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Adventurous Thrilling Jungle Trek to Vasota Fort

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History of Vasota Fort: Shivaji Maharaj attacked Javali and captured it during A.D. 1656. Shivaji Maharaj Named the fort ‘ Vyaghragad’ (Vyaghra means Tiger). This fort remained in the hands of Marathas only due to its defensive capabilities. After Shivaji Maharaj, the fort was ruled by Bajirao Peshwas. In 1818, The fort was heavily bombarded by British and destroyed most of the construction on the fort.   Basic Info: Vasota fort is situated near the Bamnoli village in the Satara region. The fort is reserved under the Koyna Wild Reserve and forest department. This region is the home to many wild animals like wild dogs, bears so it’s quite dangerous in the forest at night. The route of this trek is through the dense forest. It is a dream of every trekker to experience such beauty of nature. How to reach: Bamnoli is a Base village for this Trek. It is around 165 KM from Pune. Route to reach at Base village  is Pune-->Satara-->Kas Pathar-->Bamnoli. Parking facilit...