Fort Vasota (Vyaghragad)
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) & spectacular view of Nageshwar peak & Shivsagar lake (Koyna backwaters). It is located about 160 km from Pune, 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.
Every year en number of tourist from all the corners of Maharashtra come here to explore the fort and rich natural beauty of Koyna region. Camp Koyna is taking opportunity to provide services to make their visit more enjoyable and comfortable. We take average 200 trekkers and nature lovers to the fort every year (November to May) in winter and summer season. It remains closed from June to October.
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) & spectacular view of Nageshwar peak & Shivsagar lake (Koyna backwaters). It is located about 160 km from Pune, 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.
Every year en number of tourist from all the corners of Maharashtra come here to explore the fort and rich natural beauty of Koyna region. Camp Koyna is taking opportunity to provide services to make their visit more enjoyable and comfortable. We take average 200 trekkers and nature lovers to the fort every year (November to May) in winter and summer season. It remains closed from June to October.
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Day 1 1200 hrs Reach at Camp Koyna by Lunch 1530 hrs Swimming & Kayaking 1800 hrs High Tea followed by fun time 2030 hrs Camp fire followed by Dinner Day 2 0630 hrs Wake up, get fresh & have breakfast 0800 hrs Move for Vasota Trek with pack lunch 1730 hrs Evening Tea and Depart for Pune |
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Vasota Special Tariff Plans
Package/People 8-15 15-30 30 and above
Stay/Food/Trek 2550/- 2350/- 2150/-
Package/People 8-15 15-30 30 and above
Stay/Food/Trek 2550/- 2350/- 2150/-
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Our Fix Departures
November 2018 December 2018 January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 |
Vasota Fort
12 to 13 03 to 04 07 to 08 04 to 05 11 to 12 00 to 00 |
Vasota Fort
26 to 27 24 to 25 21 to 22 25 to 26 18 to 19 00 to 00 |
Other Events
30 to 01 New Year Celebration 24 to 26 Republic Day Special 13 to 14 Valentine Day Special |
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Vasota Fix Cost: Rs. 3250/- per person (Pune to Pune)
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