The Kaas Plateau is known as Maharashtra's
Valley of Flowers. Kaas Plateau is situated on the high hills of Sahyadri in
Western Ghats ( Satara ). The best place to visit Kass is from the mid of
August to October depending upon rains. The whole plateau looks like a carpet
in various colors. It's a unique place for flora researchers, nature lovers
& photographers. Near about 175 various flower species found at Kaas
Plateau and one of the few found on earth only at Kaas Plateau. In June 2012
UNESCO has announced this location as a Biodiversity World Heritage Site. Kaas
is 130kms from Pune and 25kms from Satara city.
There are fencing put across both side of road. There is an
entry fee of Rs.10 per person and they have started charging Rs.50 for home use
camera & Rs.100 for Professional camera. Parking is made available near
Kaas Lake. Road from Satara towards Kaas Plateau is in good condition. There
are few hotel’s on the way. Full Kaas Plateau cannot be seen in one day.
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Reaching Kaas From Pune :-
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