Come monsoon and everyone thinks of waterfalls, so Sukeli Waterfalls is one place, which is a must visit during this time.

A visit to the falls, and a view of the gushing waters and surging sprays, will keep your mind and soul refreshed and rejuvenated.

During this time the region is home to a number of migratory birds and apart from the waterfalls, Sukeli offers beautiful views, a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The surroundings of the waterfalls have lush green forests and unexplored valleys, making it ideal for adventure activities like trekking, rappelling and having a picnic with buddies.

Timing: Sunrise to sunset.
Duration: 1 day outing
Best time to visit: During monsoon season from June to September.
Entry Fee: N.A.
Open days: All days of the week.
Visit Duration: 2 – 3 hours.
Photography: Allowed.

Activities

• Trekking
• Waterfall Rappelling
• Family Picnics
• Photography for nature lovers
• Watching rare species of birds

How to reach

Located on Mumbai – Goa highway, Sukeli waterfalls is about 7 km from Kolad village. On Mumbai Goa National Highway 17.

Distance by road:  Mumbai to Roha (116 km) i.e. 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Pune to Sukeli: 135 km i.e. 2 hours and 30 minutes.

By Rail: Roha railway station is nearest to reach Sukeli after which travelers can take local transport or State Transport buses to reach Sukeli.

Places near Sukeli

Kolad village has become a popular destination with tourists from all over Maharashtra for its water rafting, adventure sports and other attractions and is 7 km from Sukeli waterfalls.

Tourists visiting the falls can enjoy an extended vacation to Kolad village.

For more details about Adventure activities in Kolad PLEASE CLICK HERE

For bookings for river rafting in Kolad PLEASE CLICK HERE

Where to Eat

Since Sukeli is a secluded hamlet there are no proper hotels and restaurants, only make shift snack and tea stalls. So, it is advisable to carry your own water and snack items.

Camping

There is no official arrangement or infrastructure for camping at the falls. But adventure enthusiast seeking adventure can try their luck and seek permission from the local authorities and enjoy a camp near the falls.

A humble request

While visiting Sukeli Waterfalls please do not litter and help keep the nature and surroundings clean by carrying back your thrash and disposing it in a decent manner.

Kindly support nature as these small actions by each one of us will help preserve our beautiful waterfalls.

For bookings for a visit to Sukeli Waterfall PLEASE CLICK HERE

Distance: 120 km

Duration: 2 hr and 30 minutes.

Rent a car or Hire a cab or simply drive down to Kolad in your own vehicle, travelling by this mode is ideal when you are going in a group or with families having senior citizens and kids. The route to Kolad is just awesome and is full of picturesque views of mountains, waterfalls, ponds, lakes and beautiful greenery.

There are 2 routes by which you can reach Kolad from Mumbai.

Route 1: Mumbai – Vashi – Kalamboli(take right) – Panvel Bypass – Karnala( Pass Karnal Bird Sanctuary) – Pen – Vadkhal Naka(take left) – Nagaothane – Kolad.

Route 2: Mumbai – Panvel – Mumbai Pune Express Way – Khapoli Exit(Move towards Pen Khapoli Road) – Sharp Right onto Pen  Khapoli Road – Turn left onto Khapoli Pali Road(Continue Driving) – Turn Left on NH66(Mumbai – Goa Road) Continue Driving – Turn Left for Kolad.

Kolad by Train:

Kolad’s railway station lies under Konkan Railways and it connects Kolad with all other major cities of Maharashtra and India.The train route to Kolad is just awesome and it is full of scenic beauty.

From Mumbai there is/are 2 direct Passenger train(s) to Kolad which runs on a daily basis. This is the cheapest way to reach Kolad from Mumbai.

1) Train Name and Number: Diva Sawantwadi Passenger, 50105 – Diva To Sawantwadi Road.

Origin: Panvel              Departure:  07:05
Destination: Kolad   Arrival:    09:17
Time Travel:  2 hr 12 min.

2) Train Name and Number : Dadar Ratnagiri Passenger, 50103 – Dadar (Central) To Ratnagiri.

Origin : Dadar.       Departure : 15:35
Destination : Kolad   Arrival :   19:36
Time Travel : 4 hr 1 min.

You can also travel by shuttle trains from Diva to Roha and from Roha station you can take a shared auto rickshaw to Kolad.

Trains from Mumbai to Roha :

1) Train Name and Number : Rajya Rani Express, 11003 – Dadar (Central) To Sawantwadi Road.
Train Schedule: Daily.
Departure from Dadar(Central) : 00:05.
Arrival at Roha : 03:15.
Time to reach Roha : 3 hr 10 min.

2) Train Name and Number : Dadar Sawantwadi Special Train, 01095.
Train Schedule : Sunday, Tuesday, Friday
Departure from Dadar(Central) : 07:50
Arrival at Roha : 11 : 35
Time to reach Roha : 3 hr 45  min.

3) Netravati Express, 16345 – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus To Trivandrum Central
Train Schedule : Daily
Departure from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT): 11:40
Arrival at Roha : 14 : 42
Time to reach Roha : 3 hr

If you get down at Nagothane railway station, one stop before Roha station (Mumbai to Goa highway is nearby so it’s easy to travel) you will find S.T buses (any bus travelling towards Konkan areas will halt at Kolad naka).

 Kolad by Bus:

State Transport buses are easily available from Mumbai towards Ratnagiri. Tourist can get down at Kolad which is on Mumbai – Goa highway. Travel Duration is about 3 hours.

There are daily ST bus services for Mumbai to Ratnagiri route from Mumbai Central @ 11:00 & 17:00 hrs.

For more Information on MSRTC Bus timing is available on

http://msrtconline.in/timetable.aspx
https://msrtc.maharashtra.gov.in/
http://eroad.in/msrtc-maharashtra_roadways

Also many private owned bus operators provide transport services between Mumbai and Ratnagiri. The first bus from Mumbai departs at around 7:00 a.m. and the last bus departs at around 9:00 p.m.

Tourist can select bus of their choice i.e. Volvo AC,Volvo AC Sleeper, AC Seater Non AC Sleeper and many other.

The most preferred pickup points for this route (Mumbai to Ratnagiri) in Mumbai are

Borivali(East) – Opposite National Park.
Andheri(East) – Bisleri Compound.
Bandra(East) – Kalanagar Bus Stop.

Tour operators providing bus services between Mumbai and Ratnagiri are:

Ghatge Patil Travels   – http://www.gptmohantravels.com/
Mukund Krupa Travels   – http://www.mukundkrupa.com/
Lambodar Tours and Travels – http://www.lambodartoursandtravels.com/index.html
Neeta tours and travels – http://neetabus.in/
Paulo Travels – http://www.phmgoa.com/

Please enquire before booking your tickets online as the journey time and pickup point close to you may differ with different bus operator.

Regular destinations like Matheran, Mahableshwar or Lonavala however beautiful are generally overcrowded and overpriced during weekends. So, instead plan a weekend trip to this picturesque little village of Kolad, which is about 120 km from both Mumbai and Pune.

About Kolad

Kolad is a small prosperous village situated on the banks of river Kundalika in Raigad district of Maharashtra. This hamlet is blessed with lush greenery and at its backdrop is the majestic Sahyadri mountain range with beautiful valleys and marshlands adding to the scenic beauty. Kolad became popular after it was discovered by a few hikers and adventure sport lovers and they found it an ideal location for conducting adventurous activities. Today, Kolad is steadily gaining recognition with tourist due to its vicinity to resorts, farmhouses, river rafting facilities, campsites, waterfalls, dams, forts, lakes and other scenic attractions.

Best time to visit Kolad

Between June to March is the ideal for visiting Kolad. Monsoon season is the most beautiful time to visit, winters are pleasant. While summer months of March to May are slightly hotter hence should be avoided.

Adventure activities @ Kolad

White water river rafting:

The biggest attraction in Kolad is the ‘Kundalika River Rafting’. The source of Kundalika River is from Tamhini Ghat and it flows through Kolad village and is a perfect place for rafting for amateurs. This rafting activity is conducted between two dams which are about 12 km apart. Rafting starts from the lower side of Bhira Dam and runs into Dolwahal Dam and since there is no unfamiliar changes in the levels of water this river is highly safe and has been recognized as water sports hub. Enjoy rafting in this 12 km water stretch which is full of exciting rapids of grade 3 type making it a fun-filled 2 hour activity.

 A visit during the monsoon season is ideal since rafting activities are at its peak due to the high levels of water.

Indulge in river rafting as this activity apart from being thrilling and exciting, will help you get over your fears and will make you a stronger and courageous person.

This is the only rafting facility in India that is operational all round the year.

Click here to know more about the charges and date availability for river rafting in Kolad

 Other River Adventures:

Besides river rafting, the Kundalika River offers other river adventures like kayaking, canoeing and river zip line crossing. Boating through this river is a relaxing experience as you get to watch the gentle pace of village life of Kolad and its surroundings which is rich in vegetation and has a great biological diversity.

Land Adventures @ Kolad:

Kolad is well known for its waterfalls, rugged topography and rocky mountains. Here the trekking trails offered vary from medium challenges to adventurous, and trekking during the monsoon season has its own charm as nature is at its best as there is water on all sides and trekking amidst rain drenched trees and mist covered mountains makes it a unique feature of Kolad.

Tourist can also indulge in other adventurous activities like mountain biking, paragliding, rock climbing, rappelling and climbing up through thundering waterfalls enjoying the beautiful scenery while being a part it.

With growing popularity Kolad has become home to a few campsites and farm houses, which have a breathtaking views and complete access to the backwaters of the Kundalika River.

Farmhouse stays @ Kolad

After a fun-filled day of adventure farm houses in Kolad offer a peaceful home stay and tourist can get the much needed rest after a tiring day of activities. Here you can enjoy a farm type adventure stay which includes activities for both individuals and corporate houses. Birding enthusiasts must pack appropriate binoculars and amateurs should carry birding books since the farm houses here are amidst rich vegetation and one can get to see at least 40 different species of birds and animals.

Click here to know more about the accommodations and rafting packages in Kolad

Camping adventures @ Kolad

Campsites in Kolad provide a perfect ambiance for visiting tourist to enjoy a romantic evening with their better half’s or with their friends. As night falls and it gets a bit chilly the entire campsite is bathed in golden glow this is the ideal time to sit by a campfire. Tourist can prepare a barbecue and test their skills while meeting other campers and share with them their travel stories.

The campsites are well equipped with luxury tents, picnic tables, lanterns and spacious ground for outdoor activities.

Be it a campsite or a farm stay every need and comfort of the tourist is planned and well taken care of.

Click here to know more about the campsite accommodations and rafting packages in Kolad

Camping Checklist: Carry these essentials for a safe camping experience.

• Torch
• Sturdy rope
• Pen knife
• First aid kit
• Rain-wear
• Toiletries
• Sleeping bag
• Insect repellent

Attractions In & Around Kolad

• Kundalika River
• Bhira Dam (Tata Powerhouse Dam)
• Dholwal Dam
• Kuda Caves
• Kolad Museum
• Sutarwadi Lake
• Tamhini Falls
• Ghosala Fort
•  Gaimukh
• Tala Fort

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