
05:30 hrs – Pick up from Andheri
06:00 hrs – Pick up from Sion
06:10 hrs – Pick up from Chembur
06:30 hrs – Pick up from Vashi Highway
06:50 hrs – Pick up from Kalamboli McDonalds
08:45 hrs – Reach Base, have breakfast & start trek towards the peak after a brief introduction session
11:30 hrs – Reach the Karnala Fort, bask in the majestic view from the top, take selfies with an amazing background
12:30 hrs – Start the descend towards the base
14:00 hrs – Reach Karnala Base and have Lunch
15:30 hrs – Say your goodbyes with a promise to meet again, leave for Mumbai in our Bus. This brings us to the end of our trip, Or rather just the beginning.
18:00 hrs – Reach Mumbai Tentatively

Price Includes

Mumbai to Mumbai Private Non – AC Transport
Breakfast, Tea & Lunch
Entry Fees
Expertise and Guide charges
First Aid Certified Trek Leads

Price Excludes

Anything other than the above-mentioned things
Any Personal Expenses

Things to Carry

Identity Proof (Mandatory)
Bottle of Water (at least 2 litres)
Ready to eat food like plum cakes, dry fruits etc.
Face Mask & Sanitizer
Cap, Camera
Good Trekking shoes
Personal care stuff, ORS, medicines which you require usually
Put essentials like money, spare clothes in a polythene bag inside the bag
Haversack to put all the things in, please do not carry sling bags or jholas

Photos

FAQs

What are the pickup locations?

05:00 hrs – Report at SGNP Borivali
05:15 hrs – Leave for Base village
05:30 hrs – Pick up from Andheri
06:00 hrs – Pick up from Sion
06:10 hrs – Pick up from Chembur
06:30 hrs – Pick up from Vashi Highway
06:50 hrs – Pick up from Kalamboli McDonalds

How will you contact me once I register?

We will be mailing you the details about the trek a day or two before the trek. We will also create a WhatsApp group a day before the trek.

What is the difficulty level of this trek?

This trek is of low difficulty with moderate endurance with around 2 hours of hike each side.

Will I be able to do this trek? I have not trekked before.

This trek can be done by beginners. We encourage you to come and experience the trek with us. Trekking is not about speed and our representatives will be there to encourage you to complete the trek

What is the age limit for this trek?

The age limit for the trek is 18 years with no upper limit. Participants below the age of 18yrs need to be accompanied by a guardian

Can I come alone?

Yes, many of our participants are solo travellers.

Is it safe for a female solo traveller?

It is completely safe for a female solo traveller as our representatives will be there with you all the time. Moreover, most of our event have 60% female participation.

Can I Bring my Car?

Yes, you can bring your car

Are washrooms available during the trek?

You will not get washrooms during the trek. Washrooms are available near the start point

Can we smoke or drink alcohol?

Smoking or drinking alcohol is prohibited.

Would I get cellular connectivity?

You will get limited connectivity during the trek.

What type of food will I get?

We will be having breakfast & Lunch at a local restaurant

Will I get water during the trek?

You won’t get water during the trek, you need to carry at least 2 litres of water with you

What if I have a medical emergency?

We will carry first aid kit with us. The coordinators will be first aid certified. If the problem increases, we will quickly get you to closest medical attention possible.

What kind of clothing we need to wear?

We recommend you wear full sleeve t-shirt and full pants and cap.

Do I need special shoes?

We recommend trekking shoes or good quality sports shoes with firm sole

Disclaimer

Basic washroom facility is available at the base village. It is trekking activity and not a leisure trip so one needs to prepare themselves accordingly

Please avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery.

A planned activity or programs may be cancelled or revised depending on the weather or any other unavoidable circumstances

Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited

COVID Safety Guidelines

Each member of the group (participants/trek leads) will need to wear protective masks while interacting with others.

It should be ascertained from the participants that they are not residing / have not travelled in a containment zone and have not come in contact with any person who was tested Covid positive in last 14 days.

The accommodation will be thoroughly sanitised

Follow safe health practices in case you want to cough, sneeze in public space or during activity.

Trek Lead would be carrying sanitizer, spare masks, few pairs of disposable gloves (in sufficient quantity) as a Covid Protection Kit.

It is mandatory that a participant informs the organisers if he tests positive for Covid within 14 days of returning from adventure activity. It will help the organisers to inform and alert all other persons in the group and concerned health authorities of Government, so that they can follow the medical/government norms in this regard. Here it is absolutely essential that the participant observes transparency and informs the organisers/group leaders about his Covid test results. Organisers should actively pursue this matter with participants as this is a mutual responsibility.

Karnala Fort Trek

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