Kolad River Rafting Packages

All about river rafting in Kolad

Kolad is a beautiful tourist spot, situated in Maharashtra, at a distance of 117 kms from Mumbai. This village serves as a weekend getaway to many. People visit this spot to break the monotony of their mundane lives. Kolad has earned its name for the adventurous water based activities. It is a peaceful holiday destination, people consider, especially during the monsoons. As mentioned earlier, Kolad is mainly famous for its adventurous water activities, when we think of white water rafting, the first place that comes to our mind is the Kundalika River. The water is squeaky clean and the soil here is very fertile. It is ideal for its fast flowing nature, making it even more thrilling and exciting for the adrenaline junkies. It has its own personality that stands out. The view of the mountains and the greenery is divine. It leaves a long lasting impression on your mind, makes you forget all your woes. The beautiful surroundings make your rafting experience even more memorable. The rafting duration is 2 hours, which in the Kundalika River costs you approximately Rs. 800 on weekdays and Rs. 1200 on weekends. The rates may vary a tad bit. The grade levels you will be facing here are Grade 2 and Grade 3. Grade 2 helps you gain the momentum while as you approach Grade 3, you get ready to face the raging white water, and therefore the adventure begins right here. Adopting a good technique would help you not tumble. Try to keep the synchronization at par. You will be covering a distance of 12-13 kms. It is important to pay minute attention to what the instructors say. Wearing proper attire is a must. You must avoid wearing sleepers, sarees or anything that might cause hindrance while rafting. Each raft has a rafting guide, who will keep giving you instructions, which are to be taken seriously. In case of unforeseen events, do not panic. Rafting, in Kolad is carried out in a very professional way and your safety is their topmost priority and it will not be compromised under any circumstance.

Best Time to Visit Kolad for River Rafting

The climate in Kolad remains pleasant throughout the making it a tourist destination, suitable to be visited at any point of time during the year. Let us look at it in detail:

• Summer Season (March-May): White water rafting usually takes place in the morning between 8am- 11am. Therefore, even though, it remains a little hot during the day, there is not much impact on the water based activities and can be enjoyed fully without much discomfort.
• Winter (November-February): Tourists visit this place even during winters for that pleasant feel on their skin due to the fine weather. Rafting and other adventure sports are carried out in a similar way At nights, when it gets chilly, a bonfire sounds like a good plan.
• Monsoon(June-October): During this time, the currents are a lot stronger than usual, making it the best time for white water rafting. You can satisfy your thirst for adventure and also enjoy heavy rains, all at the same time, during this season.