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Karnala Fort

India / Maharashtra / Kalundre /
 mountain, fortification
Karnala fort aka "Funnel Hill" stands 475 metres high. The Karnala fort dates back to the 12th Century when it was built. It was under the Nizamshahi rule until the 15th century after which Emperor Shivaji captured it by building obstructions all around the fort. The Mughals, the British and the Peshwas were some of its later conquerors which was important fort in the region. The fort was finally captured by Colonel Prother of the British in 1818. Karnala fort is a good simple trekking place for people in Mumbai, as it is very close from the main city.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karnala_Fort
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Coordinates:   18°52'57"N   73°7'8"E

Comments

  • haseeb mulla (guest)
    i visited the fort 3 times
  • guest (guest)
    Images of the fort can be seen here http://amitkulkarni.info/pics/karnala-fort/
  • Sujit (guest)
    Icame here with my friends on 09 Feb. 2008....and will revisit soon.....
  • sankeeviky (guest)
    i was visited at two times
  • uttu
    http://www.panoramicearth.com/4611/Panvel/The_Karnala_Pinnacle
  • Vinay Patil-9869034169 (guest)
    This fort with unique pinnacal shown in photo. Mumbaikars must visit this Karnala fort.
  • 786rupesh
    I have been here on 29 th Oct. 2014.It's very good trek to Karnala fort .I enjoy this trek with family very much. You can reach here via Panvel ST Stand. From ST Stand you can reach here by rickshaw. Enjoy trek.
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