Situated in the Satara district at a height of 3,842 feet above the sea level, amidst lush green jungle stands the historic Vasota Fort. Known among various trekking groups as one of the difficult treks at Western Ghats, Vasota is a dream come true for an adventurer.
The route to Vasota fort is only six hours from Pune. You can take the state transport buses till Satara. From the Satara city bus stop you have to take another bus or even shared cab till Bamnoli village. From this small village, you would have to take a ferry ride the the base of Vasota fort and all of this would take six hours in total.
The best part of the trek is that it cannot be a one-day trek. The trek stretches for good two days and one night. So, for a night, you get to spend at a camp base with a bonfire, a night sky full of stars whilst creating a bunch load of memories with your group. Apart from offering breathtaking views and a chance to spot wild animals in their natural habitat, Vasota Fort trek takes you to the main fort through the two major barriers surrounding the fort — the Koyna water reservoir and the thick wilderness at its foothills.
The jungle at the foothills has some streams/springs flowing throughout. Another great part is that the local villagers have taken it upon themselves to keep the surroundings clean.