We at Trek Mates India Invites you all for Overnight Jungle Trek to Vasota at Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary and Lake Side Camping on 10th and 11th November 2012, Leaving on 9th November Night.
Some Information about the Trek
Type : Jungle Fort
Height : 4267 ft approx
Region : Koyna wildlife Santuary
Difficulty Level: Easy
Endurance Level: Medium
Endurance Level: Medium
Trek Leader : Manoj Kalwar
Max Participants : 30 only
Vasota :
Vasota Fort (also called Vyaghragad) is located in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It was famously defended by Tai Telin a mistress of Pant Pratinidhi a killedar of the fort when he was captured. Vasota fort is attributed to the Kolhapur Shilahara Raja Bhoja II (1178–1193) of Panhala. Vasota always remained with Marathas, Shirkes & Mores in 16th century & then incorporated in Swarajya by Shivaji Maharaj in 1655 during the conquest of Javli. Shivaji Maharaj named the fort "Vyaghragad" (Vyaghra – means tiger), owing to its difficult natural defense. After Shivaji Maharaj, the brave Maratha Bajirao Peshwa carried on the Swarajya mission of ousting the Mughal invaders from our country. In 1818 however, British bombarded the fort with heavy artillery thereby destroying many buildings on Vasota (Chandika mandir, Daru-kothar, etc.) & looted property worth 5 lakhs. Today the fort stands in a dilapidated condition in a thick jungle with remnants of Shree Mahadev mandir, the plinth of a huge "sadar" (discussion place), the fallen ramparts & spectacular view of Nageshwar peak & Shivsagar lake (Koyna backwaters). It is located about 350 km from Mumbai, it is a protected natural reserve and a national treasure nest. The blue-green expanse of Koyna backwaters, the evergreen forests of Koyna wildlife sanctuary, hike to Vasota fort hidden in thick jungle, the spectacular view from top of the fort along with the beauty and serenity of the place leaves one spell bound.
The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Meeting point for Mumbai People:
Pickup Point for Pune People will be discuss on Phone
Meeting Point : Andheri Bisleri Factory (East) @ 11.00 pm
Pickup Point : Bandra KalaNagar @ 11.15 pm
Pickup Point : Pritam Hotel , Dadar East @ 11.30 pm
Pickup Point : Bandra KalaNagar @ 11.15 pm
Pickup Point : Pritam Hotel , Dadar East @ 11.30 pm
Pickup Point : Chembur Diamond Garden @ 11:45 pm
Pikcup Point : Vashi Below Main Bridge @ 12:00 pm
Pikcup Point : Vashi Below Main Bridge @ 12:00 pm
Pickup Point for Pune People will be discuss on Phone
Day 1, 10th November, Saturday :
Reach Bamnoli by 6am
Breakfast and Introduction Round
Start towards Met Indavali via boat ride through Koyna Back waters
Reach Met Indavali by 10.00am and Start trek by 10.30am
Reach Vasota Fort @ 2 pm.
Explore the Fort and Lunch Time till 2.30pm
Start Descend toward Met Indavali Village.
Back to Bamnoli
Camping and Stay at Bamnoli or Kaas Lake
Camping and Stay at Bamnoli or Kaas Lake
Day 2, 11th November, Saturday :
Wake up at 6am and Get Fresh
Post Breakfast will Visit Sajjangad Fort and Chalkewadi Windmill.
Lunch at Satara City
Lunch at Satara City
Post Lunch , start our Return Journey
Reach Dadar by 10pm (Depend upon the Traffic)
The cost for the trek is INR 1700/- per head for Mumbai & Pune People which includes,Travelling from Andheri to Andheri by Private NON AC BUS
Tented Accommodation at Lake Side
Breakfast , Evening Tea , 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner.
TMI Expertise charges.
TMI Expertise charges.
Note : Registrations through phone calls only (Do send sms if calls are not attended).
Entries and seating arrangement in the pvt bus on first come first basis
One needs to deposit INR 1000/- into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Bank Details :
Bank Name : ICICI Bank
Account ID : 123801501755
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238
Account ID : 123801501755
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238
(Once payment is done , please send an email to manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number and Pickup Point Details)
Do call / sms to Manoj Kalwar - 9819021806 / 9870775633 once the payment is transferred
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),
Lunch for Saturday.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
Sleeping Bag or Proper Bedding (We are Camping at Lake Side)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
Sleeping Bag or Proper Bedding (We are Camping at Lake Side)
Medicine those if u require usually
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking. Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking. Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Vasota Trek Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Vasota Trek Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
Mail us at trekmates@gmail.com / manoj1920@gmail.com for any query
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Few rules we would like our participants to follow:
We follow a strict policy of "no trace trekking", "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a Group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
Few rules we would like our participants to follow:
We follow a strict policy of "no trace trekking", "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a Group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
Regards,
Team-Trek Mates India.
