History and Locale
It was Krishnamurti’s oft-expressed wish that there should be a school in Western India. This wish was realized during the Birth Centenary year of Krishnamurti with the commencement of Sahyadri School in September, 1995.
Krishnamurti had been coming to Mumbai from 1948 to 1985 giving public talks and interviews. He had also been to Pune on three occasions. The region had felt and expressed the need for a Krishnamurti School. The vision for a school in Western India was born in response to this long felt need. The late Shri Achyut Patwardhan’s tireless efforts and generous assistance from several well-wishers saw this vision turn into reality by November, 1994.
The school now has about 215 students. Less than 2 hours drive from Pune and about 4 hours from Mumbai, the history and location of this Krishnamurti school
draws learners from far and near.
The school is located on Tiwai Hill, a plateau 770 m. above sea level, overlooking the Chas-Kaman Dam. Surrounded by gently sloping hills and valleys, this slice of the Deccan rain shadow has its origin in pre-historic volcanic activity. The natural vegetation is mainly scrub and the slopes have fairly dense forests of teak and jambul. In summer the hillscape is dry and magnificently golden brown. Later, with the onset of rains the ranges turn a lush green. It is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna. Plantation activity initiated by the school has rendered the hilltop verdant with fruit trees like guava, chickoo and mango and flowering trees like gulmohar, bauhinia and gliricidia.
How to get to Sahyadri School
The nearest town to Sahyadri School is Rajgurunagar (Khed) which is about 50 km from Pune. Click here to download the Route Map.
Pune to Rajgurunagar
By Road:From the Pune airport or railway station, follow the Pune-Mumbai Highway and at the Nasik Phata you turn on to the Pune-Nasik Highway to reach Rajgurunagar.
By Bus: Take a bus from Shivajinagar (Pune) to Rajgurunagar Bus Stand.
Mumbai to Rajgurunagar
By Road:If you are travelling on road from Mumbai, get off the Express Highway to travel towards Talegaon. From here drive to Chakan and continue towards Rajgurunagar.
By Bus: Take a bus directly to Chakan, from where you may board another bus to Rajgurunagar.
By Rail:Take a train to Pune and then follow the directions given above.
Rajgurunagar to Sahyadri School
By Road:On reaching Rajgurunagar bus-stand (on the Pune-Nasik road) turn left; this road will lead you towards Wada. After about 22 kms on this road, you come to Chas-Kaman Dam, where a signpost to Sahyadri School can be seen. 4 kms from here just after Gundalwadi village is another signpost of the School on the left, from where a winding road will take you up to the school.
By Bus: At Rajgurunagar, take a bus leaving for Wada and get down at Sahyadri signpost just after Gundalwadi village. From the signpost walk up the hillock to reach the school.
At Rajgurunagar, you could also take a private trax (jeep) to bring you right up to the school.
[Arrangements for transport from Pune or Rajgurunagar can be made for visitors on payment with sufficient advance notice.]
Sahyadri School, Tiwai Hill, Rajgurunagar, Pune - 410 513
Ph: +91 2135 325582, 325971, 288442, 288443 Fax: +91 2135 284269
Email: sahyadrischool@vsnl.net
