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The residents of Pune are really lucky when it comes to connecting with nature. They are close to some of the most scenic locations. One of many such locations is the beautiful Kolad. Kolad is just a 2 hours drive of about 125 kilometres from Pune city and meets river Kundalika which offers the best rafting tours in Pune to adventure junkies across a stretch of 13 kilometres. To add on to the adrenaline rush, Bhira dam which is located in Kolad releases water everyday for irrigation purposes. This in turn, forces the pressure of water in the rather placid Kundalika river into a full flowing river with rapids ranging from grade 2 to 4 on a grading system.

River rafting in river Kundalika is available throughout the year but the best time to enjoy this sport is in the monsoon season. Depending on the flow of water, the duration of this ride goes on for about 1.5 hours, covering an approximate distance of 10 km in the water. It is necessary to follow all instructions that are given by guides and experienced team of rafting professionals who are highly qualified. They hold the rich experience of negotiating the diverse rivers of India like Alaknanda, Indus, Zanskar, Brahmaputra, Bhagirathi, and Kali. Similarly, it is also necessary to wear the correct gear like helmet, life jacket, etc before you board the inflatable rafts. The start point for this rafting ride is located at Shakey village, below the Bhira dam. However, make sure you reach there early in the morning at around 6 - 7 am as the dam is opened only before 12 pm. People from cities like Pune and Mumbai often visit Kolad as it is very near to these cities and provides a thrilling plus relaxing trip in the lap of nature. If you wish to seek this experience, you can travel with us by taking one of the best rafting tours in Pune to help you enjoy the best of everything.

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Appu Ghar

Appu Ghar, popularly known as “The Mini Disneyland”, is one of the best amusement parks in the state of Maharashtra. Situated at Nigdi in Pune at the foothills of the Shri Durga Devi Tekadi, it offers a plethora of opportunities for thrill and entertainment. Also known as Indira Gandhi Udyan, the main purpose of creating the park was to gift an eco-friendly atmosphere to people of all ages.The construction of Appu Ghar Pune started in 1989 and continued till 1992. Since 2005, the maintenance of the park is entrusted with the Pushpak Amusements group. The name of the park was derived from the famous mascot of the 1982 Asian Games held in Delhi, Appu the elephant. Operating for more than 40 years now, the park is one of the favorite destinations for both Indians and international travelers.The rides of Appu Ghar Pune have all been imported from Italy with high quality and safety standards. There are water pools too for both kids and adults to enjoy a cool soothing day out in the park. Along with the numerous fun and exciting rides, the park has a beautiful lake in its premises to sit and relax. You can also witness the stunning views of the hills adjacent to the park.

Aga Khan Palace

Aga Khan Palace in Pune is a wonderful landmark of India’s history and has many great events and personalities associated with it. It was constructed in the year 1892 by Sultan Mohammad Shah Aga Khan III. It was in Aga Khan Palace where Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi imprisoned and now it is famous as the Gandhi National Memorial Society.It is one of the prominent attractions in Pune and people here can enjoy a fascinating visit seeing the personal belongings of Mahatma Gandhi in the room where he stayed. One can also see the collection of pictures of many other freedom fighters associated with Indian Freedom Movement against the British at the museum here. It is now hailed as a monument of national importance and also boasts of interesting architecture.Location: Gandhi National Memorial Society, Aga Khan Palace Road, Pune, Maharashtra Best Time to visit: Tourists should plan a trip here during the months from October to MarchEntry fee: The entrance fee for Indians is INR 5/ 0.07 USD and for the foreigners, it is INR 100/ USD 1.54Timings: The visiting time at Aga Khan Palace is from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Panshet Dam

Also famous as Tanaji Sagar Dam, Panshet Dam is one of the top places to visit in Pune for adventure enthusiasts. Perched beautifully in the Sahyadri Ranges, Panshet Dam is a visual delight with a surreal landscape that offers a soothing retreat. Panshet Dam is encompassed by luxuriant hills and a number of thundering waterfalls that makes it a perfect place for nature lovers too.Tourists here can look forward to savouring an adrenaline rush by partaking in a number of water sports. Some of the popular water sports enjoyed here are kayaking, boating and few rides like the banana ride and water scooters. Other activities which you can enjoy here are trekking and camping in the midst of nature.Location: Panshet Dam, Ambi River, Pune District, MaharashtraBest Time to visit: The best time to make a visit to Panshet Dam is during the monsoon days or in the evenings of the winter seasonEntry fee: During the weekdays the entry fees for an adult is INR 250/USD 3.75 and for a child is INR 170/ USD 2.62. For the weekends the entry fees for a child in INR 230/ USD 3.54 and for an adult is INR 300/ USD 4.62Timings: Tourists can visit here from 10:00 am in the morning to 6:00 pm in the evening.

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Pune Rafting Reviews

11 November 2015

Deeptimay Jain River Rafting in Kolad with Adventure Activities @ Flat 25% off

Excellent

An amazing experience. For the first time, I got the chance of river rafting and I loved it alot. Thanks you my lovely friends for insisting me to go on this trip.

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Suraj Ramchander Kundalika Rafting Camp | Save 19% & Get Cashback 1300

Excellent

In spite of the heavy rains and floods, there wasn’t any lack of hospitality. Rahul, Vaibhav, Gitanjali, Sadu and team took good care of us. We were provided with the suite which was quite spacious and well maintained. Toilets were clean. Overall the entire area was very well maintained. The food here is delicious. Loved the bhaaji served during snacks, chicken curry during dinner and the amazing missal pav in the morning. Coming to the activities- Kayaking - Enjoyed a lot. Though it wasn’t in the river (the river was flooded when we went), we enjoyed the experience in the backwaters. The river crossing is not actually in the river. It was also in the backwaters (small pond). Maybe because of the flooding. We didn’t try it. Whitewater rafting - Really worth it. The rapids were good. Especially Johnny Walker (name of a rapid). Had a great time swimming in the river at the end. Our guide Suraj was pretty calm and chilled out. Jet skiing - This was more like a formality as you get just one round and only get to sit in the front and not operate the jet ski yourself. The speed and thrill during the rains are however quite good. I wouldn’t have done it had it not been included in the package. Overall, we had a great time and will definitely come back again. Thanks & Regards, Suraj

Harshit Agnihotri Kundalika Rafting Camp | Save 19% & Get Cashback 1300

Excellent

"Before starting any review I want to say a big thank you to the whole thrillophilia team for making this trip as my best trip. So now let's start .....if you want to have a weekend getaway but want a adventurous getaway then give it a chance to thrillophilia, you'll definitely remember.I booked this kundalika rafting camp for two people from Pune. You just have to reach the camp by your own and that is also not difficult. From Pune via train you can go panvel and from there you can reach Roha and from there you can have a taxi to camp. Now , let's talk about host and camp. The whole camp is at the best location and all around the nature and river. I am not telling you more then this ,let it be the surprise. The hosts there gave us whole information and gave us a very warm welcome. On that day we did some activities,had some conversation with different people and finally we had a very classy Indian thali dinner. Next day was D'Day , the river rafting . The photos and videos which we saw was not as good as what we actually saw there. It was much more beautiful then the photos and videos. If you're doing River rafting first time then this will be hell exciting for you. If I could have given more than 5 star if more stars were there. Go pack your packs and add a adventure to your trip. You can reach camp via bus also from Pune. Bus is there from Pune to Roha from shivaji nagar. \n#adventures=thrillophilia"

12 January 2016

Charuvrat Ahluwalia River Rafting in Kolad with Adventure Activities @ Flat 25% off

Excellent

amazing rafting experience. The flow in the river was so fast and sometimes we really felt that we will fall of the boat, but the instructors and guide were so good in managing it during the rough flows.

Hiranya Tandon Camping and Rafting at Kolad | Book Online & Get Flat 46% off

Excellent

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 shaking with fear. Looking forward to trying rafting with Thrillophilia once again soon.

Rakesh Nambeesan Rafting in Kolad, Book Online @ Flat 17% off

Superb

Once you sit in the raft and adrenaline rush you feel is amazing. Rafting in Kolad is the best experience if you are looking for an adventure.

Malati Varman Kundalika Rafting Camp | Save 19% & Get Cashback 1300

Excellent

camps were neat and clean that was the best part after rafting. we all enjoyed the rafting. at the end we jumped into the water and had a lot of fun. the staff was also supprotive and friendly. enjoyed fully.

Deeptimoyee Nehru Kundalika Rafting Camp | Save 19% & Get Cashback 1300

Excellent

We love rafting in Kundalika. It was a wonderful experience . The stay at campsite was peaceful and amazing. We loved the place. Please go ahead and enjoy

Brajesh Jain Kundalika Rafting Camp | Save 19% & Get Cashback 1300

Superb

We camped in the last weekend of sep 2019, and the weather was better than expected. Rafting and camoing these were the two activities which were the main things.The surrounding area was good too and luckly no mosquitoes. No need to carry a sleeping bag or your own blankets, as the ones provided were enough and too thick. Toilets were not at all a problem .Food was good and unlimited. Everythings was planned perfectly by Thrillophilia.

Anang Patel Kundalika Rafting Camp | Save 19% & Get Cashback 1300

Excellent

The whole camp is at the best location and all around the nature and river. I am not telling you more then this ,let it be the surprise. The hosts there gave us whole information and gave us a very warm welcome. On that day we did some activities,had some conversation with different people and finally we had a very classy Indian thali dinner. the of rafting was approx 2 hours . Had an amazing experience. All thanks to team Thrillophilia.