- Event : Kaas Plateau The Valley of Flowers
- Grade : Easy.
- Type : Plateau Tour
About Kass Plateau:
Kaas Plateau also known as the "Kaas Pathar" is situated in the Western Ghat’s Sahyadri range, 22 km from Satara city in the state of Maharashtra, India.The name Kaas originates from Kaasa tree. As the leaves of this tree mature, they turn from green to red. When it comes to UNESCO world heritage Sites, Maharashtra's very own valley of flowers at Kaas has its own unique micro climate due to which during the last phase of monsoon, it becomes home for thousands of flower varieties, some of which are endemic only to the plateau. Woven by the master weaver and artisan, mother nature, the endless carpets of flowers and lots of butterflies all around the Kaas Plateau will sweep you off your feet. The name Kaas originates from Kaasa tree, botanical name Elaeocarpus glandulosus. It is home to about 1500 species of plants including 450 species of wild flowers out of which 33 are endangered.
Best time to visit:Timing is crucial if you wish to see Kaas in all its natural splendour. The best time to visit is September although the flowering starts from mid-August and lasts until September. During the flowering season from mid August to October a riot of colours will treat the eyes. By first week of October almost 80 percent of flowers are gone, Better visit next year.
DETAILED ITINERARY
- Meet up our Trek Leaders at Swami Narayan Temple, Dadar East by 11:00PM. (Saturday night)
- Bus journey starts at sharp 11.15pm
- Enroute Antakshari, Dumb charades and Mafia in Bus.
- Reach the Base Village by 6:00AM.
- Have your breakfast along with the necessary instruction about the tour.
- Reach Kaas Pathar and Explore the mesmerizing bed of flowers.
- Our photographers would be all set to click you.
- Move towards Kaas Lake.
- Have lunch and start proceeding back to Mumbai.
- Reach Mumbai Late Evening depending on traffic Conditions.
Bus Pickup Points :
- 11.00 pm Dadar Swaminarayan Temple
- 11:30 pm K Star Mall, Chembur
- 12:15 am Vashi (Below the flyover)
- 12:30 am Kharghar - Hotel 3 Star
