Short Information : 

Category : Day Tour

Duration : 1 Day , 1 Night

Difficulty Level : Medium (Long Distance Travel)

Description : 

The Kaas Plateau, also known as the Kaas Pathar or Kaas Sadas, is a plateau situated 25 kilometres west from Satara city in Maharashtra, India. It falls under the Sahyadri Sub Cluster of the Western Ghats, and it became a part of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

It is a biodiversity hotspot known for various types of seasonal wild flowers bloom and numerous species of endemic butterflies annually in the months of August and September. The plateau is situated at an altitude of 1200 metres and is approximately 10 square kilometers in area. Kaas has more than 850 different species of flowering plants.These include orchids, shrubs such as the Karvy, and carnivorous plants such as Drosera Indica.

Itinerary:

Saturday Overnight Journey: 

Itinerary



Day 01 Saturday

Meet at Pritam Hotel Near Dadar station (Flyover Dadar East) at 10:30 pm.

The pickup points will be as follows:

11:15 PM Yogi Hotel, Diamond Garden, Chembur. 

12:15 AM Vashi below Main Bridge.

12:45 AM McDonald, Kalamboli, Panvel.

En route enjoy Play meet new people fun with some antakshari and many more.

Day 02 Sunday

06:00 AM: Reach Kass Plateau.

06:30 AM: Have yummy breakfast & Let’s Introduces yourself with everyone and get ready for the walk in heaven of colourful flower.

07:00 AM: Start the tour of Kass on the way and experience the Beautiful colour of flowers enjoy & capture the memories for life time.

01:00 PM: Time to grab some yummy Lunch.

03:30 PM: Departure to Mumbai.

10:00 PM: Reach Mumbai (Subject to traffic).

Things to carry : 

1. Id Proof Compulsory

2. Lunch for the Day.

3. Good Quality Shoes.

4. Water (1ltr Minimum compulsory)

5. Electoral Powder (2 Packs Compulsory)

6. Energy bars / Dry Snacks (dry fruits, biscuits, plum cakes etc).

7. Personal First Aid kit / Medics as per prescriptions if any.

8. Toiletries (Napkin, face wash, tissue paper etc.).

9. Bag to carry all stuffs.

10. Camera (Optional).

11. Torch with Extra pair of Batteries.(Compulsory)

Inclusion : 

Transportation from Dadar to Dadar (Non-AC Bus).

Veg Breakfast.

Veg Lunch.

Evening Refreshment.

Kaas Entry Fees.

Bhatakna Expertise Representatives.

Exclusion :

Camera Charges.

Any personal Expenses such as soft drinks etc.

Anything other than mentioned above.

Disclaimer

All the participants whether travelling by local train/bus or private vehicle must reach at the meeting point at the given time. The organizers will wait for you at the meeting point for not more than 15mins. Post which the organizers may go out of network range and will not be able to assist you to the base village. In such situation the organizers shall not be liable for any inconvenience what so ever and the participants will be considered as "no show" for which no refund will be given. In any case the leader’s decision will be final and no arguments or objection from the participants will be entertained. During the event if any participant does not follow safety instructions and indulges in acts that lead to physical harm, the organizers will not be held liable for it. If the weather conditions are unfavourable or that the time of a natural calamity on or before the trek, the event will be cancelled, and no refund will be given in this case. Stay options mentioned in the itinerary are subject to availability and natural conditions i.e. tents can’t be pitched if it rains and/or rain storm is being predicted. In such cases an attempt will be made to provide shelter for the night. Food during the trekking and camping events will be basic as it will be sourced locally from villages and will be cooked by villagers. The Tickets can be cancelled 7 days prior to the event and 90% amount will be refunded. Any refund in terms of miscount in no. of bookings can be requested before 48hrs of the event. No refund will be processed of once the event gets over. All participants are deemed to be physically fit for the event. In case a participant decides to dropout during the event he/she has to bear the extra cost of arranging his/her return. This cost will be charged at-actual-basis. Participant is responsible for his own valuables as there are no luggage safety lockers in any of the base camps. Participation will be at your own risk and the organizers will not be held responsible for any accidents, loss of life or valuables.