WSR Bike/Car Ride to Kaas Plateau, Thoseghar Waterfall on 12th & 13th September 2015

WSR invite you all for Bike ride to Kaas plateau,  Kaas lake &  Thoseghar Waterfall 12th & 13th Sept 2015

The Kaas Plateau also known as the “Kaas Pathar” which is situated in the Western Ghat Sahyadri range, 22 kilometers from Satara city in Maharashtra state of India. The name Kaas originates from Kaasa tree (Elaeocarpus glandulosus). Leaves of this tree turn green to red as they mature.

The plateau is full of wild flowers during the month September. Recently it has been declared as Biodiversity World Heritage Site by The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco).

Kaas lake is surrounded by dense forests and lies between Sajjangad fort and the Kanher Dam. The place has more than 850 different species of flowers and other plants including Orchids, Karvy and carnivorous plants such as Drosera Indica. This falls under the Sahyadri Sub Cluster of Western Ghats which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Information About the ride:

Its a Bike/Car Ride

Route:  Mumbai – Pune- Satara – Kaas & back..

Distance:  600 Kms Approx

Detailed plan is below :

12th September 2015 ( Day - 1 )

Meeting at kalamboli Mc Donald Sharp at 6.00am.

Introduction round

Breakfast on the way.

Ride till Satara

Lunch on the way

Reach Kaas in afternoon

Check in at hotel

later visit Kaas plateau and Kaas lake.

Exploration of surrounding place .

dinner & day off.

13th September 2015 ( Day - 2 )

Breakfast

Ride till Thoseghar waterfall.

explore surrounding areas photography.

Lunch on the way

Ride back to mumbai till 8 or 9 pm.

Other details about the ride will be shared at meeting point..

Total ride is 600 kms Approx.

WSR Bike ride is on Actual basis Which means we will pay for the expenses

and the same will be divided among the member later by the end of the ride. ( Including Team Members )

Expertise charges will INR 300 for the Ride.

Expected expenses INR 1600 to 1800 for the event per person.( excluding petrol & maintenance charges).

Petrol and Maintenance cost is settled by the bike owner and the person accompanying him/her.

In case, of a single rider, the petrol and maintenance charges has to be paid by rider alone.

Wanderingsoulriders will provide info about a willing participant who can accompany you,

and share the expenses. this depends on availability of such willing participants.

Important things to be carried :

Identity proof.

legal papers of bike.

helmet

clothes

Medicines, camera (optional).

Please pack bags accordingly to protect them from rain.

For Registrations call Team WSR:

Deepak : 9819085757

Amit: 9819070304

Amod : 9619735268

Registration accepted only through phone call..

For Online Payment : townscript.com/e/wsrkaas

The orchids bloom here for a period of 3–4 weeks during this season. Kaas lake is on the south of the Kaas Plateau. It is just like a bowl carved out of the Sahyadri mountains. Koyna project is around 30 km towards the south of Kaas Lake

Medical Disclaimer:

Its Important to be fit before going for Treks or Rides .

It is Important to have a medical fitness check up done.

If suffering from any allergy or ailment,please bring prescribed medicines to prevent serious

health problem including heatstroke, sever headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia.

Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine,

diabetes etc should Take permission from their physicians before treks or rides .

Website: wanderingsoulriders.jimdo.com