There is a place in Uttarakhand where almost every traveler dreams of visiting, this place is so beautiful. Its name is Valley of Flowers...The comfort of seeing colorful flowers spread far and wide together is different. But the season to visit here is only from July to September and during that time, sometimes bad weather can create obstacles in visiting this place. So, if for some reason or the other you have not been able to plan for the Valley of Flowers, then do not worry because there is a Valley of Flowers in Maharashtra also. Kaas Plateau is situated in the Satara district of Maharashtra. Let us know about this place in detail.
Kaas Plateau
Kaas Plateau, located at a distance of 24 km from Satara, is one of the most attractive places in Maharashtra. Kaas is a valley of flowers, where the view is very beautiful. Due to the Valley of Flowers, this place was also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 2012. Kaas Plateau is situated at an altitude of 1200 meters. During the rainy season, this place is covered with a blanket of flowers. About 850 types of flowers are found in Kaas Valley. In which one also gets a chance to see pink-colored balsam flowers. Apart from this, rare flowers like white orchid, yellow snake, Smithia, and Ceropegia are also present here. Don't miss the opportunity to capture the beautiful views of the valley with your eyes and camera while trekking.
Kaas Lake
Kaas Lake is also known as Kaas Pond. Which is a good place to visit here. This lake is located near the Valley of Flowers, so do not miss coming here and seeing this lake. Drinking water is supplied to the entire Satara city from this lake. Well, monsoon is the most beautiful time to see this lake.
How to reach?
By flight: If you want to come here by flight, the nearest airport is Pune. From Pune Airport you can come to Kas by bus or taxi.
By Train: To come by train you will have to come to Satara Railway Station. The distance of Kas from the station is only 30 km. Is at a distance of. After reaching Satara, you can reach Kaas plateau by taking a bus or taxi.
By Road: If you want to come here by road, then let us tell you that it may take 3 to 5 hours to reach here from Mumbai or Pune.
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