Rafting in Kolad

Trip introduction

This Kolad river rafting trip is the perfect adventure for those looking for an escape from the city. You'll enjoy the green location of Kolad, with coconut trees, paddy fields, and mango orchards around, but the highlight is the rafting in Kolad. You'll be briefed about the basic rafting techniques you need to know, and then it's time to don your helmets and life jackets. After that, you'll be battling the Grade III to IV rapids, getting splashed, and trying to keep your raft afloat. It's a thrilling ride, and you'll end it with some fun body-surfing and jumping into the water in the peaceful sections of the river.

Note: You will not have any accommodation or meals on this trip, but you will have access to clean changing rooms and bathrooms.

Destination

The Kundalika river rises in the Western Ghats and flows through the small village of Kolad, creating a riverside paradise that is not too far from Mumbai and Pune. The river is peaceful and wide, but every morning of the year, the Bhira Dam gates open, releasing a flood of water. For about three hours, the river rages through, creating thrilling rapids for you to take on. You'll be rafting in Kolad past idyllic fields and tree-lined shores, with tropical flora and fauna all around. At the end of your Kundalika rafting trip, you'll have a chance to jump into the water for a swim!

Destination highlights

• Battle 13 kms of raging rapids on the Kundalika.
• Spend a day out at a campsite in the middle of nature.
• Jump off the raft and go for a swim.

Fine print

Rules on the trip

Guides/instructors will refuse your participation in the Kolad river rafting and adventure activities if you have consumed alcohol before or during the activity.

All guests are required to carry a valid government issued photo identity and address proof for check-in procedure.

Cancellation policy

The cancellation policy is as follows:

If cancellation is made 2 days or more before the departure date of the Kolad river rafting trip: 100% of the total trip cost is refunded, minus any transaction charges.

No refund will be made if cancellation is made 0-48 hrs prior to the departure date of the Kolad river rafting trip.

No show: No refund.

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

If a customer does not avail of an activity or service included in the price of this Kolad river rafting trip, the price will not change and cannot be refunded.

Check-in is at 08:30 hrs, and check-out is 11:30 hrs.

There are additional costs for starters, ice and glasses services, driver meals (no accommodation), DJ charges, and any extra meals apart from those mentioned in the inclusions.

Trip details

Pick up point
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Drop off point
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Mode of transport
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Start point

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End point
Rafting end point

Time of departure
08:30 AM

Time of return
06:00 PM

Activity Details

Grade of rapids
III-IV

Non-swimmers allowed
Yes

Estimated number of rapids
6

Average gradient

Estimated rafting time/day
2 hrs

Total rafting distance
13 kms

Weight limit
120 kgs

Rafting in Kolad

You'll need to plan your travel so that you get to the start point by 08:30 hrs. You'll attend a short briefing session, and then it's time to climb aboard the rafts. You'll have some time to practise your technique in the calm river section, before you set off to tackle the rapids. This thrilling adventure lasts for two hours. At the end, your guide takes you to a peaceful stretch so you can jump in the water and do some bodysurfing. After that, your Kundalika rafting trip ends.

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