Nature Trails - Corporate Team Outing, Kolad (Kundalika River)
Overview
Beyond Destinations
- Nature Trails is one of Maharashtra's most respected experiential learning and adventure resort brands, operating three premium properties across Maharashtra - Nature Trails Kundalika (Kolad), Nature Trails Durshet (Khopoli), and Nature Trails Sajan (Vikramgad). Each property is uniquely situated within pristine natural environments offering different adventure and team building experiences for corporate groups. The brand is owned by Thomas Cook (India) Limited, ensuring the highest standards of hospitality and corporate event management.
- Nature Trails Kundalika, located on the banks of the Kundalika River near Kolad, is specially renowned for white-water rafting-based corporate team building. The property features comfortable AC tents and river-view rooms, a well-equipped conference hall with modern AV equipment, spacious outdoor activity zones, campfire areas, and a dining facility offering authentic Maharashtrian cuisine. The Kundalika River, with its Grade 2-3 rapids, provides year-round rafting, making it a preferred destination for corporate groups seeking adrenaline-based team bonding.
- Nature Trails has been facilitating corporate team building experiences for over 35 years since its inception in 1989. Their experienced facilitators combine adventure activities with structured team learning interventions that are aligned to corporate objectives. Programs are customizable by team size, duration, objectives, and activity mix, with dedicated corporate relationship managers handling every aspect of event coordination.
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Team Size: Min 10 - Max 100 per batch
Location: Nature Trails Kundalika - Village Kamath, Taluka Roha, Kolad, Raigad District, Maharashtra | Nature Trails Durshet - Khopoli | Nature Trails Sajan - Vikramgad
Meals: Yes - All meals included. Authentic Maharashtrian buffet cuisine. Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian, and Jain options. Riverside dining experience.
Best Time: June, July, August, September (Monsoon - Best for Rafting) | October, November, December, January, February (Post-Monsoon and Winter - Pleasant Season) | March, April, May (Summer Programs)
Activity Category Type: Adventure Team Building / Outdoor Experiential Learning
WHAT AWAITS YOU
Activities Description
- White Water Rafting - Grade 2-3 Kundalika River rapids (year-round)
- Kayaking - River kayaking with trained instructors
- Zip Lining - Aerial activity over scenic terrain
- River Crossing - Team rope bridge crossing
- Trekking and Nature Walks - Guided forest and hill trails
- Archery - Target archery with safety guidance
- Valley Crossing - High-wire team crossing activity
- Campfire Sessions - Evening bonding around bonfire
- Team Building Games - Customized indoor and outdoor team challenges
- Cooking Competition - Outdoor team cooking challenge
- Birdwatching - Expert-guided ornithology session
- Yoga and Meditation - Morning mindfulness sessions
- White-water rafting at Nature Trails creates an intense shared experience that is unparalleled for corporate team building. The rapids demand synchronized paddling, clear communication, quick decision-making under pressure, and absolute trust in teammates - skills that directly translate to workplace effectiveness. When corporate teams navigate challenging rapids together, they develop deeper bonds and mutual respect than any boardroom exercise can create.
- Nature Trails' trained facilitators ensure that every adventure activity is followed by a structured debrief that helps participants articulate their learnings and connect experiences to workplace scenarios. This action-reflection cycle is central to Nature Trails' experiential learning methodology, ensuring that the fun and adrenaline of adventure translate into concrete behavioral insights and team improvements.
Journey Route
How to Reach
By Air
": Mumbai Airport (120 km from Kolad, approx.
2.5 hours).
Pune Airport (100 km from Kolad, approx.
2.5 hours).
Resort coordinates group transportation.
By Train
Roha Railway Station (25 km from Kolad, approx.
45 minutes).
Well-connected from Mumbai and Pune.
Resort transport from station on prior arrangement.
By Road
From Mumbai: Via NH66 (Old Mumbai-Goa Highway) through Khopoli, approx.
120 km, 2.5-3 hours.
From Pune: Via Pune-Bangalore Highway then Kolad Road, approx.
100 km, 2.5 hours.
AC coach transport arranged for corporate groups."
Timeline
Journey Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at Kolad, welcome orientation, white-water rafting (2-3 hours), lunch, team building games, campfire evening with cultural program, dinner. An exciting start with adventure, bonding, and a lively evening.
Day 2
Morning yoga/nature walk, breakfast, zip lining and river crossing, team challenge debrief session, lunch, checkout and departure. A refreshing and action-packed day ending with a smooth departure.
What's Included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Rafting with life jackets and safety equipment
- All adventure activities in package
- Accommodation (residential packages)
- All meals
- Certified instructors and facilitators
- Conference hall (residential packages)
- Transportation from nearest station
- First aid support
Excluded
- Travel to/from Kolad
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal insurance
- Medical expenses beyond first aid
- Optional additional activities outside package
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Safety Policies
Safety Measures
- Safety is paramount at Nature Trails, with trained instructors and top-notch equipment ensuring adventure experiences with complete peace of mind.
- Certified river rafting guides with extensive experience
- Life jackets and helmets mandatory for all water activities
- Safety kayaks following raft groups during rafting
- Daily equipment safety check before all activities
- First aid trained staff on site at all times
- Emergency protocols and nearest hospital coordination
- Weather and water level monitoring before rafting
- Non-swimmers identified and given appropriate activity alternatives
Curated Facilities
Accommodation & Conference Facilities
- AC tents with proper beds and attached/shared bathrooms
- River-view rooms available
- Conference hall for 50 persons with projector and PA system
- Open-air amphitheater
- Campfire area
- Riverside dining pavilion
- Swimming pool at Durshet property.
Travel Policies
Terms & Conditions
- 50% advance required to confirm corporate booking
- Balance 15 days before event date
- GST applicable as per government norms
- Customized quotation provided for groups
- 30+ days notice: Full refund minus 10% admin fee
- 15-30 days: 50% refund
- Less than 15 days: No refund
- Force majeure: Full credit note for rescheduling
- Customized programs available on request
- Minimum guaranteed headcount required at booking
- Additional participants chargeable at per-head rate
- Program itinerary can be customized to company objectives
- Alcohol policy: Available at additional cost at resort bar
- Group insurance included in package
- Company/participants responsible for undisclosed medical conditions
- Management reserves right to modify activity sequence
- No refund for no-shows on day of event
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