Kolad River Rafting

River Rafting Batches

AUGUST 2019 – 18th and 25th

SEPTEMBER 2019 – 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th

Itinerary

05.30 AM – Assemble at the meeting point in Dadar and start for the trip to Kolad. You will be given breakfast on the go before you reach Kolad. 

8.30 AM – Reach Kolad and get going to the starting point of the river rafting. The briefing session of the rafting is done where the details of the activity would be explained. 

9.00 AM – It is the time finally when the rafting begins. 

12.30 PM – Post 3 and a half hours, the rafting ends and the adventure also ends. 

1.30 PM – Post having over three adventure hours of rafting in the best place in India, this is the time to take a break and have your lunch. 

03.30 PM – After having lunch and enjoying some time in the vicinity, the trip goes back to Mumbai. 

07.30 PM – By this time, reach Dadar in Mumbai. 

Kolad River Rafting Details

• The Kolad white water rafting Kundalika river rapids from level 1 to level 4. 
• The entire Kolad river rafting distance is about 10 – 12 km. 
• The difficulty level of the Kolad white water river rafting is medium and depends on the levels. 
• Depending upon the speed of the Kundalika river, the entire time taken to complete the white water river rafting is of about 2 to 2 and a half hours. 
• Endurance level of Kolad river rafting is medium again. 
• Any kind of previous experience or swimming skills are not required for the Kolad river rafting. 
• The cost for the entire Kolad river rafting is Rs 2400. 

Things to Carry

• A bottle of water because you need it for sure. Also, it is always advised to take a bottle with you so that you can keep refilling it all the time. Mineral bottles require huge plastic waste that you would not want to do.
• Snacks like the energy bars and the protein bars which would give you instant energy. During the non-meal hours, you can eat these and get back on track with full energy.
• A rain cover because you cannot predict temperature. The climate is really unpredictable
• Always have caps, sunglasses, gloves, socks, and scarves ready for you because you will need them. 
• Do always carry any advised medicine if you are on.
• Personal ID card is very important so make sure to take it in your backpack. 
• Always carry an extra pair of clothing because you will surely need it. Also, a hand towel and a main towel because those are the necessities. 
• The things for hygiene like hand sanitizer, towel, liquid hand wash, and handkerchief should be with you all the time.
• Electoral or Glucon D powder for emergencies of dehydration, low sugar. low blood pressure, and weakness issues. 
• A waterproof pouch for gadgets. It is better to not take your very expensive gadgets with you during such trips but if you do, make sure to carry it inside the waterproof pouches and take care of it. 
• You will also need a torch for the time when there is dark. Also carry batteries for it too. 
• A backpack with only the essential items or all the above mentioned items. 

FAQs

1. How much is the distance of Kolad from Pune and Mumbai

From Pune – 110 km and it would take around 3 hours to reach

From Mumbai – 125 km and it would take around 3 hours to reach

2. Is transport included in this package? 

Yes

3. What is the mode of transport from the end point to the starting point? 

It can be done by either:

Rickshaws – would take around Rs 600

Personal drivers – would take around Rs 300

and even self driven cars can be taken

4. How much is the distance of the end point to the starting point?

The distance is around 20 km by road and it would take around 30 minutes. 

5. How much is the distance of the highway from the end point?

The distance is approx 5 km and it would take around 10 to 15 minutes. 

6. What are the grades of the river rafting rapids?

The grades of the Kolad river rafting are grade level 2 and 3. 

7. How safe is river rafting?

River rafting is a safe water sport filled with enough adventure to fill your soul. And to avoid any kind of risks and mishaps the required safety measures are always taken care of. 

8. How safe is Kolad river rafting?

Kolad river rafting is totally safe but there are chances that the grade level reaches to the level 3 where the river has strong currents. But, there is nothing to worry because the safety measures will be quality checked before you go in for rafting. You will also be trained before going for the final shot. The river rafting experts will be there throughout for the 3 hours to guide you for the entire rafting process. 

9. What kind of medical enclosures should be taken care of while river rafting?

• Any kind of medical issues that you are dealing with should be told to the guides. 
• Basic first aid would be given to the rafters in this rafting trip. 
• In case of any mishap during the adventure activity, the victim will be taken to the nearest hospital. 
• The medical expenses have to be borne by the victim himself. 
• People suffering from heart diseases, extreme motion sickness, and pregnant women are not allowed to go for rafting. 
• No physical fitness is required for the rafting adventure. 

10. How many people will be there in the raft?

Around 4 to 10 people will be there in the raft. 

11. Are there changing rooms available?

A basic setup would be there for the convenience. 

12. When is a good time to go for Kolad river rafting?

The river rafting in Kolad is popular throughout the year because it is a dam controlled activity in Kolad. Hence, the water levels remain the same. 

Activities in Kolad

• Camping
• Kolad river rafting
• Devkund waterfall trek
• Andharban waterfall trek