Vasota also known as Vyaghragad is in a reserved forest area and is one of the most popular jungle treks. This trek route takes you through dense forest cover alongside the Koyna river to the ruins of the Vasota fort. To reach the base village you must take a boat ride through Koyna backwaters which is one of the largest fresh water lakes in India.

Itinerary

Day 0 -

• 22:30 hrs – Pick up from Dadar
• 22:45 hrs – Pick up from Chembur
• 23:15 hrs – Pick From Vashi Highway

Day 1 -

• 06:00 hrs – Reach the Base village of Bamnoli
• 07:00 hrs – Have Breakfast and then brief introduction
• 08:00 hrs – Move towards the boating point to reach Met Indavali (Koyna Backwaters)
• 10:00 hrs – Reach Met Indavali
• 10:30 hrs – Start the trek to Vasota Fort through dense forest
• 14:00 hrs – Reach Vasota Top, have the packed lunch and explore the area. Enjoy the magnificent view that Vasota offers
• 15:30 hrs – Start the descent
• 17:00 hrs – Reach Met Indavali and catch the boat back to the base village. The Boat ride, especially in the evening, is very scenic and soothing to the eyes
• 18:30 hrs – Reach base village, freshen up and start pitching camps beside the lake
• 20:00 hrs – Prepare for a fun night, have a delicious dinner play a few games, share stories (especially ghost stories), make new friends and enjoy the campfire
• 23:30 hrs – Day Ends (Only for those who are sleepy. We highly recommend against it )

Day 0 -

• 06:00 hrs – Wake up early morning, freshen up and explore the beautiful surroundings of the lake
• 07:30 hrs – Have Breakfast
• 10:00 hrs – Start the return journey
• 13:00 hrs – Have lunch near the Kaas plateau
• 20:00 hrs – Reach Mumbai (Tentatively)

Inclusions

• Mumbai to Mumbai Non-AC Bus Journey
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Day 1
• Breakfast, Lunch and Tea on Day 2
• Accommodation in Tents (Lake Side)
• Boat Ride from Bamnoli to Met Indavali and back
• Vasota Jungle Permit Charges
• Expertise and Guide Charges
• First Aid

Exclusions

• Anything other than the above-mentioned things
• Any Personal Expenses

Things to Carry

• Identity Proof (Mandatory)
• Bottle of Water (at least 2 litres)
• Torch with extra batteries
• Face mask & Sanitizer
• Ready to eat food like plum cakes, dry fruits etc.
• Cap, Camera
• Good Trekking shoes
• Jacket / Wind cheater as it would be cold
• Personal care stuff, ORS, medicines which you require usually
• Haversack to put all the things in, please do not carry sling bags or jholas

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation charge of 15% would be deducted from the booking if cancelled 3 days before the event
• No refund would be granted if cancelled within 3 days of the event

FAQs

What are the pickup locations?

• 23:00 hrs – Pick up from Dadar

• 23:15 hrs – Pick up from Chembur

• 23:40 hrs – Pick up from Vashi Highway

• 00:10 hrs – Pick up from Kalamboli McDonalds

How will you contact me once I register?

We will be mailing you the details about the trek a day or two before the trek. We will also create a WhatsApp group on the day of the trek.

What is the difficulty level of this trek?

This trek is of low difficulty with moderate endurance with around 2-3 hours of hike each side.. It does not have any technically patches.

Will I be able to do this trek? I have not trekked before.

We encourage you to come and experience the trek with us. Trekking is not about speed and our representatives will be there to encourage you to complete the trek

What is the age limit for this trek?

The age limit for the trek is 18 years with no upper limit. Participants below the age of 18yrs need to be accompanied by a guardian

Can I come alone?

Yes, many of our participants are solo travellers.

Is it safe for a female solo traveller?

It is completely safe for a female solo traveller as our representatives will be there with you all the time.

Moreover, most of our event have 60% female participation.

Can I Bring my Car?

Yes, you can drive till the base village

Will there be parking?

Parking is available at the base village at owners’ risk

Are washrooms available during the trek?

You will not get washrooms during the trek. Washrooms are available at the base village.

Can we smoke or drink alcohol?

Smoking or drinking alcohol is prohibited.

Would I get cellular connectivity?

You will get cellular connectivity at base village and limited connectivity during the trek.

What type of food will I get?

We will be eating at a local restaurant

Will I get water during the trek?

You won’t get water during the trek, you can refill your bottles at the base village.

What if I’m unable to complete the trek?

Our experienced trek leaders will make sure you complete the treks. Just in case you not able to, you can rest and then join the group while returning.

What if I have a medical emergency?

We will carry first aid kit with us. The trek leaders will be first aid certified. If the problem increases, with the help of local villagers we will quickly get you to closest medical attention possible.

What kind of clothing we need to wear?

We recommend you wear full sleeve t-shirt and full pants. Also carry a jacket/wind cheater for the cold

Do I need special shoes?

We recommend trekking shoes or good quality sports shoes.

COVID Safety Guidelines

• Each member of the group (participants/trek leads) will need to wear protective masks while interacting with others.
• It is strongly recommended to wear caps, full sleeves shirts and full trousers and shoes for adventure activities. It reduces exposure of your body parts to Covid virus.
• It should be ascertained from the participants that they are not residing / have not travelled in a containment zone and have not come in contact with any person who was tested Covid positive in last 14 days.
• Ascertain whether any participant has any symptoms of Influenza like illness (ILI) like fever, dry cough, weakness, severe body ache etc. at the time of beginning of activity. If it is so then he/she should be asked not to participate and be evacuated on medical grounds and should be asked to report to local health authority
• Strictly avoid eating gutkha, pan masala or sniffing tapkir which induces spitting, coughing or sneezing.
• Follow safe health practices in case you want to cough, sneeze in public space or during activity.
• Trek Lead would be carrying sanitizer, spare masks, few pairs of disposable gloves (in sufficient quantity) as a Covid Protection Kit.
• Avoid touching external surfaces and touching your face when in outdoors.
• If the location of your adventure activity is too crowded then be prepared to leave or wait for the crowd to disperse/for your turn.
• It is mandatory that a participant informs the organisers if he tests positive for Covid within 14 days of returning from adventure activity. It will help the organisers to inform and alert all other persons in the group and concerned health authorities of Government, so that they can follow the medical/government norms in this regard. Here it is absolutely essential that the participant observes transparency and informs the organisers/group leaders about his Covid test results. Organisers should actively pursue this matter with participants as this is a mutual responsibility.