Have you tried whitewater rafting on Kundalika dam in Kolad?

Kolad
State: Maharashtra
Interested in experiencing moments of pure thrill, times of absolute serenity, a feeling of togetherness among the group, and a deep connection with nature–all of which combine to create a truly life-changing experience? Then head to Kolad, which is about 120km from Mumbai or Pune. A 2-3 hour road journey from Mumbai or Pune makes Kolad a great option for family whitewater rafting adventures that is in the vicinity of the two cities. It remains a serene place comfortably away from human inhabitations; Kolad offers a good rafting experience for beginners. In fact, it is the only whitewater rafting facility in India that remains open all through the year.

The Kundalika dam water has good rapids and has a smooth flow of water, making it an ideal spot for rafting. It is almost 10-12km long stretch out of which 60 per cent is still water. During the winters, the water from the dam is released once during the day at 9am and that’s the time the river rafting starts under the supervision of trained rafters. Ideally, it’s suggested to reach before 8.30am to avoid missing the chance. The rafting boat accommodates up to 7-9 individuals at one go.

The river offers amazing vistas and the entire place is quite quaint. The area is rich in flora and fauna and has extensive collection of medicinal plants, among which some are even listed as endangered, along the Western Ghats. It truly remains a botanist’s or nature-lover’s delight.

Travel tips:
Whitewater rafting is undertaken on water released from Kundalika dam and hence timing is quite important.

Safety is always first, listen carefully to instructors.

It is advisable to carry a separate set of clothes to change later.

The area hasweak mobile network.

Avoid carrying a camera or a mobile phone while embarking on whitewater rafting.

No discounts are offered for online booking of packages. However, if one directly approaches agents at Kolad, they are open to bargaining.