Get The Screaming Experiences While Water Rafting In Kolad

WATER RAFTING 

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Rafting is all about excitement, relaxation and teamwork. We like to embrace each rafting adventure at a leisurely pace to give you the time to fully appreciate the experience. On your Kolad Rafting adventure you will enjoy multiple sensations ... the exhilaration and thrill from nature's powerful forces at work, the whitewater and the respect that it commands; you will be in awe of the spectacular scenery that encompasses you throughout the journey, and you will relish in the contentment of achievement and fulfilment of personal and team challenges met and mastered along the way.

River Rafting in Kolad provides exhilaration and thrill to the weekenders. You can join and experience the River Rafting in Kolad in any of the 365 days (Only rafting facility in India to be operational all round the year). The kundalika provides River Rafting from Level 1 to lever4. The best season to encounter the River Rafting in Kolad is Monsoon. Kolad has now become Rishikesh for Mumbaikars and Punekar. Here at Kolad you will get that adrenaline rush while going down the current with force holding onto your dear life, screaming like a mad person, So, what are you waiting for

Kolad Rafting is run by professional and experienced staff who place the highest priority on customer safety and service. Our Guides are appropriately Licensed for the river we raft and carry on them their own well maintained rescue equipment.

Kolad Rafting takes pride in its safety record, and our safety standards that enhance this record. Our Guides are qualified in rescue and training at sea and rivers and have international rescue SeaMan and Flood Rescue Certificates under their belts.

Kolaba Fort – It Is Well-Known For Many Battles Between British And Portuguese

ALIBAG FORT OR KOLABA FORT

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Alibag is the seat of District Administration of Raigad (formerly Kolaba) district since 1852. The name Kolaba is attributed to a Sea Fort Kolaba built by Shivaji the great, in 1680 to fight the mighty naval prowess of the Siddis (Abyssenians) of Janjira and the British of Mumbai. Kolaba fort is famous for many battles, between Siddis and Kanhoji Angre, the British and the Portuguese.

Lying at a distance of 2 kms from the shores of Alibag, is the Kolaba Fort also known as Kulaba fort after the Kamaludin Shah baba (Ku-La-ba). Said to be 300 years old, the fort is surrounded by sea and has two chief entrances, one on the seaside and the other in the direction of Alibag. The walls of the fort are said to be 25 feet high

Carvings of animals like tigers, peacocks, and elephants can be seen on the entrance arch. Close to the gate, there are temples of Padmavathi and a Mahishasura and other gods along with castle’s main deity.

In 1662, Shivaji Maharaj toughened and fortified Kolaba fort and made the fort one of his main naval centres. The charge of the fortress was given to Darya Sagar and Manik Bhandari under whom Kolaba fortification became the heart of Maratha assaults on British ships.In 1759 Raghoji Angre even built a Siddhivinayak temple inside the fort

It is believed that the fresh water well situated within the fort is a god’s miracle as it is nearly next to impossible to have a source of sweet water within an all surrounding sea water body!

By Air

The closest International Airport is Mumbai. Alibag is 108 km from Mumbai by road, a journey of 3 hours via Navi Mumbai. After getting off at Mumbai, you can hire a private can or avail the bus service (if any) to get to Alibag.

By Train

Konkan Railway trains from CST Mumbai stop at Pen, 28 km from Alibag, from where you can take a bus, autorickshaw or taxi for Alibag

By Bus

Alibag is 108 km from Mumbai by road, a journey of 3 hours via Navi Mumbai. The quickest way to get there however would be to catch a ferry from Gateway Of India

Kihim Beach - A Good Way To Relax Completely From Mechnical Life

KIHIM BEACH

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Kihim beach is a famous tourist destination near Alibaug, and offers a complete break from urban pressures. Spend time at this long and wide beach and let the sight of an ocean and the soft rhythm of the waves lapping at the shore soothe your nerves

At just 100 kilometres from Mumbai, the most favoured aspect of Kihim is its easy accessibility. It can be reached by ferry or catamaran and by road. Boat services are available from 6 am to 7 pm from September to May from the Gateway of India to Mandwa Port.

 It takes about an hour to reach the port and operators extend free shuttle bus service from Mandwa Jetty to Alibaug and vice versa. Kihim is the closest beach from Mandwa and visitors can alight at Chondi and walk 3 kilometres to the beach. Also, state transport (ST) bus services are available from Mumbai, Pune and from most cities of Maharashtra to Alibaug. Auto rickshaws are also available from Alibaug to Kihim.

The waters at Kihim are as inviting but those venturing to swim have to take caution of the rocks strewn across the ocean stretch. The most breath-taking sight here is of the sunset with the Kanderi and Underi forts looming in the horizon. 

Kihim also offers is a peek into a rustic lifestyle along with a variety of seafood and typically Konkani cuisine. A good way to relax completely is to stay in a resort that faces the beach and absorb the sight of colourful boats venturing out into the sea early morning for a daily catch of fish.

Distance from Mumbai: 100 kms

How to Reach:
Kihim is accessible by all modes of transport.

By Air:
The nearest airport is at Mumbai.

By Rail:
The nearest railheads are Roha and Pen (35 kms) on the Konkan Railway.

By Road:
Mumbai-Kihim (via Alibaug) is 120 kms. State transport buses ply upto Chondhi which is about 2 kms from Kihim. From there rikshaws are available.

By Water :
Catamarans  are available from Gateway of India upto Mandwa port. Shuttle buses take you upto Chondhi, the fare of which is included in the catamaran service.

Matheran Hill Station - It Has Ample Variety Of Trees ,Birds And Animals To Teach Us Care And Cure

MATHERAN HILL STATION

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Matheran is a most famous and coolest Hill Station situated in Karjat Tahsil, Raigad District of Maharashtra, India. Matheran is the smallest hill station of India. It is located on the range of Western Ghats at height of 800 m (2625 Feet) above sea level. The name Matheran means either ‘Forest on Top’ or ‘Woodlandoverhead’. 

Matheran is located around 90 km from Mumbai, 120 km from Pune and about 320 km from Surat. Matheran is awesome place for to spend weekend.     

Matheran as a Hill Station was discovered by a British, Mr. Huge Mallet, the then Collector of Thane, in 1850.It is one of the few places in the world where vehicles are not allowed, which makes the place different from others.

 Matheran takes you over a hundred years back in time when there were no vehicles. Because of vehicles being banned in Matheran, the place is quite peaceful despite the thousands of lakhs coming to visit throughout the year.

It’s astonishing to travel by Toy train from Neral to Matheran a hill station in Raigad district in Maharashtra (India). Toy Trains journey takes around 281 thriller zigzag turns (ghat) from Neral to Matheran hill top. 

  

Horsemen of Matheran are well known for dedication of their lives to horses and to the tourist of Matheran.  Riding on the muddy slopes of Matheran is amazing to experience.  You can also learn riding lesson at Olympia Racecourse conducted by horsemen of Matheran.

By Air

The nearest airport, Mumbai, 100 km, is well connected with national and international flights. From there, you'll need to switch to train or road.

By Train

It is well connected by rail both, from Mumbai and Pune up to Neral Junction Station, a station at the bottom of the hill. From Neral a small Toy Train (Narrow gauge) takes you through a zigzag route of about 21 kms. to Matheran in two hours time.

By Road

While going to Matheran by road, take Mumbai-Pune Highway(NH-4) upto Chowk Village and turn to Karjat road. From Karjat, the same road goes to Dasturi Naka, i.e. entrance of Matheran via Neral.