Kolad is a village in dirtrict Raigad,in state Maharashtra, India. It is 117 km from Mumbai on the National Highway number 17 ( Mumbai - Goa ). It lies on the banks of River Kundalika. The village post office Postal Index Number (PIN code) of Kolad is 402304 & 402109.
Kolad is fast gaining recognition due to resorts which provide river rafting opportunities on the Kundalika River.
- Resorts: in wilderness near , around the river and dams.
- Kundalika river: river rafting and camping throughout the year.
- Waterfalls: on state highway 60 towards pune in the rains.
- Adventure sports: Rafting, Rappelling, Jungle camping, kayaking, Para sail, Aeromodelling & all kind of outdoor activities.
- Gaimukh
- Devi Kedar Janani Hill
- Kolad Dam
- Bhira Dam
- Dholwal - Pui Dam
- Sutarwadi Lake
- Tala Fort
- Kanal Avenue
- Tamhini Falls
- Ghosala Fort
- Kuda Caves
Kolad is located on NH 17, popularly known as the Mumbai - Goa highway. Kolad can also be accessed from the Mumbai Pune Expressway, via the Khopoli exit, and State Highway 60. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) operates regular bus services to Roha. Auto rickshaws also ply the route.
Kolad Railway Station
Kolad railway station is the first station on the Konkan Railway line. Express and mail trains connect Kolad to Mumbai in approximately three hours. Kolad is the starting point for the roll-on/roll-off (RORO) service of the Konkan Railway, a road - rail synergy system, where loaded trucks are directly carried by railway wagons and delivered to their destination by rail. This service was introduced in January 1999.
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