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Kaas Lake

This beautiful lake lies 26 kilometres west of Satara on the enroute Bamboli. The road leading to the lake is a treat for nature-lovers, especially after the rains in September.

Everything is a lush green and wears a fresh new look. Visible to the left is the Sajjangad fort while to the right is the Kanher Dam. The road suddenly curves around the mountain and you come to a plateau where, encircled by dense trees, is the Kaas Lake. To one side you will notice a range of flat-topped mountains, similar to Panchagani's tabletop. Several boulders can be seen on the side of the road, upon which black-faced monkeys sit watching you.

A road leads around the lake into the Kaas village. The Kasaidevi temple is just outside this village. From here you will get an excellent view of the lake and the green-coloured guest house on its banks. A kuccha road from the village takes you to this guest house. This lake is 3,500 feet from mean sea level and in the monsoon it plays host to the huge black clouds. The red mud, cool climate and lush greenery is conducive to a wonderful holiday.

Fact File

Location: West of Satara

Nearby Villages : Kaas

Distance from major cities:
Mumbai - 296 km
Pune - 136 km
Satara - 24 km

Latitude: 17°71'90"N
Longitude: 73°80'93"E

Best time to visit: Throughout the year. Best during post monsoon (September)

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topAttractions

The lake -
Kaas is a beautifully crafted lake, adroitly set amidst the Sahyadri mountains. If you are here in monsoon you can have a walk in the clouds which decend pretty low. It is the place for people who want to simply relax. There is a lot of romance in nothingness.
Kasai Devi Shrine -
It is situated in the Kaas village and is the prime deity of the villagers.
Plethora of Flowers -
If you are here post monsoon i.e. late september you might be lucky enough to enjoy a beautiful phenomenon of nature. Once the coulds have emptied themselves by showering over Kaas, this place turns to a wonderland of rare and beautiful flowers. It is this time when one can see the rarest of the flowers, similar to the famous valley of flowers in Himalayas. It is hence called the Valley of Flowers of Maharashtra. But this phenomenon lasts only for a fortnight or so and hence one needs to plan well.

topReaching there

By Air -
Pune is the nearest airport 136 km away.
By Rail -
Satara Road is the nearest railhead 36 km away.
By Road -
Regular buses ply between Satara and Kaas lake.

topAccommodation

PWD Guest house available right beside the lake.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 11 September 2007 )

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