What is the best time to visit Kaas Plateau?

The best time to visit the Kaas Plateau is during September and October. The flowers are in full bloom at this time right after the monsoons. You can look out for the weather as the flowers start blooming after the rains stop, and the sun shines for a week or two. Moreover, during these months, the weather is very pleasant, with temperatures in the range of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. Overcast conditions and pleasant temperatures make it the ideal time to sit among this valley of flowers and enjoy their beauty.

How far is Kaas Plateau from Pune?

The distance from Pune to Kaas Plateau is approximately 130 kms, and easily accessible via private and public transport. It takes about 2 hours to reach Satara from Pune, and many locals and explorers prefer a bike ride to the plateau, as the roads are delightful.

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Kaas Plateau Tour from Pune

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Kaas Plateau Tour from Pune Highlights

Embark on a one day outing, exploring Kaas Plateau’s vibrant flora and Sajjangad Fort’s historic charm, complete with scenic trails, seamless transfers and delightful meals.
Enjoy smooth travel in a shared non-AC vehicle with multiple pick-up and drop-off points, ensuring a comfortable journey from Pune to these iconic destinations and back.
Walk 2-3 km through the UNESCO-listed floral paradise of Kaas Plateau with expert trek leaders, marvelling at rare blooms, serene Kaas Lake, and panoramic views.
Explore the historic Sajjangad Fort, renowned as the abode of Saint Ramdas, and admire its stunning hilltop location and surrounding beauty.
Start your adventure with a light breakfast and tea, followed by a wholesome vegetarian lunch that highlights the local flavours of the region.

Kaas Plateau Tour from Pune Overview

Embark on an exciting day filled with natural beauty and exploration as you set off early in the morning from Pune. Enjoy a scenic drive with convenient pick-ups along the way, accompanied by a refreshing breakfast of tea and snacks. After nearly 4 hours of travel, arrive at the stunning Kaas Plateau, renowned for its seasonal carpet of vibrant wildflowers and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend 3-4 hours exploring the plateau's unique biodiversity, Kaas Lake, and picturesque landscapes under the guidance of expert trek leaders. After a delicious vegetarian lunch, continue the journey to Sajjangad Fort, where you’ll uncover its historical significance and marvel at panoramic valley views. Conclude the day with a relaxing drive back to Pune, reliving the memories of this delightful adventure as you’re dropped off at your preferred point in the evening.

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Kaas Plateau Tour, Maharashtra

17 Hours

USD 23.32

USD 17.49

Per Adult

Breakfast
Lunch (Veg)
An experienced trek leader
Kaas Plateau Tour
Visit to Sajjangarh Fort
Shared pickup and drop-off from specific points in a non AC vehicle

Age Policy:

Visitors below 5 years of age are not allowed to join this activity.
Adult tickets are applicable for visitors aged 5 years and above.

Note:

For 10-15 people: 1 Trek Leader
For 25-30 people: 2 Trek Leader

Vehicle Type:

Traveler: 10-15 people
Minibus: 25-30 people

Price Includes

Activities
- Nearly 17-hour long tour to Kaas Plateau and Sajjangarh Fort from Pune
Guide
- An experienced trek leader
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch (Veg)
Transfers
- Shared pickup and drop-off from specific points in a non AC vehicle

More Details about Kaas Plateau Tour from Pune

Know Before You Go for Kaas Plateau Tour from Pune

The approximate activity duration would be 17 hours including the travel time.
The tentative activity timings would be 5 AM to 10 PM.
The tentative meeting points for pick up would be Fergusson College Gate, Bremen Chow, and Wakad-Hinjewadi Flyover, in the mentioned order.
The exact meeting location and timings would be shared after the booking confirmation.
Participants must pay attention to the guidelines given by the guide throughout the activity.
The trek leader reserves the right to reject any participant deemed unfit to be part of the activity.
The minimum age required to participate in the activity is 5 years.
Participants are not allowed to carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc.
Participants are requested to report at the venue at least 30 minutes prior to their chosen time slot.
Transfers are only available from the mentioned pick up and drop off locations.
Transfers will be provided in a shared non AC vehicle in a traveler (10-15 people) or minibus (25-30 people).
ID Proof is mandatory for each individual guest upon arrival. PAN Card will not be considered as a valid identity proof.
Kindly ensure timely arrival at the meeting point.
Any breakage or damage of any items will be charged at actuals.
Images are for representation purpose only. The actual experience may differ.
Kindly do not litter and help keep the destinations clean.

Things To Carry for Kaas Plateau Tour from Pune

Caps
Trekking shoes
Water bottle
Valid id proof
Sunglasses
Comfortable clothes
Sunscreen lotion (spf 40+)

Kaas Plateau Tour from Pune Map

Starting Point

Fergusson College Gate

1201/E, Flat No A1, Pariseema CHS Shirole Road, Opposite To Fergusson college, Shirole Road, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411004, India

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26 Feb, 2020

Excellent

Ramesh Acharya

An unbelievable walking experience at this place. This is truly recommended to all the people who love to spend time with mother nature and enjoy the natural beauty of it. Grab this opportunity people you would definitely love, and liked this place much more than you think. I and my office friends had an enjoyable trekking experience. the valley was full of wildflowers which make the whole valley colorful. This place would not send you home without any special moments.

15 Feb, 2020

Excellent

Anilaabh Bharadwaj

Nearly all it was the best trekking I ever had!!! The valley of flowers was "WOW" so colorful and it was just like a second paradise for me. I was felt by the natural beauty of this place. Thanks, Thrillophilia.

12 Feb, 2020

Excellent

Vishwamitra Khatri

I am totally speechless as this place was so gorgeous. I feel special walking on it with lots of memories.

08 Jan, 2020

Excellent

Kiran Kakkar

The place is so beautiful and it's more beautiful after listening to the interesting history from our guide about this place. I was so proud of myself to get a chance to walk in this valley of flower. My group and I took many pictures, videos and we even shared on Instagram, Facebook and I got so many likes :) Really we almost forget to eat as this place catches the eyes. we move from one place to another to see more but the fact is when you are at that place its looks the same that's the beauty of nature.

26 Sep, 2019

Excellent

Nitin Nitin

it was long pending visit to Kaas Pathar and finally got chance last week. Bus started on time from Dadar and reached early morning to Kaas plateau via Satara. trip was planned well, and Sep is perfect time to visit and witness the blossom. We reached Kaas plateau early morning and stopped by first yellow flower carpet showered with tender sunlight presenting all diverse beauty dimensions. Then came the actual flower plateau around 10 Sqkm in area bifurcated by tar road and flushed with variety of colorful flowers shrubs and greenery. Our trip lead has explored the area in out and took us to "secret plateau" and it was out of word feeling being on top of world. altogether it was wonderful trip and must visit place. thanks to smit & parin

17 Feb, 2020

Good

Varalakshmi Bharadwaj

Good price took this package from Thrillophilia. The itinerary was well planned by the team it's hard to make it right but the team really did it, On-time meeting with the team leader at the pickup point we reach the exact location on-time. We start the trek, the Kaas plateau was truly beautiful with full of flowers, it was breathtaking.

26 Sep, 2019

Excellent

Rajat Kumar

It was a very nice experience. Everything was planned very well and the food provided was also of good quality

23 Sep, 2019

Excellent

Soma Soma

"kudos to the team , extremely vibrant an helpful...made the memorable"

Kaas Plateau Tour from Pune Policies

The customer will receive a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.

If cancellation is made 15 days or more before the date of travel, no cancellation fees will be charged.
If cancellation is made between 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel, 50.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellation is made within 7 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.

Kaas Plateau Tour from Pune FAQs

What is the best time to visit Kaas Plateau?

The best time to visit the Kaas Plateau is during September and October. The flowers are in full bloom at this time right after the monsoons. You can look out for the weather as the flowers start blooming after the rains stop, and the sun shines for a week or two.

Moreover, during these months, the weather is very pleasant, with temperatures in the range of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. Overcast conditions and pleasant temperatures make it the ideal time to sit among this valley of flowers and enjoy their beauty.
How do you get to Kaas Plateau?

The Kaas Plateau is located on NH 4 and is approximately 22 km away from Satara City. It is easily accessible by taxi or public buses. You can also drive your car, but you would need to park your vehicle a little ahead of the main area and walk for about 1 km.
The nearest airport is in Pune, which is about 138 km from Satara and you can easily get a cab or catch a bus for Kaas Plateau.

The nearest railway station is in Satara, which is about 22 km from Kaas Plateau, and cabs are readily available for the plateau.
The plateau lies on NH 4 and is easily accessible by public transport. Many buses run between Satara and Kaas Plateau.
How far is Kaas Plateau from Pune?

The distance from Pune to Kaas Plateau is approximately 130 kms, and easily accessible via private and public transport. It takes about 2 hours to reach Satara from Pune, and many locals and explorers prefer a bike ride to the plateau, as the roads are delightful.

How do you get to Kaas Plateau from the Satara bus stand?

You can easily get a bus from the Satara bus stand to Kaas Plateau. You can get on a bus going towards Bamnauli or Tetli, which starts leaving from Satara bus stand at 06:00 A.M and reach Kaas Plateau within half an hour. One state transport bus leaves every hour.

Will we see flowers at Kaas Plateau?

The Kaas Plateau houses about 850 species of beautiful wildflowers. Most of these species bloom right after the monsoon in August and September. Between June and October, the plateau seems to change its colors after every 15-20 days, as different varieties of flowers bloom at their respective flowering cycles.

These are the months for which the plateau becomes enveloped in flowers.

Is Kaas Plateau worth visiting?

The Kaas Plateau with lakes, flowers, and butterflies is definitely a place worth visiting. The plateau is a UNESCO declared World Heritage Site and houses about 1500 different species of plants and 850 species of wildflowers. Covering an area of 1850 hectares, and located at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level, this is a biodiversity hotspot.

The array of colors this valley of flowers provides during and after the monsoon season is reason enough to visit this place. Given the beautiful terrain and landscape, the area attracts many tourists from all over the world who visit Kaas for activities like photography, picnic, sightseeing around the plateau, and Kaas plateau camping.

How far is Kaas Plateau from Mumbai?

The distance of Kaas Plateau from Mumbai is approximately 275 km. The nearest city is Satara city, which is well connected with major cities, including Mumbai and Pune. While coming from Mumbai, you can catch a train or bus from Mumbai to Satara.

Which meals are included in the Kaas Plateau Trek package?

The Kaas Plateau Trek package includes a wholesome breakfast to kickstart your day and a delicious vegetarian lunch to keep you energized after exploring the mesmerizing plateau and its surroundings. These meals are designed to provide the perfect balance of nutrition and flavor for an enjoyable trekking experience.

What are the inclusions in the Kaas Plateau trek package?

The package offers a guided tour of the Kaas Plateau led by an experienced trek leader, along with a visit to the historic Sajjangarh Fort. Shared pickup and drop-off in a non-AC vehicle from specific points are provided for convenience. Additionally, it includes a hearty breakfast and lunch to make your journey comfortable and enjoyable.

Is it safe to trek at Kaas Plateau?

Yes, the Kaas Plateau Trek is a safe activity. The trek takes place in the presence of an expert who will lead and guide you. It is requested that you listen to the trek leader during the entire trek for a safe tour. The plateau is a protected area and a world heritage site that hosts many endemic and endangered plant species.

It is a unique natural site, and during the season, people flock to see the millions of flowers blooming. Being a conserved area, the government has decided to restrict the number of tourists entering the area to 3000 per day.

How much does it cost to trek to Kaas Plateau?

The trek to the Kaas Plateau comes at a special price of 1799 per person on Thrillophilia. This price includes transportation from Mumbai, a guided trek across the plateau, and meals during the activity.

How to reach Kaas Plateau from Mumbai by train?

Mumbai is approximately 275 km away from Satara city and an overnight train journey is required. You can catch a train from Mumbai at night and reach Satara early morning. Some of such trains are Mahalaxmi Express, Tirunelveli Express, and BGKT SBC Express.

From the Satara railway station, you can take a bus to the Kaas plateau, or hire a cab.

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