Satara district is a very beautiful, scenic and undiscovered place of tourism near Pune. Satara is covered by beautiful natural scenes, dense forests which consists of various flora and Fauna, mountains, rivers and dams. This place comes to life during the rainy season and becomes a visual treat for nature lovers. Satara is also one of the oldest cities in Maharashtra near Pune.

At about approximately 23 kms from Satara city, one can visit the very beautiful and scenic Kaas Plateau. The Plateau is splendid and awesome places to visit where one can enjoy oneself in rains amidst the mystical clouds that feather touch you. You can walk along this long Plateau with your friends and loved ones and enjoy the marvels of the nature. The natural green carpet all around this place lifts ones mood to other world. Every single droplet makes you feel rejuvenated and you can breathe the fresh and refreshing air which lightens your senses. As you go along the Plateau you reach the Kaas Lake. Kaas Lake is a man-made lake and is the main drinking source to the city. The lake is surrounded by lush green trees. During the rainy season Lake becomes a visual treat as the clouds settle on the water giving you the heaven like experience.

Kaas Plateau and Lake are full in blossom after the rainy season in the month of August and September. Varied varieties of flowers with all different colors are in full bloom. This is the indeed the best time for the enthusiastic photographers to grab their cameras and head start out to Kaas. One can capture different flowers here which are indeed incredible to watch, as such this is aptly titled as "Valley of Flowers" .

Kaas Plateau and Lake is situated at about 23 kms from Satara and about 133 kms from Pune. .