River Rafting in 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

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.

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.

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.

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.