Bike ride to Satara on 22-23rd Sept 2012

The monsoons are on their way out & the days are a mix of Sunny & Cloudy. This kind of weather is just right for the Bloom that covers the plateau of Kaas - Maharashtra's very own 'Valley of Flowers'.

The beauty of the bloom that carpets the entire plateau for around 2-3kms is indescribable. The mix of Blues & Yellows; Purples & Pinks is a sight which is pleasing both to the eye & the lens.

To add more to the adventure & experience, We at Nisarga Bhraman have decided to Ride/Drive to Kaas on 22/23 September 2012.

Plan:

• Saturday 22nd September 2012 -

• Meet at Kalamboli under the Expressway Flyover @ 06.30hrs.

• Start ride/drive to Satara via NH-4 (Mumbai-Pune-Bangalore Highway)

• Reach Satara by Lunch and Check in to Sai Sagar Lodge which offers simple & clean accommodation.

• Lunch would be a mix of Veg/Non-Veg at Manas Hotel.

• Post Lunch we will head down for a ride to Sajjangad(Fort) - Thoseghar(Waterfall) - Chalkewadi(Wind Farm) & return back to the lodge in time for dinner.

• Retire early to bed post Dinner.

Sunday 23rd September 2012 -

• Wake up early by 05.00hrs & proceed to Kaas Plateau.

• Soak in the beauty of the carpet of flowers that covers the plateau & then head back to Satara City.

• Time Permitting, we will also try and visit Ajinkyatara Fort which offers a commanding & magnificent view of Satara City.

• We will start the return journey to Mumbai by 13.00hrs

• Reach Kalamboli by 20.30hrs

The cost of this trip would be Rs.1400/- for members & Guest Fee for others would be Rs.50/- extra
Which includes:

> 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 1 Evening Refreshment
> Stay in Sai Sagar Lodge
> All Entry Fees, Parking Charges, & Kaas Bus charges.


Note 1: Please ensure that you are at Kalamboli under the flyover @ 06.30hrs sharp on Saturday. The group will wait for a maximum of 15 mins for any latecomers.

Note 2: We will all be riding/driving in formation, so please ensure that you follow the order allocated at Flag off.

Note 3: The group will only halt at the spots designated on the map unless there is a problem/breakdown or if someone gets left behind in the traffic.

Note 4: The accommodation at Satara is simple and clean and would be on Twin Sharing basis.

Note 5: Riders/Pillions need to wear appropriate riding gear (Jeans/Jacket/Gloves/Shoes). 3/4ths or Shorts would mean bruised/scratched legs in case of a fall.

Note 6: Helmets are compulsory for both rider as well as pillion

Note 7: Please get the Bike/Car checked & tanked up before the trip. Needless to say, carry all valid documents.


If interested, please get in touch with us soon -

Rohit Nayak - 9167 416 873
Parag Vartak - 9820 973 705