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River Rafting in Pune

Pune Rafting Packages

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Camping And Rafting At Kolad1 day
INR 2,899

River Rafting near Pune

Explore the best offers on the Pune river rafting packages at Thrillophilia. Book the best river rafting tours near Pune with exciting deals & offers to pamper you on your rafting experience.

One should not miss out on this adrenaline rushing experience of river rafting near Pune while on a vacation trip to the city. Close to the famous Western Ghats, Pune is well known for its natural beauty having an amazing plethora of landscapes. This has made it possible for the city to offer several adventurous activities such as white water rafting to its visitors. With several nearby rafting locations on offer, you will simply crave an adventurous rafting experience.

There are several well-known river rafting places near Pune where you can go for a white water rafting experience. River Kundalika in Kolad is one of the most popular locations, known for being the fastest flowing river in the western part of India. You will love navigating the rapids of this river stretched over 11 km amid lush greenery. One may also opt for rafting in the lesser-known location on the Vaitarna River, known for its strong and fierce current and rugged terrains. The two hours rafting starting from Savarkut village will leave you craving for more. Whichever place you opt for, make it a point to make the entire journey memorable by making most of it.

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Where can we go for river rafting near Pune?

1.Kundalika River: If you are looking for some adrenaline rushing adventure of river rafting in Pune, you can head for the Kundalika River in Kolad, located in the virgin forests below Mulshi and Bhira Dams. This white water river gets fed by excess waters from the hydroelectric projects and dams, making it ideal for a rafting experience. Indulge in a rafting experience in the midst of the natural beauty of lush greenery and navigate rapids stretching for almost 11 km. Enjoy your rafting journey on an inflatable raft after getting the necessary safety instructions from your guide.

Location: Kolad, Maharashtra
Best Time: June to October
Price: Rs. 700 to 1450 per adult

2.Vaitarna River: Enjoy river rafting at one of the lesser-known river rafting places near Pune on the Vaitarna River. Located around 210 km from the city, the dam-controlled river flows through the rugged terrains near Kasara. The river gets water from the dam twice a day enabling it to offer a rafting experience to two batches of rafters in a day. Start the rafting from Savarkut village and embark on a nerve-chilling rafting experience through the river with strong and fierce current and raft through the rocky gorges stretched over 11 km and complete the enjoyable experience in two hours.

Location: Trimbak, Nashik District, Maharashtra
Best Time: Monsoon months from July to October
Price: Rs.700 to Rs. 1200 per adult

What is the best time for river rafting near Pune?

The best time for river rafting near Pune is during the monsoon months starting from June and lasting till October. During this time the entire Konkan belt gets heavy rainfall leading to an increase in water level in the river. The rise of water level along with the presence of strong current makes rafting a more exciting experience.

What is the price for river rafting near Pune?

A rafting experience in the Kundalika river will cost you between Rs.800 to Rs. 1450 per person. If you wish to experience a rafting experience in the white water of the Vaitarna river, it will cost you Rs. 1200 per adult.

How far is the kundalika river from Pune?

Kundalika River is at a distance of 120 km if you are going via Paud Road. The distance can be covered in 3 hours by road. If you have taken the other route via Mumbai -Pune Express Highway, the distance you will need to travel will be 150 km which you can also cover in 3 hours to reach Kundalika in Kolad.

What are the important things to remember while going rafting?

1. Choose a Professional and Licensed Rafting Tour Operator: A rafting experience requires a lot of expertise which a professional licensed guide will be able to provide. 

2. Listen to your guide: Before embarking on your rafting adventure, be sure to learn the safety guidelines from your guide.

3. Wear Life Jacket and Helmet at all times: Wear the life jacket correctly by clipping all the buckles. Wear a helmet irrespective of the difficulty level of your rafting course. 

4. Hold your paddle correctly: If you want to be safe, you must ensure that you know how to hold your paddle correctly. While one hand should always be over the “T” grip, the other hand should grab the shaft at the paddle’s base.

5. Be aware of proper swimming techniques: If you know the proper swimming techniques, you will make yourself safe if you fall overboard by chance.

Pune Rafting Reviews

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Hiranya Tandon
Reviewed: 16 Dec 2018
5.0/5
Due to my fear of water I have always refrained from river rafting however attractive it sounds. But this time my friends encouraged me to give it a shot and accompanied me on this experience. I'm thankful to my friends and even more thankful to the instructor who made me feel safe while I was shaki... Read More
Hiranya Tandon
Hiranya Tandon
Hiranya Tandon
Hiranya Tandon
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Mitu Das
Reviewed: 15 Aug 2019
5.0/5
I would like to give more than just a 5 star. Everything was soooo amazing and planned. Loved the hospitality and coordination from the Team. Gitanjali Ba was awesome with a helping and friendly nature. Food quality is too good, thanks Bhagirath. Rafting part was also great. A suggestion, go and st... Read More
Mitu Das
Mitu Das
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Abhimanyu Argal
Reviewed: 14 Aug 2019
5.0/5
Had a blast. Beautiful location. Amazing rooms. Super helpful and friendly staff. Everything is done very efficiently. Had a superb time with all water activoties and rafting. Maximum bang for the buck!
Abhimanyu Argal
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Nasreen Shaikh
Reviewed: 31 Jul 2019
5.0/5
It was a wonderful experience. Especially our host Geetanjali was amazing and co-operative . As well as our rafting instructor Rakesh ensured that we had maximum fun on the adventure trip. Food is quite tasty. And our cottage was really very clean and comfortable.
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Vinayak Kate
Reviewed: 21 Oct 2019
4.0/5
The overall trip was nice. Hotel room was neat and clean. However hot water wasn't available in bathroom, towels not provided. Food was ok ok 3.5/5. River rafting experience was nice, enjoyed to the core. The guide Anup made sure we will get the most of the adventurous experience. The worst part i... Read More
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Pankaj Suhanda
Reviewed: 04 Feb 2018
5.0/5
"It was a good experience ..... I have booked this for my wife and her friends....must say they have taken good care of everything. Some complications have arrived in rafting due to some govt issue. But all thanks to team thrillophilia .... and a very big thanks to Sonia who very well coordinated ev... Read More
Pankaj Suhanda
Pankaj Suhanda
Pankaj Suhanda

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