Nature Trails is the largest camp organisor in Mumbai. In 2005-2006 more than 25000 students
from more than 250 schools and colleges visited various Nature Trails camps and properties.
We are also the only organization to be awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2000 certification in
the area of Resorts, Campsites and Activity Camps.
Unlike other camp operators, we own the properties and campsites where we conduct our programs.
Nature Trails is the dream child of Mr H.K.Divekar.
Hari Divekar an electrical engineer. While working in the electrical and engineering trade he became fascinated with natural history and became an active member of the Bombay Natural History Society. He helped the society in organizing nation wide snake exhibitions to increase awareness about reptiles in the layman. Between 1983 to 1990 he acquired lands within 2 hours driving distance of Mumbai, Pune and Nashik, hoping to develop these into nature oriented reserves. His idea was to provide a quick natural getaway to people in these metros. After a long and hard struggle, he has been able to successfully accomplish his mission. Along the way, he has also published several papers on The Asiatic Wild Bufallo in the BNHS and other Natural History Journals. He was invited by the IUCN, a UN body to present a paper on the Asiatic Wild Bufallo to Bangkok among other eminent naturalists from throughout the world. He continues to oversee a flourishing business manufacturing O rings and Gaskets.
Chinmay Divekar,
Director / Nature Trails
An MBA of the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute,
With more than 10 Years` experience in Camping;
He is responsible for the overall planning of camps.
