Kas Plateau Reserved Forest

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Kas Plateau Reserved Forest, Protected plateau in Maharashtra, India

The Kas Plateau spans 10 square kilometers at an altitude of 1200 meters, containing over 850 flowering plant species across its volcanic rock foundation.

The Maharashtra government established the Kas Plateau as a reserved forest in 1913, leading to its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012.

Research scientists and botanists regularly gather at the plateau to document and study the numerous plant species that grow within this specialized ecosystem.

The optimal time to visit the plateau occurs between August and September when wildflowers bloom and butterflies emerge in large numbers.

The plateau contains 624 plant species listed in the Red Data Book, with 39 varieties found exclusively within this specific geographic location.

Location: Maharashtra

Inception: 1913

Part of: Western Ghats

GPS coordinates: 17.70000,73.83300

Latest update: April 17, 2025 01:55

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