Kolad
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Kolad is a village, in Raigad district
, Maharashtra
State, India
.
Kolad, a thriving tiny village in the Mahad region in the state of Maharashtra, is blessed with natural foliage and luxuriant greenery. Situated at the backdrop of the majestic Sahyadris, Kolad’s magnificent valleys give it a picturesque appearance.
The greatest attraction of this charming village is the ‘Kundalika River’, which is one among the fastest flowing river in South Maharashtra. Water released from the nearby dams makes the river ever flowing. Kundalika riverbeds in Kolad are ideal locations for adventurous activities.
It is a spectacular location to experience the pleasure of white water river rafting. Kundalika River’s 12-kilometre stretch of exciting rapids will provide 2 hours white water rafting. Rafting through the river calls for extreme courage and bravery. Water rafting in the river reaches its zenith during monsoon season since the water levels are high.
Apart from river rafting this river offers other excellent ventures like Kayaking, Jungle Camping, and River crossing. Boating through the river is a real experience for any of the visitor and lush magnificent greenery around the riverbanks can be enjoyed by it. This scenic locale with the fascinating and amazing spectacle of nature is a recommended picnic spot for those who prefer to enjoy the lovely warmth of nature.
( PIN code) is 402304 & 402109 and is served by Kolad post office.
Some of nearby villages are Gove , Pugaon , Pui
, Suttarwadi, Kudali, Ambewali, Kamat
, Jamgaon
, Durtoli, Bhira
, Ville
, Tise
, Bhuvan, Talavali
Nearby towns are Roha
, Mangaon
, Nagothane
Dam of kundlika river is situated in pui village.
to Goa
on NH 17 connecting Nagothane - Kolad - Mangaon
. It lies on the banks of River Kundalika. It is three hours by train from Mumbai, via Roha
by train.
You Could also approach the same via Mumbai Pune Express Highway - Pay toll and take left at Khopoli exit. Head through the over bridge towards PALI. Pass through SH 96 - pali famous for its Ganpati temple. Towards Bhira you drive on to SH 60 which towards right leads to KOLAD.
You could also take a train "the Konkan Railway" via Roha it is three hours from Mumbai.
There are ST Buses & Auto rikshaws from Roha to Kolad.
Rivers and waterfalls are good post monsoons.
Other minor roads are maintained by Gram Panchayat.
Electricity is provided by state run MSEB.
Telecom serives are handled by the state run BSNL telecom and other private players. Broadband is provided by BSNL.
BSNL & TATA are the only service providers with complete network.
Its best being around a KANAL.
RORO means Roll On Roll Off, where loaded trucks are directly carried by railway wagons and reached to destination by trains. Konkan railways passes through tough terrains of India. There is NH-17 passing through same route. Truck drivers find it extremely difficult to drive loaded trucks through ghats,undulating surfaces,narrow roads and poor road & weather conditions. The KRC came with concept of RORO , where loaded trucks are moved on wagons and are traveled by train. This has helped in saving of fuels, decrease in wear and tear of lorries(trucks), relief to drivers of driving in extreme conditions,can reach faster to destination. This also helps in decongestion of roads and lowering of pollution. This concept has been beneficial for both truck operators and KRC.
Raigad district
Raigad District , also known as Raigarh District, is a district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Konkan region. The district was renamed after Raigad, the fort which was the former capital of the Maratha leader Shivaji, and is located in the interior regions of the district,...
, Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
State, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Kolad, a thriving tiny village in the Mahad region in the state of Maharashtra, is blessed with natural foliage and luxuriant greenery. Situated at the backdrop of the majestic Sahyadris, Kolad’s magnificent valleys give it a picturesque appearance.
The greatest attraction of this charming village is the ‘Kundalika River’, which is one among the fastest flowing river in South Maharashtra. Water released from the nearby dams makes the river ever flowing. Kundalika riverbeds in Kolad are ideal locations for adventurous activities.
It is a spectacular location to experience the pleasure of white water river rafting. Kundalika River’s 12-kilometre stretch of exciting rapids will provide 2 hours white water rafting. Rafting through the river calls for extreme courage and bravery. Water rafting in the river reaches its zenith during monsoon season since the water levels are high.
Apart from river rafting this river offers other excellent ventures like Kayaking, Jungle Camping, and River crossing. Boating through the river is a real experience for any of the visitor and lush magnificent greenery around the riverbanks can be enjoyed by it. This scenic locale with the fascinating and amazing spectacle of nature is a recommended picnic spot for those who prefer to enjoy the lovely warmth of nature.
Fast Facts
- District: Raigad
- Taluka: Roha.
- Famous for: Rafting
- Languages: Marathi, Hindi, English.
- Best Season: Jan - Feb
- Weather: Summer 28-40°C, Winter 12-33°C
- Altitude: 60 m
- Pincode: 402109
- STD code: 02194
Geography
The village post office Postal Index NumberPostal Index Number
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( PIN code) is 402304 & 402109 and is served by Kolad post office.
Some of nearby villages are Gove , Pugaon , Pui
Pui
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, Suttarwadi, Kudali, Ambewali, Kamat
Kamat
Kamath or Kamat is a common surname amongst the Goud Saraswat Brahmins of the Konkan and Malabar coasts of India in the states of Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra. They usually speak Konkani and is considered as their mother tongue. And most often Marathi or Kannada as their secondary language...
, Jamgaon
Jamgaon
Jamgaon , is a village in Parner taluka in Ahmednagar district of state of Maharashtra, India....
, Durtoli, Bhira
Bhira
Bhira is a small village in state of Maharashtra located about 150 km from Mumbai. It has the third hydropower plant installed by The Tata Power Company Ltd. in 1927...
, Ville
Ville
Ville is the modern French word of Latin origin now meaning city or town, but the first meaning in the middle-ages was farm and then village...
, Tise
Tise
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, Bhuvan, Talavali
Nearby towns are Roha
Roha
Roha is a small town in Maharashtra state of India, 120 km south-east of Mumbai. Many chemical industries have opened up their manufacturing bases here. Roha is located between the banks of the Kundalika River and the hills of Kalasgiri...
, Mangaon
Mangaon
Mangaon is a town in district of Raigad in the Indian state of Maharashtra.It is located on Mumbai-Goa National Highway .Places to see near Mangaon are Raigad fort and Harihareshwar Shiv temple.-See also:...
, Nagothane
Dam of kundlika river is situated in pui village.
Transport
Kolad is located south of PanvelPanvel
Panvel is city and a municipal council in Raigad district in the state of Maharashtra. Panvel is also known as the gateway of Konkan region. It adjoins Navi Mumbai, and is just after the Thane district border. Panvel is located on the Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway about 21 kilometres from...
to Goa
Goa
Goa , a former Portuguese colony, is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in South West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its...
on NH 17 connecting Nagothane - Kolad - Mangaon
Mangaon
Mangaon is a town in district of Raigad in the Indian state of Maharashtra.It is located on Mumbai-Goa National Highway .Places to see near Mangaon are Raigad fort and Harihareshwar Shiv temple.-See also:...
. It lies on the banks of River Kundalika. It is three hours by train from Mumbai, via Roha
Roha
Roha is a small town in Maharashtra state of India, 120 km south-east of Mumbai. Many chemical industries have opened up their manufacturing bases here. Roha is located between the banks of the Kundalika River and the hills of Kalasgiri...
by train.
You Could also approach the same via Mumbai Pune Express Highway - Pay toll and take left at Khopoli exit. Head through the over bridge towards PALI. Pass through SH 96 - pali famous for its Ganpati temple. Towards Bhira you drive on to SH 60 which towards right leads to KOLAD.
You could also take a train "the Konkan Railway" via Roha it is three hours from Mumbai.
- 06.20 from Diva Jn. (Diva-Madgaon which passes through Roha)
- 09.10 from Diva Jn. (Diva-Roha)
- 11.40 Netravati Express from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (passes through Roha)
- 15.35 Dadar- Ratnagiri. (which passes through Roha)
- 20.00 from Diva Jn. (Diva-Roha)
There are ST Buses & Auto rikshaws from Roha to Kolad.
Weather
Kolad has a varied climate; spring (March to May) is hot and sultry, while the monsoon season (June to September) is accompanied by heavy rainfalls. Winters are during November and February and are characterized by medium level of humidity and cool weather. The best time to visit here is from June to March.Rivers and waterfalls are good post monsoons.
Attractions
- Kundalika River
- Bhira Dam (Tata Powerhouse Dam)
- Dholwal - Pui Dam
- Ghosala Fort
- Kuda Caves
- Tala Fort
- Sutarwadi Lake
- Kanal Avenue
- Tamhini Falls
- Gaimukh
- Rafting
- Jananni Hill
Infrastructure
Most of the infrastructure in Kolad are maintained by gram panchayat, which include paving the roads, provision of water supply and other essential serives like garbage disposal and beautification.Other minor roads are maintained by Gram Panchayat.
Electricity is provided by state run MSEB.
Telecom serives are handled by the state run BSNL telecom and other private players. Broadband is provided by BSNL.
BSNL & TATA are the only service providers with complete network.
Its best being around a KANAL.
Kolad Railway Station
Kolad is the first (northernmost) station on Konkan Railway. It is the starting point for RORO Service on Konkan Railway.RORO means Roll On Roll Off, where loaded trucks are directly carried by railway wagons and reached to destination by trains. Konkan railways passes through tough terrains of India. There is NH-17 passing through same route. Truck drivers find it extremely difficult to drive loaded trucks through ghats,undulating surfaces,narrow roads and poor road & weather conditions. The KRC came with concept of RORO , where loaded trucks are moved on wagons and are traveled by train. This has helped in saving of fuels, decrease in wear and tear of lorries(trucks), relief to drivers of driving in extreme conditions,can reach faster to destination. This also helps in decongestion of roads and lowering of pollution. This concept has been beneficial for both truck operators and KRC.
Place to visit
- Resorts in wilderness near / around the river and dams.
- Kundalika river river rafting and camping throughout the year.
- Water falls on state highway 60 towards pune in the rains.
- Adventure sports Rafting, Rappling, Jungle camping, kayaking, Para sail, Aeromodeling & all kind of outdoor activities.