Places To Visit In Panvel Sightseeing

Karnala Bird Sanctuary is a major attraction to the visitors of Mumbai, Thane and other nearby towns. About one hundred thousand local tourists visit the sanctuary every year. Karnala acts as a heaven's hub for bird watchers. One may visit Nature Interpretation Centre and trek down to famous Karnala Fort as well, placed amid the sanctuary.

In the midst of a mix of rapid urbanization and village economics, in the centrally located Tapalnaka on Mahatma Gandhi Road nestles a small bit of Israel.

Karnala Fort is a simple, beginner's trek on the Mumbai-Goa highway, at a distance of about 10 kilometers from Panvel overlooking a beautiful bird sanctuary. The fort at the summit is shaped as a funnel and a total wonder for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.

At a height of 2,300 feet, Prabalgad fort , otherwise called Kalavantin Durg is situated between Matheran and Panvel and is part of the Sahyadri mountains.

Chanderi Fort, in the Matheran district of Maharashtra is a small trek with a fort at the center of it. A day long trek in the Kalyan area, is a breather for people from Mumbai and Pune.