Adventure Tours
Rafting in Kundalika
Highlights
River Rafting on Kundalika started a few years ago and now a year round activity (Only rafting facility in India to be operational all round the year). River Rafting at Kundalikariver in Kolad, is about 2 hrs drive from Pune and Mumbai. White Water Rafting in Kundalika Kolad is controlled by the release of the Dam on the Kundalika River and offers Grade II and Grade III rapids (Higher the Grade, higher the level of difficulty).About the Rafting Programme
- Distance: 10 km on the water.
- Rapids: 10 ranging from Grade 2 to Grade 3.
- Duration: Approx. 1 hr and 45 minutes (depends on the flow of water).
- Reporting Time: 0830 hours. Start of Rafting is dependent on release of water from the Dam.
- Rafting Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
- Client Requirements: minimum 14 years of Age with reasonable level of fitness.
Note
- Minimum age for participant : 13 Yrs.
- Heart patients, diabetes and blood pressure patient, kindly consult your doctor before participating in any adventure sports.
- Rafting schedule depends solely on water release by the Dam (Govt.) authorities. Water level then rises making Rafting possible. The time of water release is generally at 0815 hrs. There could be a delay in release of water, in which case your Rafting session is delayed.
- There have been rare cases when the Govt. officials have not released water (typically 5 such instances in 365 days).
Day Tour (1 Day)
Start from Pune / Mumbai in the morning and return back by same evening
Please note that this is only a SUGGESTED ITINERARY to help you plan your Tour in YOUR OWN VEHICLE. We do not have fixed departures / fixed time departures from Pune / Mumbai. We can provide Rent-a-Car services at extra cost. Do get in touch with us.| Time | Topics |
| 05:30 hrs | Schedule your journey so that you are at Chandani Chowk (for Pune) or Panvel (for Mumbai). Carry packed breakfast to save on time |
| 08:15 hrs | After a quick tea/coffee/freshen-up break enroute, report at Rafting Start Point. We distribute Rafting Gear to you (Helmet+Life Jacket+Pedals) which is followed by instructions by our River Guide |
| 08:30 hrs | Water is expected to get released at this time. There could be a delay in release of water and on rare occasions water might not get released. Rafting Time is approximately two hours after the water has been released |
| 12:00 hrs | Typically Rafting gets over by this time considering reasonable delay in water release time. Head to Kundalika Rafting Camp for lunch. |
| 13:00 hrs – 14:15 hrs | Change over to dry clothes at the common washroom of the resort. Lunch and depart for Pune/Mumbai. |
Overnight Tour (1 Night / 2 Days)
(Start from Pune / Mumbai post-lunch. Reach Resort close to River Kundalika (travel time 3 hours from Belapur {Mumbai} / Chandani Chowk {Pune}).
All the Resorts / Campsites in this region have a late check-in policy, typically 16:30 hrs. Check-in before this time is at the sole discretion of Resort / Campsite Management.
Day 1
- Checkin to the Rooms / Tents / Tented Cottages (depending upon the chosen Resort / Campsite)
- Complimentary activities offered by the Resorts / campsites till Sunset
- This will depend on the choice of Resort / campsites
- Activities like Kayaking, River Crossing, Flying Fox, Foot Cricket, Jungle Golf, Day / Night
- Trek Tea/Coffee and Snacks
- Dinner and Bonfire (subject to weather conditions)
- Good night
Day 2
- Wakeup at 06:00 hrs
- Freshen up
- Tea/Coffee + Breakfast
- Proceed to Rafting Start Point (25 minutes drive). You must start by 07:30 hrs so as to reach rafting Start Point by 08:00 hrs
- We distribute Rafting Gear to you (Helmet+Life | Jacket+Pedals) which is followed by instructions by our River Guide
- Water is expected to get released at this time. There could be a delay in rrelease of water and on rare occasions water might not get released
- Rafting Time is approximately two hours after the water has been released
- Typically Rafting gets over by 12:30 hrs considering reasonable delay in water release time
- Head back to your Resort / Campsite
- Change over to dry clothes
- Post lunch, head back to Pune / Mumbai