Karjat is a quaint little hill-town located in Raigad, Maharashtra between the folds of the lush Sahyadri hills. It is your answer to a perfect weekend getaway in the midst of nature. It is also the origin of the Ulhas River and is slowly gaining popularity for Karjat rafting.
The tributary of the Ulhas river - the Pej River flows throughout the year with water released by Tata Power Project. It offers glorious 5 km of churning whitewater rapids, attracting flocks of rafters coming to get a taste of Karjat river rafting.
Surrounded by forests all around, Karjat is also popular among nature and adventure lovers. It is home to many campsites and is the starting point of many treks.
Karjat river rafting
Frequent rapids in the Pej River offer a thrilling rafting experience that takes you through an impressive 12 levels of rapids - more than any river in Maharashtra. These rapids range from easy to moderate and then to stronger waves, teaching you important maneuvering skills. Your instructor will guide you through all the major rapids and lead you to safety. It is important to always listen to your instructor and follow his instructions. Once you're past the rapids, your guide will allow you to jump off the boat for a swim. You will also enjoy body surfing and experience a natural jacuzzi.
Woke up late and worried you might miss your morning rafting session? There’s no need to worry. In Karjat, you can choose to go rafting at any of the given 5 rafting time slots, as per your convenience. They are 08:00 hrs, 10:00 hrs, 12:00 hrs, 14:00 hrs and 16:00 hrs.
Karjat rafting packages
You can book a rafting trip in Karjat during the weekday or the weekend, according to your comfort. You can add a delicious lunch to your package, enjoy bonfires in the evening and even add a cottage stay with your rafting adventure.
If you want to avoid the crowd of the weekends, go ahead and book the weekday rafting package. They are also relatively cheaper than the weekend package. The weekend package; however, gives you the freedom of spending more time at leisure.
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Best time to go
River rafting packages in Karjat are available throughout the year, but the best time to go is during the monsoon. The region is lush and the rain transforms the river into a churning beast. During the summer, the river water provides a cool respite from the heat. The winter season is also a great time to go rafting as the mornings are misty, the day remains pleasant and the nights are cool.
River Rafting in Kolad Trip Summary
- State: Maharashtra
- Nearest city: Mumbai
- Total days: 1-2 days
- Grade: Easy
- Total trekking distance: 5 km
- Season: Monsoon
- Avg temperature:13 - 35 degrees Celsius.