You’ve been waiting to go to Rishikesh for white water rafting but haven’t been able to do so in a while. Fret no further, as this comes as good news for mumbaikars. You can go white water rafting just on the outskirts of Mumbai and indulge in the sport by dodging the rapids in the Kundalika river. Kundalika river originates at a small town called Bhira in Maharashtra, about 150 km south east of Mumbai.

What are the charges for white water rafting?

The minimum people for rafting is 6. The charge per person on a weekday is Rs 775/- and on the weekend (Saturday, Sunday and public holidays) is Rs 1240/-. This charge include your rafting equipment, guide charges and the government tax.

Brunch arrangement at the venue?

Brunch can be arranged at an additional cost. That will cost you Rs 325/0 per head inclusive of taxes (Veg + Non Veg)

Is there any accommodation arrangement?

There are plenty of options to stay. You can book an entire cottage that fits 6, which will cost you Rs 8000/-.  A double cottage would cost you Rs 2200/-. If you are going in a big group, you can book the dormitory which fits 15 people and will cost you Rs 1400/-.

What else can I do apart from white water rafting?

There are plenty of options to choose from:

Para sailing  – Rs 450 per head

Rock climbing – Rs 450 per head

Raft building – Rs 300 per head

Flying Fox – Rs 200 per head

Zorbing – Rs 200 per head

Paint ball (100 balls) – Rs 1000

How to reach Kundalika white water rafting spot?

If you have a driver with you:

Pune – Chandani Chowk – Pirangut – Paud – Mulshi – Tamhini Ghat – Vile Phata (Diversion), 79 kms – Just ahead of this diversion, look for a very small hotel (dhaba) called Deep Sahyadri to satisfy yourselves that you are on the correct route – little ahead to the right a road leads to Vile Village which is to be avoided – continue ahead, take a right turn (lookout for this turn which slopes downwards, just after the railings). Continue ahead till you see a bridge. Turn left just before the bridge. You will see unfinished / under construcion structure and river Kundalika flowing behind it. This is your Rafting Start Point which is Saje village. After dropping you at the Rafting Start Point, your driver will be guided by the staff to reach Rafting End Point by road in Sutarwadi, to pick you up after your Rafting session is over.

If you are driving your vehicle:

Park your vehicle at the main office. It is for safety of your own vehicle. Though you would be Parking the vehicle at your own risk.