Hi friends, Trek Mates India, invites you all to a Tour to the Valley of flowers of Maharashtra: Kaas Plateau on 7th Sept '14, Sunday. (Batch 1)
People who are keen about nature, flora and fauna, and it’s Photography; this is the place for you.
(*Photo Courtesy: Mathew Padingjath)
More than 300 varieties of wild flowers, herbs, orchids, shrubs, insectivorous plants etc. can be seen here.
This plateau overlooks the lush evergreen forests that serves as a water catchment area of Koyna Dam and which is recently declared as “Sahyadri Tiger reserve”
In monsoon the whole area transforms into an unbelievable carpets of flowers like yellow carpets of Smithia and Sonki flowers, Pink carpets of Balsam, Purple carpets of Karvi etc….
It is a dream destination not only for avid botanists but also for those who appreciate nature. These carpets change colors almost every week depending on the dominant flowers during that time.
Kass plateau and the surrounding area has a very good birdlife with good sightings of Crested Buntings, Malabar Crested Larks, Oriental White-eyes, and Bonelli’s Eagle.
Check the details information on Kass HERE
Once payment is done, please send an email to trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number, Pick up Point [Dadar, Chembur, Vashi]
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People who are keen about nature, flora and fauna, and it’s Photography; this is the place for you.
Some information about the place:
Maharashtra’s Valley of flowers: The Kaas Plateau where hundreds of varieties of wild flowers of all colors bloom every year; is situated approx. 25 Km from Satara city.
The lateritic plateau of Kaas has becomes home to millions of tiny flowers in late monsoons. The whole spectacle is beyond words.
More than 300 varieties of wild flowers, herbs, orchids, shrubs, insectivorous plants etc. can be seen here.
This plateau overlooks the lush evergreen forests that serves as a water catchment area of Koyna Dam and which is recently declared as “Sahyadri Tiger reserve”
In monsoon the whole area transforms into an unbelievable carpets of flowers like yellow carpets of Smithia and Sonki flowers, Pink carpets of Balsam, Purple carpets of Karvi etc….
It is a dream destination not only for avid botanists but also for those who appreciate nature. These carpets change colors almost every week depending on the dominant flowers during that time.
Kass plateau and the surrounding area has a very good birdlife with good sightings of Crested Buntings, Malabar Crested Larks, Oriental White-eyes, and Bonelli’s Eagle.
Check the details information on Kass HERE
It is a heaven for Macro photography too.
The itinerary for the trek will be as follows:
Day 1 :6th Sept , Saturday Night
Meeting Point : Pritam Hotel Dadar East @10:45 pm
Pickup Point : Yogi Hotel , Diamond Garden Chembur @ 11:30 pm
Day 1 :6th Sept , Saturday Night
Meeting Point : Pritam Hotel Dadar East @10:45 pm
Pickup Point : Yogi Hotel , Diamond Garden Chembur @ 11:30 pm
Pickup Point : Below Main Bridge , Vashi @ 12:15 am
Day 2 : 7th Septmeber, Sunday.
Travel by our private vehicle till Satara.
Reach Kaas Plateau in the morning.
Rest for some time.
Visit Kaas Plateau and Kaas Lake.
Site seeing, Photography, exploration till Afternnon
Reach Kaas Plateau in the morning.
Rest for some time.
Visit Kaas Plateau and Kaas Lake.
Site seeing, Photography, exploration till Afternnon
Post lunch we will start our Return Journey
Reach Mumbai by 9 - 10 pm
The cost for the trek is Rs 1800/- per head,which includes
Travelling from Mumbai to Mumbai by Pvt Non Ac Vehicle
Morning Breakfast , Veg Lunch and Evening Tea / Coffee
Travelling from Mumbai to Mumbai by Pvt Non Ac Vehicle
Morning Breakfast , Veg Lunch and Evening Tea / Coffee
TMI Expertise charges.
Payment details:
One needs to pay the full amount as advance at the time of booking.
The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
One needs to pay the full amount as advance at the time of booking.
The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
ICICI Current Account No: 148805000123
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services pvt. Ltd.
Ifsccode: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services pvt. Ltd.
Ifsccode: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa
Once payment is done, please send an email to trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number, Pick up Point [Dadar, Chembur, Vashi]
For Registrations, call us on
Trek Mates Office: 8422888006 / 07 / 08
Vikramsingh: 99877 61562
Vikramsingh: 99877 61562
Please check the details of Registration Process, Payment Terms & Refund policy
Last but not the least, Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.
Medical Disclaimer: It is most essential to be fit and fine before heading for trekking. While planning your trekking trip, it is preferable to have a medical fitness check up done. If suffering from any kind of allergy or ailment, do carry proper prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke, sever headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes etc should seek their physicians advice before coming.
Things To Be carried :
A bottle of water,
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
Footwear (preferably floaters)
Camera, Cap, Sunscreen Lotion etc.
Torch
Medicines & Personal Care stuff those if u require usually (Optional)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
A bottle of water,
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
Footwear (preferably floaters)
Camera, Cap, Sunscreen Lotion etc.
Torch
Medicines & Personal Care stuff those if u require usually (Optional)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
To get quick updates about the Live action and Unlimited Dhammal, Join us on
Facebook Mumbai
Facebook Pune
TMI Website
TMI Diaries
For any Trekking gear or travelling accessories,
Join our Facebook page "Straub" OR
Visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @
STRAUB
106, A wing, 1st Floor,
Rajdarshan Building,
Dada Patil Wadi, Near Thane Station,
Thane (W) 400602.
Regards,
Team Trek Mates India.
Dada Patil Wadi, Near Thane Station,
Regards,
Team Trek Mates India.
