It is human nature that we always try to find new places around us to relax, enjoy and unwind from the hustle and bustle of busy city life. There is one place called Kolad between Mumbai and Pune quite an unexplored destination and that is why low head counts can be found here. Kolad comes under Mahad region of district Raigad in the state of Maharashtra. It is a small village surrounded by the scenic rocky Sahyadri mountain range. Maharashtra is a state which is very well blessed by the Mother Nature as it has plenty of natural surroundings, mountains and rivers that has given birth to many tourist destinations across the state among which some are popular but some destinations are still unexplored and untouched.Why Kolad is famous for?1. Scenic beauty of nature2. Water falls3. Bhira Dam (Tata Power House)4. Ghosla Fort5. Tala Fort6. Dholwal Dam7. Kuda Caves8. Tamhini Falls9. Sutarwadi Lake10. Kanal Avenue11. Gaimukh12. Jananni Hill13. Kundlika River14. Kashtshilp (Kolad Museum)What activities to do in Kolad?1. White water River rafting 2. Trekking 3. Boating 4. Kayaking 5. River crossing 6. Paragliding 7. Jungle campingBest time to visit KoladDuring summer the temperature revolves around 28*c to 40*c which is very hot and suitable to visit the place while in monsoon this place gets heavy rains which again make it not appropriate to visit and enjoy. The best time to visit Kolad is winter when humidity is low and weather is cool and pleasant to roam around. That is why from October to February is the best time to visit this place.How to reach there?Kolad is tiny beautiful hamlet on the Mumbai Goa route. The way to Kolad is just awesome as it is full of nature’s gift of scenic greenery, waterfalls, ponds, unpolluted environs, mountains. It is easily approachable by road and railways. Kolad is 122 kilometres from Pune. Kolad railway station is built on the Konkan Railway Line and considered to be the starting point of RORO (Roll On Roll Off) service on this Line. The road ways is directly connected to Pune, Mumbai and other major cities of state. RORO is a system in which the loaded trucks are directly carried away by railway wagons and reached to their destinations by trains as the route by road is very difficult to cross the Ghats, narrow and poor condition roads with loaded trucks and thus it is easier way to transport.What to do in Kolad?Kolad is the perfect place for river sport and nature lovers who can get here the perfect blend of relaxation along with adventure. Various river sports like white water river rafting, kayaking, boating, river crossing make the visit unforgettable. For river rafting you must need lots of courage as it is a challenging and adventurous sport. Trekking, aero modelling and paragliding activities are also there to enjoy the stay. Jungle camping arrangements are also there to get lost in the jungle life. Apart from these one can make a visit to the Kolad museum which is famous for Kolad’s kashtshilp. As the name suggest kashtshilp is an art of making sculptures using bamboo and wood. This museum displays work of Ramesh Ghone and other artists. Mr. Ramesh Ghone was a well known sculptor who made the royal tenets of Shivaji Maharaj, various lamps and bas carvings.Kolad is a place full of lush greenery, hilly mountains, white water river and marshlands which makes it a magnificent destination to visit. The kundalika river is the fastest flowing river in South India having a 14 kilometre stretch of rapid flow making it ideal place for water rafting. It is ever flowing river because the water is released in it from the nearby dams. It offers ideal locations for various river sport activities. Due to surround by rocky mountains this place also offers many trekking opportunities for trekking lovers. There are plenty of water falls in the region that helps one to connect with nature when you go after monsoon. There are many resorts, hotels and farms to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. They cost you between Rs. 3000 to 5000 per head including everything.Attractions near KoladKundalika River: Ultimate destination for the river rafting and camping.Waterfalls: The road leading towards Pune through Tamhini Ghat houses numerous astonishing waterfalls.Bhira Dam : Bhira Dam is also known as Tata Power House Dam, is situated in a small village near Kolad. The dam was constructed in 1927 as one of the biggest hydraulic projects of its time in India.Kuda Caves: Located in village Kuda, Kuda caves have 15 unique Buddhist caves which were excavated by first century B.C.Ruchi Mahajan