Sahyadri School , Pune

Born out of Krishnamurti’s oft-expressed wish to his friend, the late Shri Achyut Patwardhan whose tireless efforts and generous assistance from several well-wishers, the Sahyadri School commenced in 1995. Located on Tiwai Hill and nestled in the valley of the Bhima River, the school is surrounded by gently sloping green forest hills and valleys, 770m above sea level. Here, the children learn amidst nature from books and trees and birds; they work with their hands and their abundant imagination. From academics to art, theatre, multiple sports and other activities, they explore their potential, as they do the nature around them. About 70 Kms from Pune City, the Sahyadri School pays homage to the Sahyadri Mountain Range where it resides. Nestled in the valley of the Bhima River, 25 km as the bird flies from Bhima Shankar Wildlife Sanctuary, the river’s source, in a remote hamlet of Khed, the school overlooks the picturesque huge reservoir of Chas-Kaman dam. This slice of the Deccan rain shadow with its origin in pre-historic volcanic activity is also part of a forest reserve that is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna. Bio- Diversity enhancement initiated by the school has rendered the hilltop verdant with various themes like Devrai grove, Ficus grove, Sughandi van, Bamboo grove, Nakshatra van and Fruit Orchards etc. along with the indigenous deciduous vegetation.