Are you looking for some adventure sport in and around Maharashtra? Kolad is the place that should be on your list. It is known for people travelling on adventure trip with friends and a fun family trip. As the place is known for several adventure sports, people from across the globe travelling to India make Kolad a must visit destination. Although, it is a tiny village in Rajgad district of Maharashtra, the place is quite attractive and definitely a place that must be on your list of future travel cities. If not an adventure trip, you can go on a family trip or a group trip with colleagues for some fun in a limited budget.
Things to do in Kolad
Known as the home for White Water Rafting, Kolad has so much for its travelers. Read on to know about what can be done in a Kolad trip.
Tamhini Ghat Waterfalls: Another name for this waterfall is Valse. Falling from a height that is magnificent, the base is a pool. This attracts tourists from India every year during its peak season. People are seen coming on adventure trips as well as family trips for weekend getaways.
1. Devkund Waterfall
Not every waterfall is meant for relaxation. This waterfall makes for one of the best ones where people like to relax at the pool formed. If you haven’t been to such waterfalls, here is thta waterfall.
2. Bhira Dam
Although built for useful purposes such as irrigation and power generation, Bhira Dam was built by Tata Power Company in the year 1927 which has become an attractive rafting point. It is popularly known as Tata Powerhouse Dam.
3. Ghosala Fort
What makes this fort a popular tourist attraction is the architecture and the historical design. Within the complex are temples as well as dargah for people who believe in religious offerings. It stands between the cleeks of Revdanda and Salav.
4. Kuda Mandad Caves
Located in Janjira Hills, Kuda Mandad Caves are a cluster of 13 Buddhist Caves. When you visit this place, you will find many sculptures, paintings along with old inscriptions that will attract you. If you are in Maharashtra, it is one of the places that you must visit on your weekend getaways with friends or family.
5. Gaimukh
It is a pilgrim centre that is known by the name “the mouth of a cow”. It is situated in Thane and has Lord Shiva’s temple. Hence, the festival of Shivratri is celebrated with galore in this location.
6. Tala Fort
Maharashtra being a state that houses a number of forts, Tala Fort is one of them. Kolad is popular for this fort and serves as an eye candy to the city. If you reach the hilltop where the fort is situated, you can view the beautiful river Rajpuri.
7. Activities
You can also do some adventure here with your friends. Go on Plus valley trek. The valley is enchanting for the view it offers to the aspiring trekkers and hikers. The plus sign that has is interesting. This is the reason the name of the valley is plus valley.
Rafting is another most loved activity one can do when on an adventure trip. White water rafting is what one loves to do when on a weekend getaway to Kolad.
Apart from these two activities, one can enjoy rappelling, camping, and parasailing in Kolad and have a blast.
Budget?
A two-day trip to Kolad will cost you around Rs 6000. It suits every pocket and budget.
How to Reach Kolad?
The best mode of transportation to Kolad is train. That doesn’t make the place confined to one mode of transport only. You can easily travel by a bus from cities nearby. Road trip from Mumbai will take approximately 2 to 3 hours as the distance is 120 kilometers. If you are on a family trip from other parts of India, travelling by train to Mumbai Junction and then from there, taking another train to Kolad will be the best means.
If you are travelling by air, the nearest airport is either Pune or Mumbai. From the airport, you can choose to take any commercial vehicle that will cost you a minimal amount. Your weekend getaway with friends is sorted.
Best Time to Travel Kolad?
Although this little village has pleasant weather round the clock, the best time, however, is either winter or monsoon. The place gets the most beautiful in Monsoon. Try and be here when it is the right time.
Meanwhile, you can also see other places around such as Pune, Lonavala, Kamshet, Khandala, Ajanta and Ellora Caves and the city that never sleeps, that is Mumbai.
What have you planned; a family trip, an adventure trip, a solo trip or an official trip?
