One of the popular getaways within a distance of 100 kilometers from Mumbai, Karnala is known as a popular trek and picnic spot among tourists. For sightseeing, Karnala Fort is an important stronghold that derives its history from the Maratha reign. Mahashivratri is considered as the main festival in Karnala. The devotees worship the Shiva temple at Ambernath near Karnala. Some of the famous places to visit here are Karnala Fort which has reserved forest around it and known as Karnala Bird Sanctuary as it attracts good number of Birds in the winters especially early morning and evenings. It is here where you can indulge in bird watching and spot some endangered birds. The panoramic views from the top of Karnala fort will take your breath away which is best explored on foot.
With many interesting things to do in Karnala, you can trek up here and soak in the spectacular view with Haji Malang to the northeast, just before Prabalgad and Matheran; Bhimashankar to the east; Rajmachi and Duke's Nose to the south; the Mahal Mira hill range to the southwest and Mumbai to the west.Shop for nature-based products like sandalwood soap or neem oil or pay reverence at Shiva Temple near Karnala. If you are in quest of some quiet moments away from the exasperating dissonance of the big city life then Karnala is an idyllic destination for you. Elephanta caves, Mumbai, Matheran and Lonavala are the some of the places near Karnala that are worth visiting. Apart from being a place of interest to the nature lovers, Karnala is strongly suggestive of martial history. Karnala Fort or the 'Funnel Hill' as it is called stands 475 metres high. There are two engravings in the Fort, inscripted in Marathi and Persian which will excite your historical curiosity. Plan your trip to Karnala with our carefully assorted listing on best things to do in Karnala here.
