Name: Tour to Kaas (Carpets of Wild Flowers)
Brand: Travers India
Availability: InStock

Overview

Kaas plateau is a plateau located near Satara. It has been awarded as a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site (WHS). The Kaas Plateau is a laterite soil table land, typical of the the Western Ghats in Maharashtra. In the monsoon months, the Kaas Pathar, as it is locally known, transforms into a wildflower wonderland. More particularly so in September when vivid shades of pink balsams, yellow smithias and blue utricularias carpet the vast grasslands. It’s a must visit for serious botanists, amateur photographers to witness the spectrum of Western Ghats monsoon montane grasslands flora, some of which are rare and endangered.

23 Hours Available on request

Inclusions/Exclusions

What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

Travel by AC vehicle
All meals
Entry Fees of Kaas
Expertise on tour and Guide Charges
Photography and on site guidance

What is NOT included in the tour

Any kind of personal expenses or extra meals or beverages ordered
Insurance, Laundry & phone calls
Bottled water and soft drinks
Anything that is not included in inclusion list

Highlights

What makes this tour special

A visit to the most fascinating world heritage site of Maharashtra
Full bloom period
Endemic and indigenous flowers along with all possible wild flowers
Local food and expertise with photography guidance
A package of stunning events and experiences worth cherishing for lifetime

Itinerary

Please note: This Tour begins and ends at Mumbai. Participants may choose to join from Pune or Satara depending upon their preferences. Required arrangements for additional (if required) pick up and drop will be provided at additional cost.

Day 0:

11:00pm : Leave from Borivali at around 11 pm in a private bus

Day 1:

6:30am: Reach Satara and freshen up.

8:00am: Have breakfast, small briefing session for the morning session visit to Kaas.

01:00pm: Go back to hotel and have lunch. Post that, start return journey to Mumbai. (Evening snacks enroute)

10:00pm: Reach Mumbai