Update: Only two batches on the 1st and 8th Aug 2010 are now open for registration. Registration on a strictly first come first serve basis. If you plan to attend, please contact us.

Waterfall rappelling (abseiling) outings to Kondana Caves this monsoon – not to be mistaken with Kondana fort, which is another place altogether. Waterfall rappelling or waterfall abseiling near Mumbai is catchy. Last year, we sold batches out. This year, we have planned more!

Our group will leave Mumbai at 6:00am and go to Kondivade village. After a filling breakfast, we head on to the caves, which is about an hours moderate walk. Once there, we have some time to explore the caves and rappel down the waterfall that curtains the mouth of the cave.

Rappelling is a means of descending steep vertical faces with the assistance of a rope and specialized equipment. It is a quick and exciting experience. When you combine it with the magic of the Sahyadri in the monsoon, you get to do that exciting descent through a waterfall. You won’t believe how much fun it is, till you experience it.

We walk down to Kondivade for a late lunch and some time to clean and freshen up. We leave for Mumbai post tea and snacks in the evening. We should be back by 8pm or so (depending on traffic).

Participation is open for teenagers and above in age, right up to your fifties. Please note that while there is nothing difficult, there is a fair amount of walking and physical exertion involved, and discuss any fitness and health concerns with Raka before confirming your participation.

Charges and timing for waterfall rappelling

Dates announced so far are 27th June, 11th July, 25 July and 8th August 2010. Please note that the rappelling on 27th was cancelled due to delay in the onset of monsoons.

The fees for this adventure outing are Rs.1,400/- per head. These include travel, breakfast, lunch and snacks; and skilled instruction and equipment for the hike and rappelling.

You can also register online and make your payment through PayPal. You can use your PayPal account, if you have one, or your credit card to make payments. The payment will be in dollars, which may or may not be exactly equal to the fee in rupees.

If you would like to join in, please speak with Raghavendra Kale (Raka) directly on 09869433342 or (if there is some problem getting through to him) Vidyut Kale – 09892469127. If you are planning on coming, it is important to confirm your attendance as early as possible (at least ten days in advance), as we will be operating on a first-come-first serve.

If there remains a difficulty in getting through to either of us, please comment on this post  with your correct email address, and we will get back to you. You may also contact us through the contact form here.