Mahdei/Surla Rivers, Goa, June to October

(South West Monsoon season only)

Goa Rafting

Though normally more associated with beaches, parties, heritage and colourful markets rather than Wilderness and remote landscapes, Goa has a surprise for you. Sattari District in Goa is one of the state's hidden gems. An area where the sheer open face of the Western Ghats is exposed to the full might of the South West Monsoon and the valleys below drain the highest rainfall in Goa. This drainage system, a complicated zig zagging of valleys with a stunning cover of dripping evergreen forest forms the escape for the outpouring of water that is the Mahdei River System. We invite you to join us on a journey down the 2 major tributaries of this amazing environment. We believe it offers the best forest views and richest environment of any of our Southern River Adventures trips. We have been lucky enough to locate 2 significant river stretches in this paradise, which offer fun for the beginner, family and advanced rafter alike. Apart from the fact that we have something to offer everyone, we also have the greatest frequency of rapids on any river in South India. On the advanced stretch we have as many as 35 rapids between the class of 2 to 4 and on the easier stretch we have at least 15. Not to mention that this is the longest stretch of white water commercially rafted in South India. Do not miss these trips when it rains ...think of us!

Mahdei. Class 2 to 3 rapids. 10kms (From June to October). Fun for the family and adults. Plenty of big waves and bouncy fun. Available at almost any water level. Rapids with names like "Big Daddy" "Giant Haystacks" "Y fronts" and "Pipeline" ensure that this never gets boring and always wet!
Non swimmers welcome. Minimum age 10 years, or four feet in height. Secure foot wear for rafting. No pregnant guests. No long loose clothing. Minimum number of 6 guests to run a trip.

Surla/Mahdei. Class 2 to 4 rapids. 18kms (From July to September). We believe this is the best trip available in South India. When the water levels permit, we love to run this section. Starting with the technical and fast Surla River we will encounter class 4 rapids called "Spiders Breath", "Gates of Delirium" and "Heroes for Zeros". We run this small, steep river all the way down into the grand finale "The White Mile", a one mile section of non stop white water, with drop after drop all the way down to it's confluence with it's big sister the Mahdei. From there we enjoy the bouncy waves for 10 km until our finish point.

Guest Requirements. Anyone who comes on this trip should be comfortable in water and not too frightened, though swimming is not compulsory, it is preferred. Minimum age 16 years. Secure foot wear for rafting. No pregnant guests. No long loose clothing. Reasonable level of fitness is required. Minimum number of 6 guests to run a trip.

Trips depart from Mapusa or Panjim. Or alternatively you can meet us in Valpoi if you wish to use your own transport.

Season. June To October for the Mahdei and July to September for the Surla/Mahdei. The season will vary a little depending on the onset and retreat of the South West Monsoon. In high water levels we do not run the Surla/Mahdei.

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