Kundalika River |
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The Kundalika is a small river flowing from the Hills of Sahyadri to the Arabian Sea. This river originates at a small town called Bhira in the Indian State of Maharashtra, 150 km south east of Bombay (Mumbai). The important towns located on the banks of Kundalika are Kolad, Roha and Salav. River Kundalika is fed by the excess water from Tata Power's Mulshi Dam Project on to a series of hydroelectric projects and dams, including Ravalje followed by Bhira and then Dholvan, where the water is released in the morning typically at 6 am. The gush of the water reaches Sutarwadi at 7:30 am and water rises at Kolad at 10:00 am. On the bank of River Kundalika are many retreats and farm houses with mango and watermelon as the chief fruit product and rice and nachni as the chief farm produce as the soil is very rich in minerals and the ample water via canals fed from River Kundalika's clean water. Adventure lovers have found a unique way of enjoying the release of the dam water. Capitalising on the location near Mumbai, with its virtually undending source of adventure lovers, rafting is conducted on the river using the rapids generated by the rushing water released from the dam. Rafting of grade II and III can also be experienced over a 14Km circuit and can be enjoyed all day in the monsoon, or to coincide with the timing of the release of water from the dam during other times of the year. Rafting here is sometimes unavailable in the peak of summer, when the water becomes scarce. |
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Address:Bhira,Maharashtra,India. |
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Nearest City: Bhira. |
Best time to visit: During Monsoon,, when the water levels are good for rafting. |
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Climate is Pleasant. |
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The Major attraction to this place is Rafting At Kundalika,Kolad, Kolad is a spectacular location to experience the pleasure of white water river rafting. Kundalika river’s 14-kilometre stretch of exciting rapids will provide two and a half hours white water rafting. Rafting through the river calls for extreme courage and bravery. Water rafting in the river reaches its zenith during monsoon season since the water levels are high. Kundalika River flows fully during the rainy season as it is one of Maharashtra’s highest rainfall areas. Also during the dry season there are releases from the dam upstream which make rafting possible. We run a safe 10 km stretch which has ten rapids ranging from Class 2 to Class 4. Apart from the excitement of Rafting, the dense evergreen forests make for a breathtaking ambience as the raft winds its way along the course of the Kundalika River. Distance: 14 km on the water. |
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Dholwal Dam: Ghosala Fort: Tamhini ghat waterfalls: Bhira dam: Sutarwadi Lake: |
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How to reach? |
Nearest Railway Station: Kolad. |
Nearest Airport: Mumbai,Pune. |
Road Transport: Roads are well connected to major states.Local buses ply in and around the city. |
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There are lots of Hotels and Logdes in the city depending on the budget. |
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Police Station: 100 |
Nearest Hospital: Govt. and Pvt. hospitals are available in Bhira Town. |
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