Kaas Pathar Tour - Sajjangad Vajrai Thoseghar | 1 Night - 2 Days

Kaas Pathar Tour | Sajjangad Fort | Vajrai Waterfall | Thoseghar Waterfall  

Previous Batch Photo Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/swykCJzRkDXaY3X76
For Latest Pictures of Kaas Pathar (click here)

Watch Video of our previous batches here:
Kaas Plateau Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPsbx5pKR2w

Charges for Kaas Pathar Tour:  (1 Night 2 Days)

• Without Pickup: ₹2899 
  (Participants need to reach the base village using own vehicle)
• AC Bus Pickup: ₹ 4999 
  (Pickup and drop from Mumbai will be provided in AC Bus)

Charges for Kaas Pathar Tour:  (1 Day Tour)

• With AC Bus Pickup & Drop From Mumbai: ₹ 2000 
  (Pickup and drop from Borivali, Goregaon, Andheri, Bandra, Sion, Vashi, Kharghar and Panvel will be provided)

Click here for details of 1 Day Kaas Tour

⚠️  Eligibility condition 

1. If you wish to apply for being part of our group, you need to "Read" and "Understand" the details such as About-us, Important Note section, FAQ's etc... and be "Aware".
2. Each participant needs to be mentally fit to participate. Do not book this event if the details mentioned on this page are not agreeable to you. Mischief Treks does not accept ignorant people.
3. If you are from Delhi, or social media influencer, or Celebrity, or you have short attention span, kindly avoid joining our group. 

NOTE: The above date and time is with reference to the group tour starting from Borivali in Mumbai.

• Identity proof.
• Water (minimum 1 Ltrs) Compulsory.
• Cap, sunglasses, scarf, extra clothes, and toiletries.
• Please wear full clothes.
• A haversack to put all your things. Your hands need to be free.
• Medicines (if you need any), Glucon D / Electrol / Enerzyl Powder (We will have a basic first aid kit with us).
• Keep your phone fully charged.
• Mosquito repellent
• Some ready-to-eat food like biscuits, plum cake, etc to keep your tummy happy.
• Sense of respect for local culture and people.
• And the most important thing, carry a lot of enthusiasm and team spirit.

• You should not carry:

• Trolley Bag/Suitcase
• Jewelry or unnecessary expensive items 
• Cribbing or Grumpy Attitude.

Please do not apply to join our group if the terms and details mentioned on this page are not agreeable to you.

Fitness:
Please make sure you are Physically Fit to complete the event and BEFORE Booking you have gone through all the details, FAQ, Points to note, About Us, and Disclaimer.

Food: 
The food during the event is basic food provided by local villagers. In past several years people have loved this food. But since lockdown got over, the expectations of people have become unreal and food is still that same authentic Satara region food. If you are choosy, cranky and grumpy about food, please avoid joining this event.

Transport: 
Transport from Mumbai is generally provided by bus. The bus capacity varies with reference to participant count. 17 seater, 20 Seater, 26 seater etc .. the bus model would be Force Motors AC Tempo Traveler with pushback seats. Mischief treks does not own busses and the busses are hired just like people hire Ola/Uber/Auto/Taxi. Any issues regarding the transport vehicles need to be addressed to concerned transport service provider. Pickup-and-Drop for the event is arranged only as "help"  towards common means to travel together, Mischief Treks does not provide transport services or takes any liability regarding the same. The bus is a AC Seater bus and not a sleeper coach. Choice of seat is not available as this is a Group and not a Transport Company operated bus. Currently in India no group tour based even organiser is providing seat choice. Seats are occupied by the participants on first-come-first-serve basis. 

Stay : 
The stay during the tour will be at a camping location near the river. The tents are on twin sharing basis and washroom facility is available at the campsite. click here for Kaas tour photo album

Changing Room:

• The changing room facility which is provided on Day 01 before proceeding to kaas during the Kaas tour is not included in the event cost. It is an additional help provided by the locals to help participants freshen up or change clothes.
• If you would like a private room for changing, you can book (depending on availability) by paying 2500 via Gpay after completing booking process.
• The common room will be shared exclusively among Mischief Treks participants which will be used to freshen up.
• There are common washrooms available in the hotel. 

Washroom:

At the breakfast point, we will have a basic washroom available. Around 1-2 am we will stop for a washroom break of 20 min on the highway. Next washroom break will be at Breakfast point around 6am for one hour. Next washroom is available at Kaas Plateau gate arranged by forest department. Later , around 1-2 pm we will halt at a hotel in Kaas Region. Then at night at the campsite washrooms are available too. The washrooms are public washrooms and not owned by Mischief Treks. Please be aware of the fact that these tribal (Adivasi) / forest regions washrooms do not have hotel /resort standards. We sincerely depend on your understanding of what one needs to expect in terms of the public washroom of a village. Hence we might not be able to provide you with the hygiene you get in your houses and offices.

About us: 
Don't forget to check the About-Us page

Punctuality: 
In any adventure or sport event punctuality and discipline is utmost important. If you are late in catching the train/bus/cab, you will miss-out the pickup and will be considered dropout. If you are travelling in your vehicle, you may miss joining the group you are late. This is a group event and will not be personalized as per your timing.

Discounts:  
To be honest, Discounts and coupon codes are just a marketing trick to fool people. No one offers something below the pre-decided rate slab. The charges on website haven't yet been adjusted (inflated) to provide for discounts. Mentioned amount is the lowest actual charges and hence discounts are currently not possible. Each organizer charges a certain amount based on his understanding  regarding 'Worth' of his own event.

Batch Size: 
We Do-Not conduct event with 100-150 people in the group. Our batch size is limited and we prefer to have a Non-Crowded group for safety reasons.

KYC Form: 
Once you have paid for the event you will receive a KYC form on WhatsApp as soon as your payment is verified by system. You need to submit this form within 3 hours of receiving the form. If you have booked for your friends too, you need to ask each of your friend to get this done. If you are booking just 1 day prior to event, the form needs to be submitted immediately to avoid any inconvenience (Refer FAQ section below) 

How to Reach Kaas Plateau - Kas Pathar:

• By Car: Driving from Mumbai to Kaas Plateau is approximately 280 kilometers and takes around 5 to 6 hours via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and NH48. The drive is scenic, passing through Pune and Satara before reaching the plateau.
• By Bus: You can take a state transport or private Bus from Mumbai to Satara, which is about 25 kilometers from Kaas Plateau. From Satara, you can hire a taxi to reach the plateau.
• By Train: The nearest railway station is Satara, which is well connected by trains from Mumbai. Once you reach Satara, you can hire a taxi to reach Kaas Plateau, about 25 kilometers away.
• Best option: Experts recommend that the best way to reach is to opt for Mumbai to Kaas via Bus Travel option provided by Mischief Treks.

Q: When is Kaas Plateau open for visitors?

Ans. Blooming season has already started. Kaas Pathar also known as Kaas plateau is open for visitors from 08:00 am to 06:00 pm. The season for 2024 has ended, the next blooming season starts from September 20, 2025 and the season ends around October 19, 2025. Entry charges are Rupees 150.00 per person.

Daily time-slots for Visitors:

• Slot 1: 07:00-11:00 Hrs
• Slot 2: 11:00-15:00 Hrs
• Slot 3: 15:00-18:00 Hrs

Per slot only 1000 visitors will be allowed to enter the plateau. Online booking is compulsory and can be done on Mischief Treks website.

Q: Can we leave our luggage in the bus during Kaas Tour?

Ans. Yes, During Kaas Tour you can keep the extra luggage in the bus while you take a stroll to witness flowers at the plateau.

Q: How far do we have to walk from the parking to see the Flowers at Kaas?

Ans. Well, get ready for a short stroll. To spot those mesmerizing flowers, we usually walk a distance which can be covered in approximately 5-15 minutes brisk walking radius (approximately 50 meters to 600 meters). It's a pleasant walk that leads us to the magical meadow. You may choose to walk to as much as you want, or as less as you wish to. The team will be visiting multiple gates at kaas for which you will have to walk a bit more. You may choose to skip the gates and spend time at one spot only. Going for multiple gate sightseeing might increase the walk, to reach Kumudini Lake from gate 2 you will have to walk 1.7 km one side.

Q: Do we have to climb or trek uphill to spot the Flowers?

Ans. No worries, my friend! There's no need for rock climbing or uphill treks to witness the flowers at Kaas. The walk through the forest/Normal road is mostly on level ground, allowing you to experience in the beauty without breaking a sweat.

Q: Is there Bathing facility available at the breakfast point??

Ans. No, Bathing Facility is not available at the breakfast point or the lunch point. 

Q: Will there be washrooms during the Kaas Tour?

Ans. At the breakfast point, we will have a basic washroom available. Around 1-2 am we will stop for a washroom break of 20 min on the highway. Next washroom break will be at Breakfast point around 6am for one hour. Next washroom is available at Kaas Plateau gate arranged by forest department. Later , around 1-2 pm we will halt at a hotel in Kaas Region. The washrooms are public washrooms and not owned by Mischief Treks. Please be aware of the fact that these tribal (Adivasi) / forest regions washrooms do not have hotel /resort standards. We sincerely depend on your understanding of what one needs to expect in terms of the public washroom of a village. Hence we might not be able to provide you with the hygiene you get in your houses and offices.

Q. Is Kaas Plateau Tour safe for solo participants? 

Ans. Yes Kaas Plateau Tour is safe and comfortable. Mostly 40% of the participants come solo and blend in with the trek leaders and the rest of the group.  

Q. Is Kaas Plateau Tour safe for girls? 

Ans. Mischief Treks has a track record of making our tours, trekking and camping events extremely safe for girls. Normally 60% to 75% of our participants are females. Apart from standard risks of any adventure activity, Mischief Treks events are safe for girls, women, kids and especially Men.

Q: What are the kids' charges for Kaas Plateau Tour?

Ans. The Charges for kids depend on multiple factors, Would the kid require a separate seat while traveling on the bus,If yes the charges would be Rs.4500 -OR- Will the parent carry the kid on his/her lap during the bus Journey throughout the night? In this case the charges would be 2500. These Charges need to be paid on Gpay after the parents have booked their tickets. 

Q. Can we pay in cash or installment for Kaas Plateau Tour?

Ans. Sorry we do not accept cash payments. Online booking is compulsory and has to be done well in advance on the official website of Mischief Treks | Mumbai. 

Q. What is the last date of booking the Kaas Plateau Tour?

Ans. Bookings close once tickets are sold out. Ideally you need to book at least 3-4 days in advance. Online booking for Kaas Plateau needs to be done on www.mischieftreks.com

Q. If I have opted for "with transport", which vehicle will be provided?

Ans. Transport from Mumbai is generally provided by bus. The bus capacity varies with reference to participant count. 17 seater, 20 Seater, 26 seater etc  , if the participant count is low we may opt for Qualis/Sumo/ Tavera for transport   

Q. Are there any Special reservations in the bus for senior citizen seats?

Ans. Yes, we try to reserve the first 2 rows for senior citizens to ensure they get to travel with comfort considering their age. Any other family members who are not senior citizens wont be able to sit with them on the seats reserved for senior citizens only. If you wish to sit with your family members who are not above 60, you can occupy non reserved seats

Q. Is AC Sleeper Bus available for Kaas Pathar (plateau)?

Ans. Currently the Sleeper-Bus service from any city in Maharashtra to Kaas Pathar is not available. As of 2024, AC and Non-AC seater busses are available to travel till Kaas. Plans are being considered by Maharashtra government to start sleeper-bus service from Mumbai to Kaas Pathar somewhere in the year 2028.

Q. What is provided in meals at Kaas?

Ans. Breakfast generally consists of Poha and tea. Lunch will consist of Roti, seasonal Vg, Dal, Rice, Papad and pickle. The food is prepared by local villagers of Kaas and has amazing local taste for each food item. Thousands of people have expressed their love for this basic local food. But, If you have special taste buds inclined towards restaurant or chef prepared food, please avoid joining this event conducted by Mischief Treks.

Q. How many people will be coming for Kaas Plateau Tour?

Ans. Depends on the number of people booking the event. Generally, the batch size is approximately 30-40 participants. It is a Public place and we have no access to data on other organizers' bookings hence we cannot comment on the exact number of people planning to visit this place on a given date.

Q. Will we be returning at exact time mentioned in the itinerary?

Ans. The Itinerary is for reference purpose only, it is based on average time taken during our previous events. Actual timeline for a particular date depends on Weather conditions, Traffic Conditions, Participants speed and endurance.

Q. Can kids participate in Kaas Plateau Tour?

Ans. Age does not matter, Fitness and adaptation is extremely Important. This event is suitable for kids who like nature and would like to explore. If you are planning to join in with a kid , I recommend you to go through this Check this Blog: https://www.mischieftreks.com/can-kids-trek-in-maharashtra

Q. How do we get in touch after reaching meeting point? 

Ans. We will be creating a WhatsApp group for coordination where you will be provided all the necessary information regarding contact person, exact point to meet etc.

Q: What details will be shared in the WhatsApp group?

Ans. Only the Final Coordination Details like, GPS Location of the Pickup point, contact details about the event leader, Live Location of the bus once the event leader reaches the 1st pickup point, and then the final important thing Coordination for Bus pickup will be done/shared in the WhatsApp group. All the other details are already available on the event details page.

Q. Can someone read out all details for me on phone?

Ans. All the details are mentioned on this page itself, once you scroll up you will all info on your screen. Sorry we do not verbally provide details on phone as it usually creates  lot of misunderstanding and miscommunication. Also, its extremely important to read and understand all the details before you book the event so that you have absolute clarity. If  something mentioned on this page is  confusing , you can get clarity on chat by clicking on chat with us button on top. To discuss things that are not mentioned on this website we can arrange a callback from one of our trek leaders.

Q. What if there are less flowers or no flowers, will we get a refund? - OR -  will we have to pay extra if there are much more flowers than expected??

Ans. Any event including Kaas Tour that is based on natural occurrence or natural phenomenon eg. Snowing, Raining, Flower blooming, Cloud formation etc.. is not in our control. You need to book such events only if you are willing to take that chance. Natural phenomenon cannot be assured from our end, nor is part of inclusions of the charges.  The flowers in Kaas can be completely destroyed if it rains heavily or if its too hot, sunny and dry. Weather conditions can change overnight and this can result in early blooming or late blooming of flowers.

Q. I have booked/paid for the event, is my booking confirmed for the event? 

Ans. No !, your booking can become invalid if you do not submit the "Most Important Details" required for emergency situations. For any Trek/Adventure event the organizers need to have your details at least 24 hours prior to the event. We do not allow anyone to the campsite until we have complete and authentic details of the person. This info is crucial in case of an emergency and is a mandatory KYC parameter. The link for the "personal details form" will be sent on WhatsApp immediately after you complete the booking instructions mentioned on the website. Submitting incomplete/incorrect/fake details in the form will make your booking invalid and no refund will be provided in such case. 

Q. Why is submitting emergency contact details and KYC information mandatory?

Ans. Its a standard protocol and also a guideline by Govt of India. We are accountable for every "Human-Body" present at our campsite or trek is our responsibility and in case of any unfortunate event we will be asked by authorities to provide all relevant information about you. In order to comply with the authorities we have to take authentic information from you. Fake/Incomplete information or non-submission of the details will make your ticket (paid amount) invalid and no refund will be provided in such case. You will not be allowed to participate in the event. 

Q: Can I board the bus even if I have not paid for the pickup and drop option?

Ans. No, you cannot use the bus if you have not paid for it. If you like to board the bus from any pickup point during the entire tour, you need to select the pickup/drop option. If you are not entering the bus anywhere throughout the event, and you will be using your own vehicle to travel, you need to select the without pickup option. 

Q. Does the cancellation policy/rescheduling policy apply to me if I book on event day or last day?

Ans:  Yes, the policy is applicable irrespective of the booking date. The cancellation / reschedule policy is applicable to everyone with immediate effect from the date and time of booking. The refunds/rescheduling requests will be processed based on the date and time of cancellation/reschedule request sent to us and the date and time of booking the event are irrelevant. 

Q. What is the basis of cancellation/reschedule policy in case of medical or personal emergency of participant or organizing team?

Ans:  The cancellation policy is based on fairness towards the participant and the organizing team. In case of medical/personal emergency, the loss arising out of cancellation/reschedule will be borne by the respective person. i.e. if the organizing team faces an emergency situation and the event gets canceled, the participant will not have to suffer financial loss. Similarly, if the participant faces an emergency situation, the organizing team will not have to suffer financial loss. The cancellation policy is designed with a completely unbiased approach towards the participant and organizing team and is aimed at fairness towards both.

Q. What if there is an issue with transport,  i.e. the bus breaks down, AC is not working, tyre gets punctured? will we get a refund?

 Ans. Mischief Treks as a team conducts treks only. All the support functions like transport, food etc are sourced from various other vendors to help the participants have it streamlined. Equipment failure can happen any time with any piece of machinery and we can try to get a replacement/repair from the vendor. This may consume time and the trek leader may decide to continue the trek as deemed fit to get the event completed. We as well as the participants have to bare with it. There are no refunds possible in such case. The Trek leader's decision to terminate the trek or continue the trek with available resources will be final and binding. 

Q. We are coming by our own vehicle for the event, where should we reach for Kaas Plateau Tour?

Ans. You need to reach the Meeting point at scheduled meeting time. This is where we will be meeting, from here you can follow our vehicles. You will be given exact coordinates after you finish booking formalities. We will be creating a WhatsApp group for coordination, you will be provided all relevant details in the group. Please do not be late, we cannot keep other participants waiting. If you are not able to reach on time you will be considered a Drop-Out and no refund will be provided in such case. 

Q. What if my application to join is disapproved due to my behavior?

Ans. Its important to understand, if you are expelled or if you try to force yourself on us, your application will be rejected based on your unacceptable behavior. If you lie to us about qualifying the eligibility condition mentioned on this page , you will be expelled from our group. Any time during the enquiry phase or after registering or during the event your behavior is considered unacceptable, you will be expelled from the group and No refunds are provided in such case of expulsion or disapproval of joining.

Q: Are pets allowed in Kaas Plateau Tour?

Ans. We don't mind, but the stray dogs cause trouble for all other participants when they sense presence of any outsider animal in their territory. If this happens we will have to ask the pet to be taken away from location. Hence we highly recommend not bringing any pets into any forest region.

Q: Will we have to pay extra for entry fees at the Kaas Tour?

Ans. We will be getting the booking done from our end and no extra fees needs to be paid at the Kaas event for entry in Kaas Plateau. 

Q: How do I go to Kaas Plateau?

Ans. For entering Kaas you'll require pass, these passes are available online in limited numbers, you'll have to do online registration for this. Incase you join us we'll be taking care of this part and getting your registration done on time. 

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Update as on October 20, 2024 

As per latest update, Kaas has Full-bloom now the batch on October 12, 2024 got to see millions of Flowers at Kaas Pathar (plateau). The entire landscape is filled with flowers creating a spectacular view. The flowering season for the year 2024 has ended. Next season will begin during the Month of September 2025. 

Beware! Low-Cost travel groups often have large batch-size, this results in unsafe over-crowded tour experience which is not at all worth. Mischief Treks is renowned for conducting tours with a limited number of participants in each batch, this helps having a much better experience. 

• 90% will be refunded if canceled 15 days (360+ hrs) in advance.
• 75% will be refunded if canceled 10 days (240+ hrs) in advance.
• 50% will be refunded if canceled 05 days (120+ hrs) in advance.
• 0% refund if canceled in less than 05 days (120 hours) of the event date and time.
• 0% refund if the participant drops out, misses bus pickup, or does not reach the meeting point on the scheduled date and time. 
• Rescheduling can be done free of cost if the rescheduling request is sent to us 120 hours prior to event date and time. 

Rescheduling 

• Rescheduling can be done free of cost if the rescheduling request is sent to us 120 hours prior to event date and time.
• If the request is sent in less than 120hrs, 50 percent of event charges need to be paid for cancelling the current booking, and then rescheduling it to a batch available on future date.

Refunds

• Refunds will be calculated and processed on basis of the slabs mentioned above. 
• Refund amount will be transferred 24 hours after event date and time. 
• Refund Credit will be received at your end depending on your mode of payment. Credit card refunds take 5-15 days to reflect on your statement. UPI refunds are generally credited to your account within 2-3 hours by your bank. 

If the event itself gets canceled, you will be given the option to switch to any other event or any other date, Or you can opt for a 100% refund. If you need to reschedule your booking to any other available date, it can be done free of cost if the rescheduling request is sent 120 hours prior to the trek. From 0hrs - 120 hours prior to the trek date and time free rescheduling is not permitted. It will be counted as cancellation done in less than 120hours of the event date and time. It's a humble request, please do not give medical reasons, crib, argue or try to blackmail us if you drop out or cancel/reschedule the trek in the last 5 days.
Policy Logic and Reason: The basis of the cancelation policy is to protect the participant and the organizers from undue financial losses arising out of unforeseen situations. If the event gets canceled due to the medical/personal emergency of the organising team member, the participants will not have to suffer financial loss. Similarly, if there is a medical/personal emergency at the participant's end, the organizing team will not have to suffer financial loss.