Vasota Fort
About Vasota Fort
At a distance of 18 km from Bamnoli, 56 km from Satara, 70 km from Mahabaleshwar and 150 km from Pune, Vasota Fort is an ancient hill fort situated at an altitude of 1171 m near Bamnoli in Satara district of Maharashtra. The fort is situated in the deep forests and valleys of Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary. It is one of the best places to visit in Satara and also one of the popular places of trekking in Maharashtra apart from being an ideal picnic spots near Pune for one day trip.
Situated on the banks of the Shivsagar Lake, Vasota Fort is surrounded by water on three sides. The Fort was built by King Bhojraj II of Shilhara dynasty in 1178-1193 AD. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj captured the fort in 1655 AD and renamed it as Vyagragad. In 1818 AD along with other forts of Marathas this fort also came under British control.
Trek details.
Date: 11th Feb ’23. (Sat)
Difficulty level: Easy.
Endurance level: Moderate.
Age limit: 12 and above.
Fees: Rs.1,800/-
10th Feb.
10.45 pm: Rendezvous (Will communicate one day before trek)
11th Feb.
5.00 am: Reach at base village
7.00 am: Breakfast
8.00 am: Boat transfer to base of Vasota fort
9.30 am: Trek start
1.30 pm: Pack lunch on the Vasota fort
2.30 pm: Trek to base
4.00 pm: Boat transfer to base village
5.30 pm: Reach base village
5.45 pm: High tea
6.00 pm: Leave for Pune
10.30 pm: Reach Pune (approximate timing)
- Tea & breakfast, lunch (veg), high tea.
- Forest entry fee
- Boat transfer
- Expertise
- Medical kit for group
- We arrange private bus (non ac)
- Hospitalization and related expenses
- Extra food
- Any item not mentioned in ‘fee includes’
- Small sack
- Cap
- Full track pant and full sleeves T-shirt
- Extra cloths for changing after trek (if require)
- Trekking shoe or good quality sport shoe
- 3 ltr water bottle (compulsory)
- Torch (compulsory)
- Extra footwear for bus journey (if require)
- Personal medicine if any
- Mask & sanitizer
- BIG
1. Transfer trek fee and whatsapp screenshot on 9322202665 with name
Seat will be confirmed only after payment of fees.
2. Last day for registration 9th Feb 5.00 pm or till the seats are full whichever is earlier
3. Rules
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4. Cancellation.
In case of cancellation, refund will be given subject to replacement.
If there is no replacement, Rs. 300/- per cancelled seat will be refunded within 8 days after the trek.