Posted: 05 Feb 2016 05:47 PM PST

Grade- very easy (1.5hrs trek)
Some info of the trek-
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 was a fort of strategic importance as it overlooked the Bor pass which connected the Konkan coast to the interior of Maharashtra (Vidharba)and was the main trade route between these areas.
During the trek we will be sighting many resident and migratory birds, reptiles and insects while pumping in some fresh oxygen in the greens
Schedule-
6 am reporting at Thane station from where we board a train to panvel
Reach karnala sanctuary by rickshaw at around 8am
The trek starts at around 9am
It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the top
Between 12-1 pm we reach the fort
We start our descend at 2 and reach down between 4-5 pm
Refreshments will be provided after which we will leave back to Thane.
General checklist for the trek
1.rucksack or backpack
2. 3 liters of water (IMP)
3.full track pants
4. Sports shoes or trekking shoes
5. Cap
6. Lunch or snacks
7. Camera/binoculars/sunglasses.
8. Personal medicine
Charges: 250 INR
●Avoid perfumes / body sprays / deodrants (they may attract honeybees and other insects)
●No smoking or drinking of alcohol during trek
●RAWW will not be responsible for any loss of personal items brought at the trek
●No shorts allowed
For more information contact-
Pareen shah 7208315885
Rajat Dedhia 9930641484
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