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.

During the flowering season from mid –August to October, almost every inch of the plateau is bedecked with flowers of various colors and sizes. In fact, recently, Kaas has been declared as a “Biodiversity World Heritage Site” by The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) due to the floral diversity found here.

Kaas Lake, which is surrounded by a dense forest, lies between Sajjangad fort and the Kanher Dam. The place has more than 850 different species of flowers and other plants including Orchids, Karvy and even carnivorous plants such as Drosera Indica.

What makes this a Special trip?

No doubt Kaas is a visual delight but it is also important to understand the Ecology of the place and how we can protect it from degradation. We will guide you on the same.

You can read more about Kaas at

Major Attractions:

History of KAAS

Know about Carnivorous Plants

Ecology of Kaas and how it is changing

Flora and fauna around KAAS

How we can protect it?

Itinerary

Day 1:

10:45 pm Meet the Travel Trikon Team at Pritam Hotel, Dadar (East)

11:00 pm Departure from Dadar

11:15 pm Pickup from K Star Mall, Chembur

12:30 am Pickup from Sec 17, Vashi (Below the flyover)

12:45 am Pickup from Hotel 3 Star, Kharghar

Day 2:

06:00 am Reach Kaas Plateau

06:30 am Breakfast & Introduction

07:00 am Start the tour of Kaas, explore the area, enjoy clicking

11:00 am Move towards Kaas Lake

03:00 pm Start our return journey post lunch

10:00 pm Reach Mumbai

Inclusions

Transport by Private Non AC Bus from Dadar to Dadar

Food: Breakfast, Lunch (Veg/Non Veg) & Evening tea

Kaas Plateau Entry Charges

Trikon Expertise Charges

Exclusions

Camera Charges

Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.

Anything other than the above mentioned inclusion

5% GST

Things to Carry

ID Card

2 litres water

Camera (Optional)

Enerzal Powder or Glucon D powder

Snacks & Biscuits

Extra Pair of Clothes

Clean napkin or small towel

Raincoat/ Poncho/ Windcheater (Avoid umbrella)

Cap, sunglasses, scarf

Haversack or Backpack (No sling bags)

Please carry medicines if you need any

Hand Sanitizer

Monsoon Safety Measures

Put clothes, money, camera, phone etc in polythenes while packing

Wear shoes with good grips

Use repellents to keep bugs away

Make note of nearest railway station, bus stop, taxi stand etc.

Do not stray away from your group during the trek

Keep family & friends informed about your whereabouts

Note

Avoid wearing precious Jewelry while trekking, as Travel Trikon won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.

Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance that’s illegal is not allowed. Smoking is strictly not allowed. Anybody found smoking or consuming alcoholic drinks will be expelled from the event without refund.

Fitness & Health – Though trekking is a fun-filled activity, it demands good amount of physical fitness. If you are under medication, please carry your medicines. During the trek, leaders will have over the counter medication for temporary treatment, so do give a heads up to them if you need any medical assistance.