Kaas Plateau
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Part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. Toward the end of the monsoon, more than 850 wildflower species carpet the basalt plateau.
Kaas Plateau lies about 25 km west of Satara and is part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. Each year, toward the end of the monsoon (roughly late August to early October), about 1,000 hectares of basalt plateau bloom with more than 850 wildflower species. Many are endemic species and orchids, and pink, purple, and yellow carpets shift from week to week. During the flowering season, you must book an entry time slot on the official website. Visitor numbers are limited, and you must stay on the trails and not trample the flowers. Kaas Lake is nearby and can be visited on the same trip. Outside the flowering season, the scenery is fairly ordinary.
Opening hours
Blossom season approx. 07:00–18:00; reservation required