VRangers Eco tour to Satara - Kaas Pathar & thoseghar on 31st Ngt- 1st Sept 2013

Kaas Pathar is nestled in Sahaydri (Western Ghats), 25 kms away from Satara, Maharashtra (Western Ghats). It is located between 1200 - 1400 meters / altitude app 1000m AMSL and is surrounded by hillside coming alive with millions of colorful flowers. Kaas pathar throughout the year is barren due to the porous laterite rock, but rains come and the plateau is covered in a multitude of flowers, which last till September end. Kaas pathar overlooks the lush evergreen forests that serve as a water catchment area of Koyna Dam, Chandoli National Park and Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary was recently declared as "Sahyadri Tiger reserve".

With abundant rainfall, bright mountain sunshine and a high dew point, the lateritic table lands and gentle slopes of Kaas transform into riotous colored flower fields.This plateau is famous for its unique biosphere, high hill plateaus and grasslands. Kaas boost not only flowers like pink balsam, yellow sonki, purple karvi etc but also welcomes birds like Crested Buntings, Malabar Crested Larks, Oriental White-eyes, Bonelli’s Eagle.

Sajjangad (सज्जनगड) is located near the city of Satara, India. It is the final resting place of Sant Ramdas, a saint and social reformer in 17th century India (Born 1608). His teachings and works are read and followed by many people even today in the state of Maharashtra and Sajjangad is a popular place of pilgrimage

Thoseghar waterfall: It is a scenic spot located 20 km from Satara city, at the edge of the Konkan region. There are a series of waterfalls, some of them 15 to 20 meters and one of 500 meters in height. There is a newly constructed Platform to stand and take a good view of the waterfall.

Kaas Platue Snaps:https://plus.google.com/photos/109750979890676492223/albums/5653570424737180177?banner=pwa

Tour Schedule:31st Aug 2013:23.00 Hrs: Assemble near Swaminarayan temple.23.30 Hrs: Departure from Dadar by private vehicle.1st Sept 2013:04.00 Hrs: @ Satara & Rest in vehicle itself.05:30 Hrs: Wake up call.06.00 Hrs: Breakfast & Tea.07:30 Hrs: kaas Plateau Exploration with sharing of info & some photography.09:00 Hrs: Move towards sajjangad10:00 Hrs: @sajjangad11:30 Hrs: Move towards Thoseghar12:45 Hrs: @ Thoseghar waterfall14:00 Hrs: Lunch15:30 Hrs: Departure to Mumbai22.00 Hrs: Mumbai (Tentative)We’ll reach Mumbai by 22.00 Hrs (Tentative).

The charges for the trek are INR 1500/- per head, which includes travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Non Ac Bus, breakfast, Veg Lunch, refreshment, Entry fees.

Payment Details: (Blank Transfer not allowed first confirms and then do)For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 1000/-(non Refundable in any manner) in the following. (Please specify your name or those who transfer on behalf of you & trek/Activity/Tour name-mandatory in SMS).Acc Name: Ananda Shivaji GovekarAcc No   : 00000032353269021IFS Code: SBIN0000562MICR Code: 400002007Bank     : SBI BankBranch   : Bhandup (W)After transaction plz do sms to Ananda Govekar 98922 19155. (No Last minute entries will be entertained).

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Ananda: 98922 19155.

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VRangers Tour to kas plateau on 30th Sep 2012

The Kaas Plateau is situated at the Sahyadri hills near Satara. This plateau is famous for its unique biosphere, high hill plateaus and grasslands.

According to Forest Department’s Board at Kas Plateau, there are more than 150 or more types of flowers, shrubs and grasses found here.

Thoseghar waterfalls is a scenic spot located 20 km from Satara city, at the edge of the Konkan region. There are a series of waterfalls, some of them 15 to 20 meters and one of 500 meters in height. There is a newly constructed Platform to stand and take a good view of the waterfall.

Snaps :

https://picasaweb.google.com/111799766171684877478/KassPlatu?noredirect=1

Trek Schedule:

The journey starts on 29th Sept from Mumbai by private vehicle.

22.00 Hrs: Assemble near Swaminarayan temple

22.15 Hrs: Departure from Dadar by private vehicle.

23.15 Hrs: Near Vashi Toll plaza

30th Sep 2012

05.00 Hrs: @ Satara

06:00 Hrs: Wake up call

06.30 Hrs Breakfast

07:30- 10.00 Hrs: kaas Plateau Exploration

10:15 Hrs: Move towards Thoseghar Waterfall

12:15 Hrs: @ Thoseghar Waterfall

13:15 Hrs: Move towards Satara

14:15 Hrs: @ Satara

14:45 Hrs: Lunch

14:45 Hrs: Visit Ajinkyatara fort (If time permits)

16:00 Hrs: Departure to Mumbai

22.00 Hrs: Mumbai(Tentative)

We’ll reach Mumbai by 22.00 Hrs(Tentative).

The charges for the trek are INR 1300/- per head, which includes traveling from Dadar to Dadar , breakfast, Lunch & refreshment.

Payment Details:-

For CONFIRMATION of your registration please deposit INR 1300/-(non Refundable) in the following account number.

Name: SARITA DIPENDRA MHATRE.

BANK: ICICI Bank.

AC/NO.: 002001558334.

BRANCH: Hiranandani, Powai, Mumbai.

MICR Code - 400229004

IFSC Code: ICIC0000020

After transaction plz do sms to Sarita Mhatre on 98928 57368.

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking.

2. A bottle of water (2 Ltrs).

3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)

4. Electoral powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).

5. Torch with extra batteries.

6. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s cream.

7. A good trekking shoes.

8. Windcheater etc

Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:

http://vrangers.com/rules-a-regulation

For Reg. & more details, contact our "Rangers"

Sonya 9892813235.
Ananda 9892219155.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss…!!!