Thursday, September 18, 2014

Nature Trail to Kaas Plateau & Sajjangad on 28th Sept 2014

We, at Nisarga Bhraman invites you all for a Nature trail to the Kaas Plateau, Satara on Sunday, 28th Sept 2014.

About Kaas Plateau:


The Kaas Plateau; also known as the 'Kaas Pathar', is situated in the Sahyadri range, about 22 kilometers from Satara city. This grasslands turns into a 'Carpet of Flowers' post monsoon season, in the month of August & September. Kaas Plateau has more than 850 different species of flowers and other plants including Orchids, Karvy and carnivorous plants such as Drosera Indica. The entire plateau looks like carpet of flowers laying on the ground for example - yellow carpet of Smithia and Sonki flowers, Pink carpet of Balsam, Purple carpet of Karvi etc.


This plateau overlooks the lush evergreen forests which serves as a water catchment area of Koyna Dam
Birds like Crested Buntings, Malabar Crested Larks, Oriental White-eyes, Bonelli’s Eagle are commonly sighted at Kaas.

Itinerary for the trail is as below -

Meeting Point: Saturday, 27th September 2014 at 10:30 pm at Sanjay Gandhi National Park - Main Gate, Borivali

Pick up on the way at - Sion (11:15 pm), Vashi (11:50 pm)

  • Reach Satara early morning by 5:00 am 
  • Get fresh and Breakfast 
  • Reach at the Kaas Plateau by 6:30 am 
  • Exploration and Photography till 10:30 am 
  • Visit to the Kaas Lake 
  • Lunch Break 
  • Visit and explore Sajjangad at 1:30 pm 
  • Return journey towards Mumbai by 3:30 pm 
  • Evening refreshment on the way back 
  • Reach Mumbai by 10:30 pm (tentative) 

Contribution for the trip is Rs 1700/- only.

The above cost includes -


> Transport from Mumbai to Mumbai by non a/c private vehicle
> Breakfast, Lunch and Evening refreshments
> Guide and expertise charges


To register for the event, contact - 9167966042 / 9619848367

Transfer Rs. 1700/- per head in the following bank A/c

Account no: 037601504142 (Savings)
Name: Parag Vartak
Bank & Branch: ICICI Bank, Thakur Complex, Kandivali - East
IFSC Code: ICIC0001074

Note: Registrations through phone calls only. After transaction please email us transaction ID along with participant’s details (name, email, mobile number and pickup point) at nisargabhraman@gmail.com

Here is a list of all the things that need to be carried for the trek:

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried for the event
2. At least 1 set of spare clothes with a towel and napkin
3. Soap and other accompaniments
4. Camera with extra batterries
5. Something to munch on during journey
6. At least 2 liters of water
7. Personal Medicines required if any
8. Identity Proof

Few rules that we would like people to follow:

1. Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek.
2. Smoking will only be permitted after consultation with the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
3. The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
4. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
5. Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
6. Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories”.

1 comment:

  1. You are right! The Kaas Plateau is the most famous attractions in India. This place looks like a carpet of flower. My sister was visit there last year before bus tours to Toronto with his husband. After came back told me this place is the king of flower. The name Kaas Originates from Kaas tree. This place offer to see more than 580 different species of flower and plants such as: Orchids, Karvy and Carnivorous Plants.

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