Koyna, The Water reservoir which separates the mainland of Maharashtra & the Mountains of Sahyadris only range separating Kokan & the rest of Maharashtra. This isolated region makes way to the dense forest of Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary.
Vasota is a fort situated in this Dense Jungle and has been home to various warrior clans for more than 1000 years. With this vast amount of History and being situated inside a jungle makes it an amazing place to visit. A journey by boat through the Waters of Koyna backwaters adds on to the joyous adventure.
Basic Details :
- Grade : Medium
- Endurance : high
- Base village : Met Indavali
- District : Satara
- Region: Koyna
- Duration : 3 hours Trek
* 2 Doses of Covid-19 Vaccines are compulsory.
- Trek through Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
- Boating through Koyna backwaters
- Amazing views of Koyna & Kokan region from atop the fort.
- Tent stay at a Beautiful Location
What is included in the tour
- Transport by Non AC High Back Private Vehicle (Pune-Bamnoli-Pune).
- Forest Permissions.
- Boating Charges (Bamnoli-Vasota-Bamnoli).
- Stay in Tents ( 3/4 Sharing basis, dome shape camping tents)
- Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-Tea.
- Energy Perks for the Trek.
- Certified & Experienced Trek Leads
- First aid kit available.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Dinner on Previous Night & on Return Journey to Pune.
- Private orders of Tea, Breakfast, Meals,Cold drinks, Mineral water, etc.
- Personal expenses of any kind.
- Insurance Coverage.
- Medical expenses other than “First aid”.
- Any other charges not mentioned in “Fees Include“.
Previous Night
08:00 p.m. – Meet Team Via Ferrata at Office in Sadashiv Peth.
08:30 p.m. – Departure from Via Ferrata Office, Sadashiv Peth, Pune
Starting Point : Via Ferrata Office, Sadashiv Peth, Pune
Pickup Points : S.P.College,Dandekar Bridge,Rajaram Bridge,Vadagao Bk.
*IMPORTANT – Latecomers will have to join us on the way or make their own arrangements to reach the starting point.
No Arguments will be entertained for the same.
Event Day
12:00 a.m. – Reach campsite and stay in tents.
06:00 a.m. – Wake up & get ready for the Trek.
Keep your Extra Dress & Extra thing in a Separate Plastic Bag in a Bus.
06:30 a.m. – Breakfast.
07.00 a.m. – Post breakfast we start our 1.5 hours long boat journey to the base point of Vasota, ‘Met Indavali’.
08:30 a.m. – Reach the Forest base camp at Met Indavali for Check-in.and Start the Trek after instructions.
It takes us around 2 hours to reach the top, considering everyone’s speed. Early birds can grab some extra rest.
11:00 a.m. – Reach at top and explore the fort
12:30 p.m. – Pack Lunch
01:00 p.m. – Start descending to Met Indavali.
03:00 p.m. – Reach the Forest Base Camp.
Start return journey.
05:00 p.m. – Reach campsite for our evening Tea.
06:00 p.m. – Start return journey to Pune.
10:00 p.m. – Reach Pune with Sweet Memories.
We may come to Pune ONE Hour Before OR After the given time.
- *Covid-19 precautions : Carry Mask & small bottle of Sanitizer.
- Valid Identity Card
- Adequate Cash
- Backpack (no sling bags, one side bags etc.)
- An empty tifin box for Pack Lunch.
- Hiking pants, Woolen pullover/ Gloves, Raincoat, Jacket,Cap/Hat, socks, Cold cream, Sunglasses
- Trekking equipment like trekking Shoes with good grip,trekking pole
- Crape Bandage (if you have one at home)
- Water bottle (Minimum 2-3 LTRs)
- Torch(we reach early to the base village, it will be useful)
- Extra set of Clothes (to wear after the trek, in return journey)
- Some ready to eat food like plum cakes, fruits, dry fruits, chocolates, biscuits,etc.
- Any prescribed personal medicine (e.g.anti-allergic medicines suggested by doctor).
