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Karnala Bird Sanctuary

While travelling by the Mumbai-Pune or the Mumbai-Goa highway, beyond Panvel, one can easily notice a thumb shapped pinnacle. On top of the pinnacle is the Karnala Fort and the dense forest covering almost five square Km. around the pinnacle is the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary area extend on both sides of the Mumbai-goa highway.

The Park is a great place for bird lovers and you can spot drongos, barbets, bulbuls, spotted doves, tree-pies, woodpeckers and many other smaller birds.

Although there are many species of birds, spotting them is not very easy as the vegetation is very dense and you have to rely more on bird calls that tell you about their presence.

The locals also tell about panthers prowling the woods after sunset.

There is a trail that goes up to the base of the pinnacle. The view from the top is very good and makes the half hour climb worthwhile. You can see the wooded areas of the sanctuary, the villages around and even the sea from the top. At the base of the pinnacle there is a temple of goddess Bhavani and may water cisterns. There are many beehives on the pinnacle and you have to take care not to irritate the bees.

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Accomodation
You can stay at the government rest house and small cottages near the highway. The booking for the same can be done at the office near the rest house.