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Step into a living carpet of colors at Kaas Plateau, known as the Valley of Flowers of Maharashtra. Located near Satara, this UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site transforms into a breathtaking floral wonderland every monsoon. Perfect for botany enthusiasts, photographers, and nature lovers, Kaas is one of the most unique biodiversity destinations near Mumbai and Pune.
🌸 Why Visit Kaas Plateau?
Every year from late August to early October, the plateau blooms with over 850 species of wildflowers, many of which are endemic and endangered. The landscape becomes a mosaic of:
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Pink balsams, yellow smithia, blue utricularia, and other vibrant blooms
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Rare species like the Karvy, which flowers once every 7 years
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Seasonal butterflies and insect life drawn by the explosion of flora
Kaas is also surrounded by lush forests, waterfalls, and lakes, making it ideal for a monsoon weekend getaway from Mumbai or Pune.
🧭 What’s Included in the Trip?
Our Kaas Plateau trip is offered as a guided 1-day or 2D/1N experience and includes:
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Guided nature walk through the blooming plateau with a naturalist
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Identification of endemic plants and wildflower species
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Macro photography sessions and flower close-ups
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Visit to nearby Kaas Lake and Thoseghar Waterfalls (optional)
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Comfortable transport, packed meals, and eco-conscious trip planning
For overnight trips, we provide stays in homestays or eco-lodges around Satara with dinner and stargazing opportunities.
📸 Ideal For:
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Nature lovers and families looking for a monsoon outing
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Botany students and plant photographers
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Travel bloggers and Instagram creators
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Birders and butterfly watchers
🌿 Responsible Eco-Tourism
The Tern Travellers organizes trips in small groups to minimize impact on this fragile ecosystem. Our guides are trained in Kaas’s biodiversity and help ensure a plastic-free, zero-waste travel experience.
📌 Quick Facts:
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Location: Satara District, Maharashtra
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Distance: ~275 km from Mumbai | ~130 km from Pune
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Best Time: Late August to early October
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Trip Format: Day trip or 2D/1N monsoon package
Experience nature in full bloom—Join The Tern Travellers on a guided trip to Kaas Plateau, and witness one of India’s rarest seasonal spectacles.
Region Kaas Plateau, Satara
No of Days Ex – Mumbai 02 Days
Grade Easy Trail
Type Nature Trail/Expedition
Itineraries
Day 1
Mumbai to Kaas Plateau
Report at Meeting point by 10pm and transfer to Kaas. Reach Resort and rest in the bus.
Day 2
Kaas – Thosegar falls – Mumbai
Enjoy breakfast and visit Kaas plateau. Explore the beauty of this World Heritage site and photograph some of the rare species of flower. Also get information from our guide about the existence and life cycle of these flowers. Return back to hotel for Lunch and in the afternoon half day excursion to Thoseghar falls. Later drive to Mumbai and get dropped by 10pm.
- Transfers by AC Vehicle. (Mumbai – Kaas – Mumbai)
- Meals as per mentioned in the itinerary.
- Kaas Trail e-permit fees (once for 2 days trip / twice for 3 days trip)
- Thoseghar Falls Entry Fee
- Guide fees
- Leader charges
- Professional Wildlife naturalist host of the experience
- GST 5% days
- Additional / personal use of vehicle.
- Extended stay due to weather conditions or any situation not in human control.
- Any personal expenses, room service and special orders, mineral waters, non-alcoholic beverages, tips, phone calls, laundry etc.
- Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the above specified itinerary.
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
- Camera fees.
- Entry fees to other mentioned above
- Airfares/Rail fares.
- Anything Specifically NOT mentioned in includes.
- A Hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- A dust protection mask
- Personal Bottle (To avoid plastic use – 1LtrsX2)
- Small backpack for trails (10Ltrs)
- Bird books
- Sun screen
- Only dull coloured clothes (Green, brown, Beige, Camouflage)
- Camera (At owners risk) with proper equipment for photography (As per need)
- Fleece/Jacket (temperatures drop in the forest to below 10 degree Celsius in winters
- Binoculars
- Energy bars for trails
PAYMENT SCHEDULE (Per person) |
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Advance |
Balance on or before 7 days |
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Per Person |
50% |
100% |
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation period |
Cancellation Charges on Cost |
30 – 21 days |
25% |
21 – 14 days |
50% |
14 – 07 days |
75% |
Less than 07 days or No show |
100% |