Dear Trekkers, Photographers & Nature Lovers,
The
clouds have broken into thousand shining pearls of water , giving new
tinge of green and new life to the parched land . The nature is bathed
in the freshness of the new showers and welcomes you with renewed vigour
and enthusiasm.
So friends,
We
at Trek O Phy, invite you to come together and witness the magic of
nature this monsoon on Photo Trail to Kass Plateau - Maharastra's Valley
of Flowers on 14-15 Sep 2013.
Let's Capture the Memories together…
Let's Capture the Memories together…
About the Destinations :
Kass Plateau :
The Kaas Plateau also known as the “Maharastra's Valley
of flowers”. This “Mother Natures Flowering Amphitheatre” situated in
the Western Ghat Sahyadri range, 22 kilometers from Satara city in
Maharashtra state of India. The name Kaas originates from Kaasa tree
(Elaeocarpus glandulosus). Leaves of this tree turn green to red as they
mature. It gets white flowers only for 15 days in the month of March.
The area of plateau is approximately 1,000 hectars.The
plateau is full of wild flowers during the months of August and
September. These flowers bloom on their own and stay for about 2–3 weeks
(depending on the monsoon and other weather factors).
Recently it has been declared as Biodiversity World heritage site by UNESCO.
It has an small lake nearby, as you are driving down the curves
climbing down from Kaas Plateau you see a sign on left saying - Kaas
Talav. It is a natural tranquil Kaas lake surrounded by dense forests.
To the left of the lake lies Sajjangad fort and Kanher Dam is to the
right. The place has more than 850 different species of flowers and
other plants including Orchids, Karvy and carnivorous plants such as
Drosera Indica.
Sajjangad :
Shambhu
Mahadev is the sub range of Sahyadri starting from Pratapgad to eastern
side. This range is divided into three parts and Sajjangad is situated
on one of these sub ranges. One should touch the soil here sanctified by
the feet of Samrath Ramdas Swami. Poet Anant has aptly described the
place the sacred one, blessed by the existence of Lord hanuman and
residence of Saint Ramdas Swami. The fort stands 10 km away to the south- west of the Satara city in the ravine of the Urmodee or Urvashee River.
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Detailed Plan:
Friday - 13/09/13 -
22:30 - Departure for Satara
(Meeting Point : Dadar (W) Near Visawa Hotel. )
Saturday - 14/09/12 –
07:00 – Reaching Satara & Breakfast.
07:00 – 08:00 – Visiting old Ganesh Temple on the way to Kaas
10:00 – 14:00 - Exploring Kaas Plateau and surrounding area.
14:00 – 17:00 - Lunch & Reaching Sajjangad Base.
17:00 – 21:00 - Rest, Dinner & Night walk.
Night stay at Sajjangad fort
Sunday - 15/09/12 -
06:00 – 07:00 – Wakeup, freshen up, Breakfast.
07:00 – 10:00 - Exploring Sajjangad fort
10:00 - 12:00 Visiting Chalkewadi windmills
12:00 - 14:00 Visiting Toseghar Waterfall
14:00 – Lunch & Return Journey to Mumbai.
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Charges : Rs. 2200/- per Member
(Guest Fee- Rs. 50/- Extra for Non-member)
Charges includes -
- Transport From Mumbai to Mumbai transport by non-ac privet vehicle
- Stay (on sharing basis at Sajjangad)
- Breakfast, Lunch, Evening tea, Dinner on Saturday & Breakfast, Lunch, Evening tea on Sunday
- All Entry & Expertise.
Charges does not includes -
- Cold drinks & packaged drinking water
- Anything other than mentioned above in charges includes
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Contact for Enquiry & Booking :
Amol Joshi – 0-9969963430/ 0-9821562075
Gaurav Kelkar - 0-9773586223Rugved Khatu - 9890827655
Make the confirmation soon to avoid further disappointment cause seats are limited.
Payment details:
Note : One has to pay full amount as advance for register for this event
Participant can handover the cast to person in co-ordination if Trek O Phy team or can transfer directly into the following bank account . (Kindly call before depositing to check the availability of seats)
SBI a/c no: 30018622758 S/A in the name of SHEETAL AMOL JOSHI.
Branch: GIRGAON (MUMBAI) (374).
IFS Code : SBIN0000374
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THINGS TO CARRY-
*Identity Proof (ID Card)
1. A haversack to put in all the things
2. Extra set cloths,Towel/ napkin.
3. Water (2 ltr minimum).
4 .Cap / Gog / Camera (optional).
*Identity Proof (ID Card)
1. A haversack to put in all the things
2. Extra set cloths,Towel/ napkin.
3. Water (2 ltr minimum).
4 .Cap / Gog / Camera (optional).
5. Personal small medical kit. (if u require usually/Optional)
6. TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
7. Sleeping bag/ sleeping mat, Blanket (compulsory)
8. Other things as per choice.
Please avoid wearing gold and other valuable ornaments.
6. TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
7. Sleeping bag/ sleeping mat, Blanket (compulsory)
8. Other things as per choice.
Please avoid wearing gold and other valuable ornaments.
Please pack your haversack with an extra polythene lining to protect the contents from rain.
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