Overview
River Rafting in Kundalika river is the ideal way to unwind from the stresses of everyday life. This white-water stretch is 12 kilometers long and will send your heart racing. These Class II and Class III rapids are not for the faint of heart. They leave you wanting more and gasping for air. You begin your trip by receiving technical rafting training from skilled and experienced guides who prioritize your safety above all else. Get the budget-friendly Kolad river rafting price with Sea Water Sports. End your rafting adventure by cooling off in the Kundalika River in Maharashtra. It's the ideal balance of peace and adventure. You can also do Kolad camping.
Rafting In Kundalika River At Kolad
Kolad river is easily accessible by road, being about two and a half hours from Mumbai and Pune. Drive down winding roads, breathe in the fresh air, and take in the acres of greenery all around you. River rafting in Kolad is the ideal way to unwind from the stresses of everyday life. This white-water stretch is 12 kilometers long and will send your heart racing. These Class II and Class III rapids are not for the faint of heart. They leave you wanting more and gasping for air. You begin your trip by receiving technical rafting training from skilled and experienced guides who prioritize your safety above all else. End your rafting adventure by cooling off in the Kundalika River. It's the ideal balance of peace and adventure.
Get the best thrilling experience of river rafting
Experience the magnificent Kolad rafting, which is a popular local excursion for residents of Pune and Mumbai. The premier whitewater rafting destination is open to tourists 365 days a year, transporting them through lush green forest covers and rich rice fields, and rounding out the experience with the thrill of camping. Get the best Kolad river rafting package with Sea Water Sports.
Stay overnight in Kolad water rafting camps where you can also set out to see the scenic spots that are famous in the area. The panoramic views emanating from the valleys surrounding the river provide an exceptional opportunity to relax in nature's lap. The rafting activity takes place over a 12-kilometer stretch separated by two dams. River rafting during your Kolad trip is generally very safe and secure, so even beginners can come and enjoy the thrill of water rafting at this location. The exciting rapids at this river spot provide a fun-filled experience for about two hours, during which time you will indulge in a rare adventure! Get the best Kolad packages with Sea Water Sports.
One of the most popular activity here is river rafting
Rafting in Kolad is a high-adrenaline sport that involves navigating a river in an inflatable raft. The difficulty level varies depending on how choppy the river is. These 'grades' of difficulty are determined by the presence of rapids, which form as a result of sudden drops in the river's height, as well as rocks - small or large - that may be lurking in the waters. Rafting is a challenging but tremendously enjoyable activity; just remember to follow the instructor's safety instructions! For Kolad rafting booking contact Sea Water Sports now. White-water (rapids) can be frightening, but river-running done properly - under professional supervision, with the proper training, using the proper equipment, taking all safety precautions, and adhering to a set of international safety and ecological norms - can be an extremely safe, enjoyable, and exciting soft-adventure sport.
The popularity of the sport is most likely due to the fact that almost anyone, including non-swimmers and those with no prior experience, can go rafting. You can have the time of your life riding the waves, getting splashed, and enjoying the peace and tranquility of the river with just 15 minutes of instruction. Kolad river rafting charges are very affordable with Sea Water Sports.
Equipment
Rafts are multi-layered synthetic rubber (Hypalon) or vinyl fabric inflatable boats (PVC). They are extremely durable and range in length from 3.5m (11ft) to 6m (20ft) and width from 1.8m (6ft) to 2.5m (8ft).
Rapids grading system
Rapids are graded on an international scale from I to VI, with the difficulty and danger increasing progressively. The grade of a rapid is determined by the size and type of waves, the hazards, the remoteness, the water temperature and nature of the river (continuous rapids or a calm section between the rapids), and the geographical terrain (a stretch of gorge or flat, open country). The overall grade of a river is determined by the river's most difficult rapid.
Grade I: Rapidly flowing water with minor waves or ripples
Grade II: Simple
Grade III: Difficulty level
Grade IV: Extremely difficult
Grade V: Extreme, should only be attempted by experienced teams, risk to life and limb
Grade VI: Impossible to bargain with, suicidal.
Grades I–III require basic to medium swimming abilities, while Grades IV–VI require some experience with whitewater rafting.
Apart from Rafting In Kundalika River At Kolad, you can also experience other adventure activites like Bungee Jumping, ziplining, flying fox, bumper ride, rappelling, and many more in Kolad.
What to look out for when rafting
1. Wear your life jacket at all times while on the river. The life jacket should be snugly fitted. Even if the water is calm, always check with your guide before removing your life jacket.
2. Helmets are designed to protect you from the paddles of your enthusiastic rafting companions and the oars/frame on a raft (in the event of an oar rig flip), rather than the river's rocks.
3. Wear your life jacket and helmet even if you're just looking at a rapid. It is all too easy to get caught up in the rapid. Your safety gear will keep you safe even if you fall while scrambling on the rocks above the rapids.
4. Never tie or wrap rope around your wrists, arms, legs, or neck! This can be hazardous in the event of a flip or a fall out.
5. Do not paddle with your feet in the safety line outside the raft. If you run into a boulder, you're going to get hurt.
6. If the raft is about to hit a boulder, don't try to stop the two-ton momentum with your lightweight paddle, foot, or hands - you'll get hurt. Allow the raft to bounce off the rocks - repairing rafts is much easier (and cheaper!)!
7. Put an end to water fights and other fun activities above the rapids and allow your guide to focus on his line above the bigger rapids. Make sure your personal safety equipment, such as life jackets and helmets, fits snugly and that your feet are well braced-in under the tubes or in foot cups, above a big rapid.
8. Bodysurfing is attempting to navigate a rapid without a raft. You are only permitted to do so on easy rapids and sections with few rocks. Body-surfing is a lot of fun once you get the hang of it. Once in the water, lie on your back with your feet pointing downstream and your toes just sticking out. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind:
a. Do not jump out until your river guide has given you permission.
b. Not all rapids are suitable for bodysurfing, and if you jump out without permission, you may find yourself walking 'funny' for a few days!
c. Never jump from the raft into the river. Always enter with your feet first because there may be unseen rocks beneath the surface.
d. Breathe while going down a wave and stop breathing when going up and under the wave.
e. You can gently push up the crest of the wave with your hands, allowing you to gasp for air for a fraction longer!
f. Non-swimmers should avoid bodysurfing rapids.
9. If you do fall off a raft and are forced to bodysurf, keep the following in mind:
a. Do not panic; instead, relax.
b. If you fall off the raft, your life jacket will bring you to the surface immediately.
c. There is a 90% chance that you will surface right next to the raft. Take a hold of the raft. Keep in mind that the raft is your largest life jacket on the river.
d. If you are within a meter or two of the raft and a swimmer, swim to it. e. If you are not on the raft, take the white-water position (also known as the white-water missionary position!): lie on your back with your feet pointing downstream.
f. Do not attempt to stand up in a rapid because this can result in a foot becoming entrapped in a rock or other underwater obstacles.
g. Don't let go of your paddle. You'll be pretty useless in the raft without your paddle, and your team is likely to throw you back into the river if you return without it! You can use your paddle to reach out for assistance. Always give the paddle's grip end to someone attempting to assist you or someone attempting to assist you.
h. Pay attention to your guide, even if it contradicts your instincts. If your guide indicates a particular direction, swim in that direction. Your guides will always point you in the direction of safety.
i. Be wary of the rescue throw bag that your guide is likely to throw at you. Grab the rope sticking out of the bag rather than the bag itself. The rope should not be wrapped around your wrist or neck. Put it over your shoulder with your face pointing away from the direction you're being pulled because this creates an air pocket (this will be explained to you during the safety briefing before you go rafting), and get pulled back into the raft.
j. If any of your fellow rafters fall off, pull them back into the raft using only the top of their life jackets (shoulder section).
k. Smile. The most important thing to remember when floating down a river is to have fun!
Ecological concerns
Rivers are worshiped as goddesses in India and are held in high regard. All rafters have a responsibility to protect the river environment, which is both beautiful and fragile. Do whatever it takes to have a positive impact on the river environment as a rule. Do your best to leave the beaches cleaner than you found them. A beach sweep, in which all rafters line up and sweep the beach for litter before entering the river, is always a good idea. If you see any floating plastic bottles or other debris in the river, please take the time to fish them out and dispose of them properly.