Sahyadri School

Established in 1995, Sahyadri School was born out of J. Krishnamurti’s vision, brought to fruition through the dedicated efforts of Shri Achyut Patwardhan and well-wishers. Located on Tiwai Hill in Khed (70 km from Pune), the residential campus sits 770 meters above sea level overlooking the Chas-Kaman dam reservoir and the Bhima River valley. Surrounded by lush forest hills, the school offers an environment where learning extends beyond textbooks to encompass nature, arts, theatre, sports, and hands-on discovery.

• Nature-Integrated Education: Students learn in harmony with their natural surroundings, fostering curiosity, imagination, and practical life skills.
• Rich Biodiversity Campus: Situated near the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, the campus features specialized ecological spaces such as Devrai, Ficus, Sughandi, Bamboo, and Nakshatra groves.
• Holistic Development: Equal emphasis on academic rigor, creative arts, outdoor sports, and environmental stewardship in a serene residential setting.

Vision

To cultivate a learning community where children grow in harmony with nature, developing academic clarity, creative expression, and deep self-awareness inspired by J. Krishnamurti's educational philosophy.

Mission

• Experiential Learning: Provide an education that balances academic excellence with art, theatre, manual work, and outdoor exploration.
• Environmental Stewardship: Nurture ecological awareness and responsibility through active participation in biodiversity conservation and natural living.
• Holistic Growth: Encourage students to explore their full potential free from competition and pressure, fostering curiosity, imagination, and moral integrity.
• Harmonious Living: Maintain a peaceful residential campus on Tiwai Hill where learning happens naturally through observations of books, trees, and life around them.