{"id":1155,"date":"2025-01-11T12:56:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T07:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/navi.webtrickssoftware.com\/?post_type=at_biz_dir&p=1155"},"modified":"2025-11-21T17:11:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:41:07","slug":"karnala-fort","status":"publish","type":"at_biz_dir","link":"https:\/\/www.visitnavimumbai.com\/mr\/directory\/karnala-fort\/","title":{"rendered":"Karnala Fort"},"content":{"rendered":"

Karnala Fort, also known as Funnel Hill, \u00a0is a historic hill fort in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, located near Panvel and a populer one-day trek destination.<\/span>It sits within the\u00a0Karnala Bird Sanctuary,<\/span>\u00a0is approximately 1,500 feet high, and is known for its distinctive pinnacle and strategic importance in guarding the Bor pass.\u00a0<\/span>The fort’s history includes periods under the Devagiri Yadavas, Gujarat Sultanate, Marathas, and Portuguese, with its ruins being a key feature of the sanctuary.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Public Transport<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>From Panvel station, take a local bus to the sanctuary.\u00a0<\/span>Taxis and auto-rickshaws are also available, with some buses to the fort being difficult to find for return trips.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n
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    • Difficulty<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>The trek is considered easy to moderate.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n
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      • Duration<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>The trek to the top takes about 1 to 2 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n
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        • Route<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>There are two routes, with the main one being a well-defined path through the sanctuary, and a steeper, more challenging shortcut for adventurous trekkers.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n
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          • Best time to visit<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>Monsoon season is popular, but the path can be slippery.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n
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              The fort overlooks the Bor pass, which was a crucial trade route connecting the Konkan coast to the Deccan Plateau.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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                Pinnacle<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
                A 125-foot-high basalt pillar, sometimes called “Pandu’s tower,” stands on the upper level and was used as a watchtower.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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                  The fort has two inscriptions, one in Marathi on the lower gate and another in Persian on the upper gate.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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                  • \u092a\u0915\u094d\u0937\u0940 \u0905\u092d\u092f\u093e\u0930\u0923\u094d\u092f<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>The fort is within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary, which is home to many bird species.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n
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                    • Entry Fee<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>Rs.\u00a0<\/span>30 for adults and Rs.\u00a0<\/span>15 for children to enter the sanctuary.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n
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                      • Timings<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>The park is open from 6 AM to 6 PM.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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