Kolad is a village located in the Raigad district of the state of Maharashtra. This tourist attraction is situated on the banks of the beautiful River Kundalika. There are a number of travel places in the district for which tourism to this place has become so famous. The mesmerizing waterfalls, the green meadows and the scenic beauty of the Sahyadris make this destination very attractive and picturesque. The adventure lovers are highly interested in this tourism place that offers them many exciting adventurous sports like river rafting, kayaking and rappelling. One should definitely try the white water rafting at Kolad for which it is very famous. The place also has many forts, one of which is the Ghosala Fort that exhibits an outstanding work of art. The fort also has two temples and a Dargarh. The Tala Fort is another site to be visited from where you can get an amazing view of the Rajpuri River. One of the most beautiful sightseeing places at Kolad is the Tamhini Ghat waterfall whose scenic beauty will leave you awestruck. Other nearby attractions to these waterfalls are the hot springs at Uddhar and the Kansai waterfall. The district also has many dams among which the most famous one is the Bhira Dam which is a must visit. The place has lovely resorts for the accommodation of the tourists where you can enjoy perfectly relaxed holidays.
Getting There
The district has its own railway station that is connected to all the major cities of the country, and thus, communication is not at all a problem here. You can even take a flight to the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and then travel to Kolad. There are many private buses and taxis operating here that help the tourists in commuting from one place to another.
Best time to Visit
Tour to this place is best enjoyed during the monsoon months or in the winter months when the weather remains cool and pleasant. Thus, it is best to plan vacations here between the months of June and March.
Top Things to Do & See in and around
This holiday destination of Maharashtra is a perfect package for adventure and nature lovers as well as the history buffs. The tourists travelling here often visit Buddhist caves one of which is the Kuda Mandad Caves. You will find here many paintings, inscriptions and sculpture of Lord Buddha. Another pilgrimage site in Kolad is the Gaimukh temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also ideal to try out some of the local Maharashtra delicacies to spice up your vacations here.
