The Kas darshan ‘day’ safari in Kas Plateau, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site in Maharashtra’s Satara district, has reopened for bookings after authorities locked it down in June.
The Kas Plateau Executive Committee, which is in charge of managing the plateau, voiced worry about revenue loss as a result of the delayed resumption of the day safari. Nonetheless, the return of the safari would enhance tourism in the region and give work possibilities for local kids.
This day safari normally takes visitors on a tour that highlights the splendour of the Kaas plateau and its environs.
Maruti Chikne, a member of the Kas Plateau Executive Committee, stated that this effort has employed roughly 20 adolescents from adjacent villages. Their responsibilities include controlling wildfires, maintaining artificial water holes, and conducting night patrols to successfully combat poaching.
Kas Plateau, Sajjangad Point, Mandapghal caves, Ghatai Devrai (sacred groves), Kumudini Lake, Vajrai waterfall, Vanjulwadi, Andhari Sahyadri Nagar windmills, Venna river, Ekiw falls, and Navra-Navri hill at Attadi village, according to Datta Kirdat, Deputy Head of the Kas Plateau Executive Committee.
The Kas Flower Festival blocks most places on the day safari for guests, and it runs from late August until mid-October. According to Kirdat, people can visit these natural attractions throughout the remainder of the year.
To preserve the biodiversity of the Kas Flower Plateau, settlements in the Kas Plateau area formed an executive council that works under the supervision of the Satara Forest Department.
The Kas Plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Maharashtra, is notable for its spectacular beauty and diverse wildlife. The plateau is known for its vivid Kas Flower festival and has a diverse tapestry of flora and fauna. The return of the Kas Darshan safari not only allows guests to discover its unique landscapes, which include waterfalls, caverns, and sacred groves, but it also helps to provide jobs for local children and wildlife conservation activities.