Exploring the Unexplored

Location = Kolad, Maharashtra
Best time to Visit - Mid July to Mid August (Heavy Monsoons)
Total Distance Travelled - 250km
Trip Cost -
Hotel = ₹18,000 (4 Adults, 2 Rooms)
(₹4,500 Per Head)
Diesel Cost = ₹1,500
Hotel - Rockhill Adventures and Resorts
Hotel cost includes Evening Snacks on the day of arrival, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch and even RAFTING CHARGES...!!!
CHECK IN TIME = 5:00pm
CHECK OUT TIME = 3:00pm
Not much food options available, but the food quality is extremely good for the price charged. Both Veg and Non-Veg food is served. Hotel staffis friendly in nature.
Speaking about the quality of hotel room - it is way too spacious and can even accommodate 6 Adults. The room is very good. Lot of open space around the property with loads of Mango and Coconut trees. It is a perfect escape from life in cement jungle.
Little network issue for Vodafone-Idea and Airtel users. Not sure about others. I feel it is a blessing in disguise to make to us enjoy the outing.

Started at around 1pm after Lunch. Left a bit early to account for unexpected traffic. Took the Old-Goa Highway. The highway is a mix of single and double lane with construction work still going on. Need to take care while travelling because of continuous heavy vehicles and even motorists.
Took me around 3 hours to complete the journey. After reaching the hotel, got freshen up, had a nice cup of tea and then witnessed a beautiful sunset. Roamed around the hotel property a bit, took a little nap and it was time for dinner.
After dinner, again roamed around the hotel and went to bed

Starting point of Rafting is around 17km and end point is 4km from hotel.
To reach the starting point of rafting, one needs to book a rickshaw which will cost ₹1,000. The same rickshaw will pick you up after rafting and drop you at the hotel.
River rafting in Kolad is done on River Kundalika. The flow flow of river is completely dependent on a Dam situated upstream. The gates of dam are opened at around 8 in the morning after which the rafting session starts. Rafting activity is carried out only during morning.
The total distance for rafting is around 12km and the time taken to complete is 2 and half hours.
Each boat is provided with experienced guide who will help us during the session. Before starting the session the guide teaches us how to drive the boat and other basic skills required. We are provided with Life-Jackets and Helmets for personal safety.
During rafting if you want to click photos and videos, the guide have a GoPro mounted on their helmets. Photography is chargeable for ₹2,000. The amount is equally divided among the people riding in that raft. I strongly recommend to avail that service for couple of extra bucks for some nice rafting videos and photos.
After the Rafting session, travelled back to the hotel freshened up, had lunch, took some rest and headed back home with good memories and a NEW EXPERIENCE.