About Kaas Plateau Tour 2022
Your visit to the Kaas plateau combines a short trek through fields of flowers and bushes with a visit to the cooling waters of Thoseghar Waterfall. After the months of monsoon irrigate the Kaas plateau with rain water, a unique natural ecosystem develops with the plateau coming alive with blooming, wild flowers. You’ll get to see brightly coloured, rare species of flowers like the purple Karvi flowers, pink Balsam flowers and yellow Smithia and Sonki flowers among many more. You’ll also visit the Thoseghar Waterfall that cascades down the hills of Western Ghats from an elevation of 650 feet to form a calm and quiet pool at the bottom. This trek to Kaas Plateau is perfect for fit beginners as well as experienced trekkers since it only requires walking for only 1-2 hours.
Destination
Located inside the protected reserve of the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, the Kaas Plateau is easily accessible by a 1-hr drive from Satara. The plateau attracts thousands of nature lovers after every monsoon season. Declared a UNSECO world heritage site, the plateau is home to several rare and beautiful species of wild flowers. The Thoseghar Waterfall is a scenic spot located close to the plateau. Secluded from the throngs of tourists, this little paradise is hidden inside a heavily forested area in the hills of the Western Ghats.
Thoseghar Waterfall
Thoseghar Waterfalls get its name from the small village of Thoseghar located 20 km from Satara. We will pass Sajjangad Fort and windmills to reach the scenic Thoseghar Waterfalls. Satara is famous for many waterfalls like Vajrai Waterfall 2nd highest plunge waterfall in India,and Kelavali Waterfall. Chalkewadi is an amazing hamlet with many windmills doting the landscape.
Thoseghar offers spectacular views with a series of waterfalls converging and one waterfall 200 meters in height. On a Rainy day, Thoseghar Waterfallis covered in fog, and the nearby Chalkewadi Plateau famous for windmills electricity project is not visible. The best time to visit Thoseghar Waterfall is from July to November or on a Rainy day.
Thoseghar is a very calm and relaxing place with rice fields and lush green forests with small streams.
Cost For Kaas Plateau and Thoseghar Waterfall Tour
With Travel Package : Rs.2599/- per person
- Macro Photography at Kaas Plateau
- Landscape Photography Kaas Plateau and Kaas Lake
- Birding we will play the game of counting the number of different birds spotted
- Witness amazing colours of wildflower blooms and diverse Flora and Fauna
- Thoseghar Waterfall visit
- Chalkewadi Plateau Windmills view from Thoseghar waterfall
- View of Sajjangad while returning from Thoseghar Waterfall
Kaas Plateau Mumbai Itinerary
Day Zero
08:45 pm - Meet at Borivali National Park main gate.
09:00 pm - Leave for the Kaas.
09:30 pm - Pick up at Andheri WEH.
09:45 pm - Pick up at Kalanagar bus stop (on the highway), Bandra.
10:00 pm - Pick up at Sion station circle.
10:15 pm - Pick up at Diamond Garden, Chembur.
10:45 pm - Pick up at Vashi Plaza.
11:05 am - Pick up at McDonald's, Kalamboli.
Day One
05:00 - Reach Satara and breakfast
07:00 Reach Kaas Plateau. Sightseeing, Macro Photography, Landscape Photography, Kaas Valley exploration - Forest Guide Tour.
09:00 Walk to Kumudini Lake for Kumudini Flower.
10:00 Walk to Kaas Lake.
11:30 Departure from Kaas Lake for Thoseghar Waterfall.
12:30 Lunch on the way.
13.30 Move towards Thoseghar Waterfall.
14:50 Reach at Thoseghar Waterfall.
16:30 Departure for Mumbai.
23:30 Approx. arrival at Mumbai.
What is included in the tour
- Transport from Borivali to Borivali by A/C Private Bus.
- Morning Breakfast & Tea.
- Lunch ( Jain / Veg Available)
- First Aid kit.
- Entry fee for Kaas Plateau & Thoseghar Waterfall
- Bhatakna Expertise Representative.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
- All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost included above.
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, and bad weather.
- Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required.
2/3 liters of water
Proper face mask or shield (must)
Sanitizer (must)
Shoes provide more grip and comfort on the trip
Good Torch must with extra battery
Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets
One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet
Double pack your valuables/phones in plastic bags
Rainwear / Poncho / Waterproof jacket etc. if you don’t want to get wet
Sun Cap and Sunscreen
Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
Identity Proof
Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect you from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles
- Avoid carrying heavy weight for the trek.
- Floaters and Sandals are not allowed, please wear sports shoes or trekking shoes of good quality.
- Put clothes, money, camera, phone etc in polythenes while packing
- Use repellents to keep bugs away Make note of nearest railway station, bus stop, taxi stand etc.
- Do not stray away from your group during the trek Keep family & friends informed about your whereabouts
10:00 PM: Report at Borivali national park
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM: Pickups from Malad, Goregaon, Andheri, Bandra, Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Nerul, Kharghar, Kalamboli.
