Karnala Bird Sanctuary Panvel Day Tour From Mumbai

Experience nature is at its best! Envelop yourself with the sounds of birds and the mild breeze sashaying through the trees.

Highlights

• Witness the activity of winged beauties.
• Trek to the 12th century Karnala Fort at the center of the sanctuary.

Detailed overview

A popular destination for amateur bird-watchers and ornithologists, the sanctuary is also visited by avid hikers while becoming a favourite for picnickers over the years. It now boasts of extremely diverse flora and fauna with about 150 species of resident and 37 species of migratory birds that visit the sanctuary during the winter. Five rare birds that have been spotted here are the Three Toed Kingfisher, Rufous-Bellied Eagle, Slaty-legged Crake, Ashy Minivet and the Malabar Trogon.

Itinerary

• Your tour will start with a morning pick-up from your hotel/residence in Mumbai city limits.
• Post which you will proceed towards Karnala Bird Sanctuary, which is a 2-hour drive from Mumbai.
• There are some interesting trails that the sanctuary offers with the Hariyal Nature Trail being the easiest. This is only a kilometer long but offers a great bird-sighting experience.
• For those looking for a longer walk, the Mortaka Trail, which covers a length of 6 km through the sanctuary is ideal. There is also an abundance of colourful butterflies darting through the air.
• For the trekkers, the Karnala Fort Trail is the best.
• In the evening you will start your journey back to Mumbai and you will be dropped at your hotel/residence in Mumbai city limits.