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.
- Boating through Koyna backwaters.
- Trek through Koyna wildlife sanctuary.
- Amazing views of Koyna & Kokan region from atop the fort.
- Lakeside Camping.
What is included in the tour
- Transport by Non AC High Back Private Vehicle (Pune-Bamnoli-Pune).
- Forest Permissions.
- Boating Charges (Bamnoli-Vasota-Bamnoli).
- Day 1 : Evening Tea, Dinner
- Day 2 : Breakfast,Pack-Lunch,Late Lunch,Evening Tea
- Energy Perks for the Trek.
- Stay in Tents.
- Expert Trek Leads.
- First aid kit available.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Lunch on Day 1 & Dinner on Return Journey to Pune.
- Private orders of Tea, Breakfast, Meals etc.
- Personal expenses of any kind.
- Insurance Coverage.
- Medical expenses other than “First aid”.
- Any other charges not mentioned in “Fees Include“.
- *Sleeping Bags are Available at an Extra Cost.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
No Toilets available during the Trek.
Day 1
11:00 a.m. – Meet Team Via Ferrata at Office in Sadashiv Peth.
11:30 a.m. – Departure from Via Ferrata Office, Sadashiv Peth, Pune
Starting Point : Via Ferrata Office, Sadashiv Peth, Pune
Pickup Points : S.P.College,Rajaram Bridge,Vadagao Phata.
*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.
Lunch on the way(On your own expense)
05:30 p.m. – Reach Bamnoli,Introduction & Instruction Session.
06:00 p.m. – Enjoy the sunset with evening tea.
06:30 p.m. – Set up the Campsite & tent allotment.
07:00 p.m. – Camfire.
08:30 p.m. – Dinner.
Campfire continues (‘Early to Bed’ people can choose to call it a day by 10:00 p.m.)
Day 2
06:00 a.m. – Wake up call & get ready for the Trek.
Keep your extra dress & extra thing in a separate bag in a bus.
07:00 a.m. – Tea & Breakfast.
07.30 a.m. – We start our 1.5 hours long boat journey to the base point of Vasota, ‘Met Indavali’.
09:30 a.m. – Reach the forest base camp at Met Indavali for Check-in.
10:00 a.m. – 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.
12:00 p.m. – Pack Lunch Time.
12:30 p.m. – Explore the Fort.
02:00 p.m. – Start descending to Met Indavali.
03:30 p.m. – Reach the Forest Base Camp.
Start return journey.
05:30 p.m. – Reach back to Campsite for our evening Tea.
06:00 p.m. – Start return journey to Pune.
11:00 p.m. – Reach Pune with Sweet Memories.
We may come to Pune ONE Hour Before OR After the given time.
- Identity Card.
- Backpack.
- Trekking Shoes & Clothes.
- At least 2 liters of water bottle.
- Torch with Extra Batteries.
- Bedding material – Sleeping bag / Carry mat / Blanket etc.
- Some ready to eat food like plum cakes, fruits, dryfruits,chocolates, biscuits, etc.
- Any prescribed personal medicine (e.g. anti allergic medicines suggested by doctor)
