Forest Trails Mahabaleshwar

• Pune-to-Pune escorted trip: Safe, supervised travel from Pune to the Mahabaleshwar campsite and back, in a private, chartered AC vehicle.

• Forest campsite experience: Stay in cosy, multiple‑sharing dormitories at a nature-friendly campsite in Mahabaleshwar.

• Scenic viewpoints & valleys: Visit panoramic viewpoints, observe the dramatic Savitri Gorge, and enjoy sunset views over the Sahyadri ranges.

• Origins of five rivers: Explore the Old Mahabaleshwar Temple complex and learn how the Koyna, Savitri, Gayatri, Venna and Krishna rivers originate in this region.

• Valley and river-source trail: Walk through dense forest to a stunning valley viewpoint, discovering the rugged birthplace area of the Solshi River.

• Hidden Village Trek: Trek through evergreen forests to a hidden historical village and see an ancient Shivkalin bridge from the era of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

• Pratapgad Fort exploration: Visit the mighty Pratapgad Fort, walk through its ramparts and hear inspiring stories of Maratha courage and strategy.

• Umrath Village visit: Travel to Umrath Village, the birthplace of Tanaji Malusare, and pay respects at the memorials to Tanaji Malusare and Shelar‑mama to deepen your connection to history.

• Honey Collection & Research Centre: Learn about bees, pollination and honey production with a guided visit to a honey centre.

• Lunch at Mapro Garden: End the camp on a high note with a fun, lip-smacking farewell lunch at Mapro Garden on the way back to Pune.

• Group games & bonding: Participate in ice‑breaker activities, orientation games, and evening sharing sessions designed to build friendships and confidence.

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What Participants Will Learn

• Closer connection with nature by understanding basic forest ecology, observing local trees, plants and, where possible, birds and insects on guided walks.

• Environmental responsibility by learning and practising Leave No Trace (LNT) principles during trails and campsite activities, and developing respect for natural spaces, wildlife and shared resources.

• Geography & river systems by seeing how plateaus, valleys and gorges are formed in a real landscape, and learning how multiple major rivers originate from the Mahabaleshwar region and how dams and catchments work.

• History and heritage on the field by gaining a first-hand understanding of the Maratha era, especially the time of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and connecting with stories of Pratapgad Fort, Tanaji Malusare and Shelar‑mama while standing at actual historical locations (including Tanaji’s birthplace, Umrath Village).

• Teamwork, confidence and life skills are developed by building teamwork and cooperation through group games, shared dorm stays and joint activities; developing confidence and resilience by walking on forest trails, climbing fort steps and managing a simple camp routine away from home; and improving social skills and independence by living with peers, sharing space and following a structured day plan.

• Respect for safety and discipline in the outdoors by understanding the importance of listening to instructions, following safety rules and looking out for fellow campers