Overview
Kaas Plateau, located in the Satara district of Maharashtra, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its stunning display of wildflowers during the monsoon season, typically between August and September. Spread over 10 square kilometers, this pristine plateau offers a vibrant spectacle of colorful orchids, carnivorous plants, and endemic flora, along with a rich diversity of rare butterflies and insects. Besides its natural beauty, Kaas Plateau provides excellent trekking opportunities and serves as a tranquil haven for nature enthusiasts and photographers. Due to its ecological sensitivity, the number of visitors is controlled, emphasizing the importance of responsible tourism practices to protect and preserve this remarkable natural treasure.Short itinerary
| Day | Date | Itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 07, 2023 | Pick up from Chiplun, sightseeing and Hotel check in |
| 2 | Oct 08, 2023 | Kaas Plateau Exploration |
| 3 | Oct 09, 2023 | Check out and Drop |
Detailed Itinerary
| Day | Date | Itinerary | Stay |
| 1 | 07-Oct-23 | Kaas | |
| Arrive at Chiplun Railway station | |||
| 10:00 AM | Pick up at 10 AM and transfer to Kaas. (3 hours drive to Kaas) Suggested Train Number : 20931 from Trivandrum/Ernakulam/Trissur/Kozhikode/Kannur/Mangaluru | ||
| Check-in Hotel | |||
| Lunch | |||
| Visit Kaas Lake | |||
| Visit Bamnoli village | |||
| Relaxing time | |||
| 2 | 08-Oct-23 | Kaas | |
| Morning visit to Kaas Plateau | |||
| Visit Thoseghar Waterfalls | |||
| Sajjangad Fort | |||
| Return back to Hotel | |||
| Relaxing time | |||
| 3 | 09-Oct-23 | N/A | |
| Check out from Hotel | |||
| Visit Ajinkyatara Fort | |||
| 3:00 PM | Drop at Chiplun Railway station and Departure |
Suggested Trains :
- Arrival : KCVL INDB EXP (20931) From Ernakulam Jn Railway station : 1 :00 PM
- Departure : NETRAVATI EXP (16345) From Chiplun Railway station : 4 : 32 PM
Package Inclusions
- Pick up and drop from Chiplun Railway station
- Accommodation at Kaas
- Entry tickets
- Guide support at kaas
- Coordinator support
- Breakfast (Day 2- Day 3)
Package Exclusions
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks and bad weather
- Any kind of cost which is not included in “Inclusions” above
- Any personal expenses
Fees
₹6,800.00
Available Seats: 1
Payment Plan
| Payment Dates | Amount |
| At the time of registration | ₹ 4080 |
| Before Oct 01, 2023 | ₹ 2,720 |
| Total | ₹ 6800 |
Cancellation Fee
A participant will be refunded his/her paid fees after deducting the following cancellation fees.
| Day of Cancellation | Cancellation Fees |
| Before 20 days of camp start | ₹2720 |
| Before 15 days of camp start | ₹4080 |
| Before 07 days from camp start date | ₹5440 |
| Within 7 days from camp start date | ₹6800 |
- Alternatively, a registered participant may transfer his/her registration to a friend without any cancellation fee.
- In case of cancellation of the program due to any gov restrictions due to COVID/ Weather, an alternate date will be provided for the same trip and no refund for that.
- In case you are not able to join the trek on the new dates, either you can send a replacement ( Without any additional cost) / You can opt for Wallet transfer,
- What is Wallet Transfer ?: The amount will move to LGFC Wallet and you can use that for any other trip. ( 2% fee will be deducted as movement charges) . Strictly there won’t be any refund to a bank account.
- Wallet transfer is applicable only for the case when a participant wont be able to join the new date on a postponed trip due to Pandemic / Weather situations
- The wallet transfer offer will only be one time , when the new date is announced. Further changes will be counted as normal cancellations and will be as per cancellation policy.
- Installments are to be paid before the due dates.
- In case when 2 or more installments are pending after the due date, the order will be auto-cancelled.
- There will be no refund in case of auto cancellation due to nonpayment of installments.
WHY WITH US?
- Budget-Friendly: You will get a perfect escape from the urban life and completely in an offbeat location with all safety followed, with small team size.
- Food prepared in safe conditions: We believe that for a traveler, food is one of the most important things during their journey. We provide the best nutritious food as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Not just sightseeing, many more things to learn and experience: We are not just providing sightseeing. Our Camp navigator/local guide will share the details of the place, flora, fauna history, stories with you.
- Well Experienced Local Guide and Support Staffs
- Plan beyond the Itinerary: In case if you want to extend the trip, we are there to help you by finding Stays contact and transportation, Talk to the coordinator of LetsGoForACamp
VALUES WE FOLLOW
- Eco-friendly products.
- Minimizing plastic waste.
- Hiring local guides.
- Contributing to the local economy.
- Proper disposal of waste generated.
- Concept of Responsible traveler.
FAQS
Of course, once you are done with your registration, u have an option to join the WhatsApp group formed for this trip. Here, you will get to know the fellow travelers from your same city. You all can travel together
Following are the list of things that are recommended to be carried for this trip
- Dresses –
- Carry comfortable dresses
- For outdoors its is better to avoid jeans as it might get too heavy if wet
- Sandals with good grip
- Please avoid high heeled sandals , as they have a risk of falling when doing hiking
- Plastic bag for carrying back any wet clothes
- Raincoats / Ponchos
- This would ensure that you wont lose the fun , even if it rains
- Water bottles
- We recommend using reusable waterbottles
- Leach Socks
- You may order leach socks on Amazon . You may check this sample item. or order a similar one.
- You may also make a leach socks at home. Follow this blog in malayalam about this. Don’t use jeans material as in the demo , you may use a decent cotton pants for this instead.
- A small bag to carry raincoat , waterbottle , snacks , etc.
- Medicines
- Carry all your daily use medicines
- Carry medcines for any ailments or allergies you have faced
- Energizers and Snacks
- Energinzers such as chocolate , peanut bars , dry fruits will give quick energy especially when walking
- Snacks – light and non oily snacks would be good
- Toiletries
- There wont be any tolietries that would be provided at the stay
- Towel
- We wont be providing towels at the stay.
- Other personal items
- Carry sufficient hard cash
- Don’t carry expensive jewelleries , etc
- [Optional] Jackets/ Sweatshirts / Scarf
- Carry these if you are prone to cold
It’s strictly based on the cancellation policy. However, u can replace your registration with your friend, with out any additional cost. But need to inform this to the coordinator 3 days before.
