Kaas plateau

It is the Kaas hill, which is also called the Kas Pathar. There is a big volcanic hill called Kas Pathar in Maharashtra's Satara area. Part of the Sahyadri Sub Cluster, it is one of the best places to visit in Panchgani. 

People often call the Kaas Plateau "the Plateau of Flowers." It is a popular tourist spot in Maharashtra and a great place for nature fans to picnic in the late monsoons. This hill is about 1,000 hectares and sits at an elevation of 1200 m. 'Kaas' comes from the Kaasa tree. People from all over the world come here as part of Satara tour packages.

Volcanic activity made the Kaas Plateau, which has a thin layer of soil that doesn't allow plants to grow well there. This area is in a zone with a lot of rain. This makes the plants and animals in the area very different. Because of these unique environmental features, Kaas has a lot of different species. 

People know the Plateau for its unique ecosystem, grasslands, and high hill plateaus. When it rains a lot, especially in August, different flowers bloom all over the Plateau. There are more than 850 kinds of flowering plants in Kaas. Of these, 624 are on the IUCN Red List. Some examples are orchids, trees like the Karvy, and plants that eat other plants, like Drosera Indica.

The best time to visit Kaas plateau 

In Kas Pathar, the best months to go are from August to October. While many tourists arrive during the monsoon, the flowers usually start blooming in late August or September. To move around on the map with your finger, double-tap and keep it on the map, then drag it. Use the arrow keys to move around.

How do you reach Kas Pathar Kaas Plateau near Satara?

By Air: Pune Airport is 140 km away and closest to Kas Pathar. Many flights come into Pune Airport from other Indian towns. You can get to Satara by bus or cab from Pune.

By Train: There is a railway stop 30 km from Satara, at Kas Pathar. Maharashtra's big cities can be reached by train from Satara. From the train station, you can take either a ST bus or a cab to get to Kas Parthar. 

By bus: At the Satara bus stop, state-run buses that go to Kaas Plateau leave daily from platform no. 8 at the stopping point.