Yellow-footed Green Pigeon – State Bird of Maharashtra – This photo was taken at Parvati Hill in Pune (Maharashtra).
Yellow-footed Green Pigeon – State Bird of Maharashtra
The Indian Giant Squirrel – State Animal of Maharashtra
The Indian Giant Squirrel – State Animal of Maharashtra – This photo was taken at Parvati Hill in Pune (Maharashtra).
Mango – State Tree of Maharashtra
Mango – State Tree of Maharashtra – This photo was taken at Parvati Hill in Pune (Maharashtra).
Map: Maratha Empire in 1795
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Shaniwar Wada Fort – The Residence of the Peshwas
Shaniwar Wada Fort Entry Fee:
Rs. 5 for Indian Citizen
Rs. 100 for Foreign Nationals
Free Admission for Visitors Below 15 Years
Video Filming Charges Rs. 25 (Only Exterior)
Family Tree of Peshwas
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History of Shaniwar Wada Fort – Built in 1732 AD
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Who invented (since 1846) Dharwad Peda?
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A Day Trip to Kaas Plateau from Mumbai (to and fro)
We hired a car driver for a day, costing Rs. 1,000 plus food. We started our journey from Mumbai at 4:45 am. After 45 km of driving at 5:35 am, we reached the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. After crossing the Khalapur toll tax, we stop at Hotel Neeta International for breakfast. We had 3 idlis, 3 vadas, plus 3 teas. Cost Rs. 285 paid. We restarted our journey after breakfast. After another 62 km of driving, the Mumbai-Pune expressway ends. The time was 7:20 am. At 8:50 am, we again stopped for a cup of tea at Pargaon. Tea Rs. 15 and Bhajiya Rs. 15. We paid Rs. 60 for three people. After another 46 km and a total of 267 km by now, we reached the right turn for Satara City. We took a right turn that goes to Kaas via Satara City. After 21 km more driving, we reached Kaas Plateau at 11:20 am.
Kaas Plateau from Mumbai Distance is 295 Km approx.
The total journey hours to Kaas Plateau from Mumbai is 6 hours 30 minutes approx.
The entry fee per person at Kaas Plateau is Rs. 10/-.
Four-wheel parking cost – Rs. 40,
Digital Camera charges Rs. 100/-.
Total Rs. 180 we paid.
We spent about 2 hours at Kaas Plateau with guide Shyam Rao Kadam. He charged us Rs. 100 per hour. He showed us many varieties of flowers such as Balsam, Abolima, Nilima, Topli Karvi, Brochera, Brahmini, Raan Halak, Toothbrush Orchid, Deep Kandi, Iltukoloria, Chandni Gend, Karnphool, Big Sunki, Kandil Pushp, Hathi Sund, Karwand, Jambul, Dupli Karvi, Dagdi Phool, Mickey Mouse, Tutari, Chendu Gend, Jambli Manziri, and many more…
After spending about 2 hours at the Kaas plateau, we were hungry. While returning, we stop at Hotel Blue Valley near the Kaas plateau for lunch. Two of us had non-veg. thali (Rs. 180) and one veg. thali (Rs. 140). The quality of lunch was too good.
After another 295 km of driving, we reached Mumbai at 9:15 pm.
The total toll tax we paid to and fro approx. Rs. 665.
Though flowers at Kaas Plateau can be seen from August till October but the best time to visit Kaas Plateau as per the guide, is September and October.
Kaas Plateau is in 550 hectares land. In the year 2012, it is declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. There are about 130 varieties of flowers. The altitude is 1213 meters.
A must-visit plateau at least once.