About Us
We are a passionate trekking and adventure organisation led by Everester Surendra Jalihal, Maithilee Davray and Archana Sonaikar who is dedicated to guiding individuals towards meaningful and safe outdoor experiences. With deep expertise in trekking, mountaineering, and rock climbing, we provide structured guidance and training to help adventurers of all levels build confidence, skills, and a strong connection with the mountains.
Our organisation conducts well-planned treks across the majestic Sahyadri ranges and the mighty Himalayan mountains, offering participants the opportunity to explore nature while learning discipline, teamwork, and self-reliance.
Beyond adventure, our aim is to inspire respect for nature, nurture responsible trekking practices, and create life changing experiences that stay with every participant long after the journey ends.
Our vision is to share with everyone the invaluable experiences and learnings we have gained in the mountains, inspiring people to connect with nature and discover their true potential through mindful adventure.
Through our journeys, we strive to nurture a strong sense of responsibility towards nature and encourage society to respect, protect, and preserve the environment for future generations.
At the same time, we believe in passing on strong moral and ethical values such as discipline, teamwork, respect, courage, and compassion to the younger generation, shaping not just adventurers but responsible and mindful human beings.
Founders
Surendra
Driven by a lifelong passion for the mountains, our founder is an accomplished mountaineer, expedition leader, and adventure mentor dedicated to inspiring people through outdoor experiences. Trained at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, he combines technical expertise with years of hands-on leadership.
Maithilee
By profession she is a teacher and by passion she is a trekker. Maithilee plays a key role ensuring every journey runs smoothly both on the trails and behind the scenes, managing administration, coordination, and operations.
Archana
A passionate trekker with an approachable personality, Archana contributes both to operations and adventure leadership, managing data analysis and day-to-day operational support.
Our Certified Instructors
Utkarsha Bhagwat
Utkarsh is a mountain maverick and an HMI-certified graduate holding a top-tier 'Alpha' grading and a recommendation for advanced mountaineering. His extensive high-altitude portfolio spans the Sahyadris to major Himalayan challenges, including Deo Tibba base, Bali Pass (16,200 ft), Goechala trek, Kashmir Great Lakes, and Mt. Renok expedition (5,030m). Driven by an obsession with peak physical conditioning, he has completed multiple half marathons, a Sahyadri ultra-marathon, and is actively preparing to compete in triathlons.
Off the mountains and trails, Utkarsh applies that same relentless focus to the financial world as a B.Com graduate, CFA Level II candidate, and the founder of CityFort Capital.
Soham Ghanekar
Soham Naresh Ghanekar is a B.Com graduate and a CFA Level II candidate with a strong passion for trekking and the outdoors. With over 7+ years of trekking experience and successful explorations of 25+ forts across the Sahyadris, he has built a deep connection with the mountains and adventure.
Further strengthening his mountaineering skills, Soham completed the Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC) in 2025 from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling. He is also a Certified First Aid Responder, bringing an added sense of preparedness and responsibility to outdoor expeditions.
