If you want to leave Panvel for tomorrow, then first know about the places to visit here.

Karnala Bird Sanctuary – Karnala Bird Sanctuary in Panvel

A short walk from the Mumbai-Pune Expressway is the Karnala Bird Sanctuary which is surrounded by both flora and fauna species, you are going to love it. The sanctuary was established in 1968 and initially spread over an area of ​​4.45 sq km, then later in 2003 the area was increased to 12.11 sq km. You can spot birds like Malabar Lark, Small Sunbird, Nilgiri Woodpigeon, Gray Legged Crake, etc. from interesting trails like Harial and Mortaka Nature Trails. More than 30 varieties of migratory birds like bluethroat, ash minivet and red-breasted flycatcher come here. The sanctuary also houses the ancient 12th century Karnala Fort, which you must visit.

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Prabalgad Fort – Prabalgad Fort in Panvel

Prabalgarh Fort, also known as Kalavantin Durg, is located at an altitude of 2,300 feet in the Western Ghats between Matheran and Panvel in Maharashtra. This fort, built on top of a rocky plateau very near Matheran, has become a major tourist attraction. A trek to this place is perfect for those who want to enjoy the thrill, the way here is dangerously steep climbs. Reaching the fort is one of the toughest trekking challenges in Maharashtra and you should go for this trek only if you are an experienced trekker. This track, starting from the base village of Shandung, takes about 3 hours and requires you to climb rock-cut stairs through a steep slope.

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Karnala Fort – Karnala Fort

Karnala Fort also known as Funnel Hill, is a hill fort in Raigad district, about 10 km from Panvel city and 65 km from Mumbai. The fort is a protected property located within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary, where you can enjoy trekking a lot. The Karnala Fort consists of two forts, one on a higher level and the other at a lower level. If you are a fit person then you can go up to the top of the fort, which takes at least 2 hours, and it takes a little less time to go back down. The route is quite easy, not much steep, though it becomes very slippery during monsoons. There are beautiful Persian, Marathi and Mughal period inscriptions on the walls and gates of the fort. There is also an ancient Bhavani temple at the base of the fort, which you must visit.

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Ballaleshwar Temple – Ballaleshwar Temple

Built more than 400 years ago, Ballaleshwar Temple is an important religious site for Hindus. It is the only temple in the country dedicated to Lord Ganesha, named after his devotee Ballaleshwar and also having his statue installed in it. The architecture and design of the temple is very unique and the rays of the sun fall directly on the main idol every day. Inside the temple there are two sanctums, eight pillars indicating the eight directions, a mountain-shaped idol of Lord Ballaleshwar and inside the temple there are Riddhi and Siddhi. There are beautiful lakes at walking distance from the temple. During the festivals of Holi, Shravan, Magha and Bhadrapada, a large crowd can be seen in the temple.

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Adai Waterfalls – Adai Waterfalls

One of the best places to escape the crowded cities, Adai Waterfalls is one of the best places to visit in Panvel. Surrounded by waterfalls, lush greenery and the sound of birds singing, this waterfall is a wonderful place to spend the day. There is a plunge pool at the bottom of the falls, where you can take a dip in this pool after hiking. Due to the greenery all around, the temperature here remains lower than the rest of the city.