subject: Tourist Places Around Karnala [print this page] Karnala in Raigad district of Maharashtra is a popular one day picnic spot from Mumbai and Pune. Karnala is very much popular for the historic fort on the top of a hillock having a thumb shaped pinnacle. The pinnacle which is the landmark of the region is an astonishing pillar of stones. The other places of attraction near Karnala are Shiva temple and Bhavani temple. Tourist places around Karnala include Mumbai, Pune, Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani.
The cosmopolitan metropolis Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India. Earlier Mumbai was a conglomerate of seven islands, which is now the biggest city of India. Being the most important business hub of India the city is linked with major cities of the world by air. It is connected to the majority of the Indian cities by rail and road. The major attractions of the city are hanging garden which rests on the slope of a hill. The terraced garden offers beautiful view of the surroundings. Juhu Beach is a clean fine golden sand beach located on the western suburbs. Marine drive is a necklace shaped shoreline of the Arabian Sea starting from Nariman point and reaching the foot of the Malabar hill. You can watch the beautiful sunset from this point. The beautiful curvature of the streetlights in night offers it a shape of a necklace. That is why it is called as queens necklace. Gateway of India the most popular monument is an architectural wonder. Gate way of India stands as an entrance from the sea and is supposed to be the important landmark and pride of Mumbai.
Pune referred as the land of the saints is located at a distance of 125 km from Karnala. The major attractions of Pune are Shaniwarwada, which is a royal residence built by the Maratha warrior second Peshwa. Once experienced the glory of Maratha kingdom, it is now standing in ruins. The specialty of the palace was the strong doors which used to resist huge enemy attacks. Gandhi National Memoriam or the Aga Khan Palace is the place of historical importance. Many great Indian leaders were kept in imprisonment in the Aga Khan Palace. The belongings of the great Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi are preserved here. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum has a huge collection of 20,000 objects like paintings, handicrafts, armor suits, musical instruments and objects of art and artifacts.
Mahabaleshwar is the most popular hills station of Maharashtra located in the lush green mountain ranges of Western Ghats. It is one of the best summer gateways in the vicinity of Mumbai and Pune. Its hygienic climate, historic temples and beautiful landscapes with mind blowing views attracts tourists throughout the year. The best places to visit in Mahabaleshwar are Lingmala waterfalls, Elphinstone Point, Arthur's Seat, Mapro garden, Wilson point, Bombay point and Tapola Lake. From Mahabaleshwar you can go for an excursion to Pratapgad the historic fort of the Maratha kingdom.
Next to Mahabaleshwar towards Satara there is an exotic hill station called Panchgani which is located in between five hills. It is mostly popular for its healthy climate and people from nearby towns are advised to stay here to get a natural cure for their ailments. Among the many attractions, Table land is an exclusive point which offers panoramic views of surrounding region. The above weekend gateways near Karnala are worth visiting with your family and friends.
