About The Event
Kaas Plateau Flower Tour from Mumbai by Mumbai Travel Club takes you on an overnight travel experience to Maharashtra`s UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Guided by Mumbai Travel Club, this tour lets you discover the seasonal wildflower bloom of Kas Plateau near Satara.
Located in the Western Ghats near Satara, Kas Plateau (Kaas Pathar) transforms into a carpet of endemic wildflowers during the late monsoon season. To help you avoid peak daytime crowds and experience the plateau in the morning light, this trip departs from Mumbai on an overnight AC bus journey. Participants explore designated trails, view endemic floral species, visit Kumudini Lake, and enjoy local Maharashtrian food. The experience is suitable for families, nature lovers, photographers, and solo travelers.
Event Highlights
Guided walk across the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site
Trail visit to Kumudini Lake
Round-trip travel from Mumbai and Navi Mumbai in an AC bus
Included Forest Department entry passes and permits
Authentic Maharashtrian breakfast and traditional vegetarian lunch
Itinerary
Day 0 - Overnight Travel from Mumbai
09:45 PM - Reporting at Borivali (National Park Gate)
10:00 PM - Pickup at Borivali (SGNP Gate)
10:10 PM - Pickup at Goregaon
10:25 PM - Pickup at Andheri (Flyover start)
10:40 PM - Pickup at Bandra (Kalanagar Bus Stop)
11:10 PM - Pickup at Chembur (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue)
11:40 PM - Pickup at Vashi (Opposite Center One Mall)
11:50 PM - Pickup at Kharghar (Hotel Three Star)
Day 1 - Plateau Exploration & Return
06:30 AM - Arrival near Kas Plateau
06:30 AM - 07:30 AM - Freshen up at common facilities and have breakfast with hot tea
07:30 AM - Tour briefing on forest regulations
07:50 AM - 11:30 AM - Guided walk along designated paths across Kaas Plateau and Kumudini Lake
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM - Traditional vegetarian Maharashtrian lunch
03:00 PM - Board the AC bus for the return journey
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM - Arrival back in Mumbai (subject to traffic conditions)
Please note: Although this is marketed as a one-day trip, the group departs from Mumbai the previous night (Day 0) via overnight road transport to arrive early at the plateau.
What is Included
Round-trip AC bus transport from Mumbai and Navi Mumbai
Forest Department entry passes and official permits
Meals: 1 Maharashtrian breakfast with tea and 1 vegetarian lunch
Tolls, state highway taxes, and parking fees
Mumbai Travel Club trip coordinator and local guide support
On-board basic first-aid assistance
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where does the pickup start in Mumbai?
A. Pickups begin at Borivali (SGNP Gate) and proceed along Western Express Highway, Chembur, Vashi, and Kharghar.
Q. Is transportation included in the ticket price?
A. Yes, round-trip transport from Mumbai in an AC bus is included.
Q. Are forest entry permits provided?
A. Yes, official Forest Department entry fees and permits are included in your ticket.
Q. What meals are provided?
A. The ticket includes 1 local Maharashtrian breakfast with tea and 1 vegetarian lunch.
Q. How much walking is involved?
A. The tour involves light walking across flat, marked paths over 3 to 4 hours.
Q. When do we return to Mumbai?
A. Return arrival in Mumbai is expected between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM on Day 1.
Note
Events like the Kaas Tour depend on nature. For eg natural things like snowfall, rainfall, blooming of flowers, or cloud formation etc. These things are not in our control and are controlled by nature only. While we plan the trip at the right season, nature can change suddenly. For example, flowers may bloom early, late, or sometimes get damaged due to heavy rain or no rain. Because of this, the flower blooming and number of flowers sighted on a given day is not controlled by us. Kindly have realistic expectations when it comes to flower sighting.
