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Kaas Plateau Tour 30 thSept-1st Oct

Photography and Study tour at Kaas Plateau and surroundings.- Batch 2. Kaas is also known as Kaas Pathar, which is situated in the Western Ghats of the Sahayadri Range. The name Kaas originates from the Kaasa tree (Elaeocarpusglandulosus). Leaves of this tree turn green to red as they mature. The plateau is in full bloom of wild flowers during the months of August and September. These flowers bloom on their own and stay for about 2 to 3 weeks (depending on the monsoon and other weather factors).


  September 29 - October 1
   Kaas Plateau

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Recently Kaas Plateau has been declared as Biodiversity World Heritage Site by The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It has a small lake nearby, as you are driving down the curves climbing down from Kaas Plateau you see a sign on left saying  KaasTalav. 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. It is a famous picnic spot with the locals.

The place has more than 850 different species of flowers ;it is a real delight for eyes and Heaven for photographers.

Paryavaran Dakshata Mandal has arranged a botanical study tour for this famous biodiversity hotspot of Western Ghats.

Spots That Will Be Covered In the Trail:

1. Kaas Plateau

2. Rahimatpur

3. Patan

4. Sada-Waghapur

 

 

Schedule for the Event: - 



29th  Sept Night
Day 
1 Friday (Overnight Journey)
Meeting Point B.N.Bandodkar College, Gate No. 2, Chendani Naka, Thane West.

Timing : At 11.00PM.

 

30th Sept

Day 2 Saturday

5.30AM    ReachPatan

6.00AM  to 7.00AM  Fresh up and breakfast at hotel.

7.30AM to 11.00AM  >> Sada Waghapur Plateau and move towards Rahimatpur

1.30PM to 2.30PM Lunch (Veg)

2.00PM to 6.00PM  Rahimatpur for diffrent flora

8.30 PM  Dinner (Veg)


 1st October

Day 3 Sunday

5.00AM  Wakeup call

6.00AM  Checkout and Departure for Kaas Plateau (On the way breakfast)

7.30AM to 11.30AM  >> Explore Kaas and nearby places(be prepared for long walk)

1.00PM  Lunch (Veg, Non-veg)

2.00PM  Departure for Thane

8.00PM  Reach Thane (tentatively)


The cost for the trip is 5500/- per head. (For Batch 2 – AC vehicle with Push-back seats)

Confirm your seat on phone call only.

Book your seat only if you will be able to walk 
3 to 4Kms during the trip.

Limited Seats only (Minimum 10, Maximum 14 per batch). So book your seat soon.

Cost Includes 

Thane to Kaas and return transport by Tempo Traveller
Food during the trip
(3 Meals, 2 breakfasts and tea-coffee)

Entry fees at Kaas Plateau

Stay (Multiple sharing)

 

Cost Excludes

Mineral water, Cold drinks.

Personal Orders.

Extra Tea/Coffee.

Camera charges at Kaas Plateau if any

 

 

Things To Be carried:
1. Rain is possible so be prepared for that.
2. A bottle of water.
3. Extra Plastic bags, Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes, Cap.

4. Camera, Binoculars,Magnifying glass.
5. Personal Medicine
s(Optional),
6. Lemons/GluconD/chocolates/Chikkis and ready to eat snacks
7. A haversack/backpack to put all these things.


For confirmation Please book in advance payment of Rs.
2500 (Non-refundable) 

Netbanking details.

Name >> Paryavaran Dakshata Mandal

TJSB Sahakari Bank LTD,

Main Branch, Madhumalti, Veer Savarkar Path, Thane (w)400601
Account Number  >> 002110100044461
IFSC code  >>TJSB000000
2
Account type  >> Saving account

(Message your Transaction code after transfer of payment)


For more details and registrations

Paryavaran Dakshata Mandal 9869083583, 02225380648

Avinash Bhagat  9892061899or 02225411633

 



Details

Start Date:
September,29 2017 (11 pm - )
End Date:
October,1 2017 (11 pm - )
Organizer :
Avinash Bhagat
Website:
http://www.paryavaran.org/2016/12/08/photography-and-study-tour-

Venue

Kaas Plateau
Kaas Plateau
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Contact :
Avinash Bhagat
Phone:
9892061899
 

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