KAS PATHAR कास पठार - OCTOBER 2025 - see rare and endangered flowers скачать в хорошем качестве

KAS PATHAR कास पठार - OCTOBER 2025 - see rare and endangered flowers

Kaas Plateau (कास पठार) or Kas Pathar is located around 25 kilometers from Satara city, in western Maharashtra. It is part of the mighty Sahyadri Hills, better known as the Western Ghats. This UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site lies at over 1,200 meters above sea level and spans nearly 10 square kilometres. If you wish to witness Kaas Pathar in bloom, plan your visit between late August and early October. Wear light shoes, carry water, and most importantly – take only memories, leave only footprints without plucking any flowers or damaging the plants. Entry is regulated. You need an online permit, and visits are time-slotted to protect the plateau. Entry fee is Rs 150. Three slots in a day are available where only 1000 people are allowed entry per slot. Children below 12 years of age get free entry. There is no charge for vehicle parking. There is no discounted ticket on Saturday and Sunday. There are 4 gates in the Kas Pathar area. From the gates, there are pick up vans that pick-up and drop you at the flowering spots. The name 'Kaas' comes from the Kaass tree, whose leaves turn red in autumn. But it's not the trees that draw people here... it's the ground that blossoms like a living canvas. For students the discounted ticket costs Rs 40 but only on week days. The plateau is made of laterite rock—porous, iron-rich, and ancient. During the rains, it soaks water like a sponge. This unique geology prevents deep-rooted trees from growing, allowing only certain plants to thrive. From late August to early October, Kaas undergoes a transformation. Monsoon rains prepare the soil, and as the clouds begin to retreat… a silent miracle begins. Over 850 species of flowering plants bloom here. Many are endemic. Some bloom only once in 7 or 8 years, like the purple Karvi. Others, like the Utricularia, are carnivorous—tiny hunters in disguise. Every week, the colors shift— one week its yellow, next week it is pink, then lavender, white, blue and so on. No two visits are ever the same. So your repeated visit after a gap of few weeks can give you a new experience. Over 130 species of butterflies have been recorded here. Tiny frogs, insects, lizards, and birds create a vibrant ecological web. Many depend exclusively on these plants for food or reproduction. Some interactions are barely visible to the human eye—but essential for the survival of the ecosystem. These seasonal wetlands are not only beautiful but essential—they recharge groundwater, feed nearby rivers, and support villages in the valley below. It reminds us that even the smallest flowers, growing in the toughest soil, carry the wisdom of survival, silence, and symphony. #CURIOUS TRAVELER #curioustraveler #kaspathar #kasplateau #valleyofflowers #satara #rareflowers #endangeredflowers