Treks and Trails India invites you for a Nature Trail to Kaas PlateauMaharashtra Valley of Flowers on September 13th 2014 Saturday.
About:
Kaas Plateau is known as Maharashtra's Valley of Flowers. Kaas Plateau is situated on the high hills of Sahyadri in Western Ghats. It is the best place to visit in monsoon, from the mid of August to October. 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.
The plateau is home to 850 species of flowering plants, of which 624 have entered the Red Data Book, a state document that lists species whose existence is threatened. As many as 39 species are found only in Kaas region.
Some of the rare species found here include Dipcadi montanum, Ceropegia vincaefolia, Pleocaulus ritchiei and Drosera burmanii. This is also the reason why the place is popular with nature lovers, flora researchers and also photographers.
Tour is Ideal for Macro Photography and Landscape Photography
Journey Details:
1. September 12th 2014 9.00 pm: Meeting point at Swaminarayan temple Dadar one day prior to the event date.
Pick up points Dadar - Chembur - Vashi - Nerul - Kalamboli on highway
2. September 13th 2014 at 4.00 am: Reach Satara – Tea and Breakfast – Rest
3. 7.00 am: Reach Kaas Plateau.
4. 7.00 am - 12.00 am: Sight Seeing – Photography – Valley exploration.
5. 1.00 pm: Lunch near Kaas Lake
6. 3.30 pm: Leave for Mumbai
7. 9.30 pm: Reach Mumbai approx.
Kaas Trail Charges is Rs 1600.00 per head
Which includes travel by a Non-ac bus 40 Seater 2 X 2 from Dadar to Kaas Plateau Satara and back till Dadar, Veg Breakfast, Veg Lunch, evening Tea, Entry fee for Kaas Plateau & Treks and Trails India charges. Seats will be reserved on first come 1st basis.
Please note: Entry Fee for Photography to be paid by participants.
Bank Name: State Bank of India
Account No: 32248535175
Account Name: Rajesh Mhaddalkar
IFSC Code: SBIN0014771
Once payment is done, please send an email to connect@treksandtrails.org & treksandtrailsindia@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, email ID, cell phone number pick up point
Payment is non refundable or transferable
Things To Carry:-
A Water Bottles (2-3 Litres)
Torch with Extra batteries
Cap, Rain cheater (Optional) for those who don't want to get wet
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other costly ornaments
Electoral or Glucon D powder, some ready to eat food like Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Towel, Napkins, Extra Pair of clothes
Polythene bag for your garbage
2-3 bunch of papers (Optional)
Good trekking shoes
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, etc.)
Please do not carry sling bags or jholas. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried… so that one has hands free while trekking
TreksandTrails Rules
1. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited. Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding.
2. TreksandTrails reserves all right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without any prior notice.
3. Proper footwear is essential for this trek. As trekking with a weak shoe sole is best avoided.
4. Telephonic confirmation is mandatory, if unable to contact. Send a text message.
5. Sleeveless, low neck, figure hugging shirts/tops/skirt, short pants, hot pants not allowed.
6. Wear comfortable clothes like track pants and t-shirts. Avoid wear jeans pants.
7. Please do not carry handbags or jolas or sling bags on treks.
List of exclusions
Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption.
Food/Tea purchase while travelling to site and back.
Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required.
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Call for confirmations:
Ankit Savla +919821912078 (Media / Corporate inquires 10.00 am to 07.00 pm)
Rajesh Mhaddalkar +919869629288 / +919768341848/ +919970043706 (Trek Leader)
Yahya Virani +919768143706