🌿 Blue Zone August 2025 | NatureKnights Informal Pilot Events
Join us for a series of soulful escapes into nature’s lap—where heritage whispers through ancient stones, waterfalls sing to wandering hearts, and meals are shared like stories around a village hearth. These informal pilot events are designed to rekindle our connection with nature, community, and conscious living.
Join us for a series of soulful escapes into nature’s lap—where heritage whispers through ancient stones, waterfalls sing to wandering hearts, and meals are shared like stories around a village hearth. These informal pilot events are designed to rekindle our connection with nature, community, and conscious living.
🗓️ August 10 | Rajmachi Trail & Kondana Caves Heritage Walk
Location: Ulhas Valley, Karjat
Meeting Point: Shree Ram Pull (Bridge), near Karjat Taxi Stand
Highlights:
- 🥾 Moderate scenic hike to the 3rd Plateau of Rajmachi Trail
- 🏛️ Explore the Kondana Caves, a hidden Buddhist heritage site
- 🍲 Enjoy a traditional village lunch at a local homestay
- 💦 Optional dip near a seasonal waterfall
Experience Themes:
Nature Trail • Heritage Exploration • Village Hospitality
Location: Ulhas Valley, Karjat
Meeting Point: Shree Ram Pull (Bridge), near Karjat Taxi Stand
Highlights:
- 🥾 Moderate scenic hike to the 3rd Plateau of Rajmachi Trail
- 🏛️ Explore the Kondana Caves, a hidden Buddhist heritage site
- 🍲 Enjoy a traditional village lunch at a local homestay
- 💦 Optional dip near a seasonal waterfall
Experience Themes:
Nature Trail • Heritage Exploration • Village Hospitality
🗓️ August 16 | Cloud Drive & Korigad Fort Hike
Location: Tiger Hill & Korigad Fort, Lonavala
Meeting Point: Divya Hilltop Cottages, Lonavala
Travel Mode: Self-drive or hire your own vehicle
Highlights:
- 🚗 Magical drive through the clouds at Tiger Hill
- 🏰 Easy hike to the majestic Korigad Fort
- 🍽️ Lunch at a local dhaba or offbeat restaurant
Experience Themes:
Scenic Drive • Easy Fort Hike • Rustic Culinary Stop
Location: Tiger Hill & Korigad Fort, Lonavala
Meeting Point: Divya Hilltop Cottages, Lonavala
Travel Mode: Self-drive or hire your own vehicle
Highlights:
- 🚗 Magical drive through the clouds at Tiger Hill
- 🏰 Easy hike to the majestic Korigad Fort
- 🍽️ Lunch at a local dhaba or offbeat restaurant
Experience Themes:
Scenic Drive • Easy Fort Hike • Rustic Culinary Stop
🗓️ August 24 | Hidden Karjat Trail & Stream Dip
Location: Offbeat campsite near Karjat
Meeting Point: Shree Ram Pull (Bridge), near Karjat Taxi Stand
Highlights:
- 🚶♂️ Very easy countryside hike to a secluded waterfall
- 🌾 Cross streams and rural landscapes
- 🫖 Relax with lunch and tea at the campsite
- 💧 Optional stream dip for a refreshing pause
Experience Themes:
Gentle Nature Walk • Water Therapy • Rural Retreat
Location: Offbeat campsite near Karjat
Meeting Point: Shree Ram Pull (Bridge), near Karjat Taxi Stand
Highlights:
- 🚶♂️ Very easy countryside hike to a secluded waterfall
- 🌾 Cross streams and rural landscapes
- 🫖 Relax with lunch and tea at the campsite
- 💧 Optional stream dip for a refreshing pause
Experience Themes:
Gentle Nature Walk • Water Therapy • Rural Retreat
🚐 Travel Modes
- Self-Drive or Public Transport
- We’ll guide you on options for tourist vehicles or local transport if needed.
- Self-Drive or Public Transport
- We’ll guide you on options for tourist vehicles or local transport if needed.
🍛 Meals
- Meals at base villages or homestays will be charged at the actual cost.
- Pay only for what you consume.
- Standard costs will be shared in advance.
- Meals at base villages or homestays will be charged at the actual cost.
- Pay only for what you consume.
- Standard costs will be shared in advance.
💰 Registration Contribution
- ₹200/- per person (covers admin overheads)
- All other expenses are to be paid in cash on the day of the event.
WhatsApp: 9619182010 for any clarification
Please note that the above blue zone experiences are organised on an actual cost basis. The registration contribution is a bare minimum cost to cover administrative overheads and coordination.
- ₹200/- per person (covers admin overheads)
- All other expenses are to be paid in cash on the day of the event.
🌟 Why Join?
These pilot events are part of our Blue Zone Travel Community initiative, curated to promote longevity, health, and social bonding through immersive nature experiences. Whether you're seeking quiet reflection, meaningful conversations, or just a breath of fresh air, there's a trail waiting for you.
These pilot events are part of our Blue Zone Travel Community initiative, curated to promote longevity, health, and social bonding through immersive nature experiences. Whether you're seeking quiet reflection, meaningful conversations, or just a breath of fresh air, there's a trail waiting for you.
🗺️ NatureKnights BlueZone Bucket List
An evolving invitation for 4–8 aligned companions per
journey
No fixed dates. No mass signups. Just meaningful wanderings.
🌿 Micro-Expeditions & Trail Immersions
- Forest
bathing in Sahyadri foothills
- Himalayan
village stays embracing slow, intentional living
- Riverbank
journaling & night treks with fireside storytelling
- Silent
treks—shared solitude under open skies
🧘♂️ Wellness & Longevity Practices
- Breathwork
& sunrise yoga in nature’s cradle
- Trek
menus based on BlueZone nutrition principles
- Workshops
on intentional aging & energy renewal
- Mindful
movement modules—stillness meets resilience
🌀 Storytelling & Introspection Circles
- Wisdom-sharing
circles with local elders and fellow trekkers
- Poetic
reflection sessions inspired by Himalayan solitude
- Leadership
compass workshops through experiential challenges
- Shared
silence hours for grounding and reflection
🛤️ Cultural & Ecological Exploration
- Ethnic
trail walks uncovering folk art and forgotten crafts
- Tree
planting with rituals of renewal
- Village
markets as metaphorical journeys into simplicity
- Cuisine
trails & sustainability dialogues with local hosts
🎨 Creative & Legacy Projects
- Wilderness
journaling & nature-inspired sketching
- “Letters
from the Trail” – collaborative blog storytelling
- Crafting
a symbolic totem to mark each journey’s essence
- Mapping
BlueZone wisdom through visual narratives
🏙️ Urban Community Socials
Where soul and city gently intertwine
- Juhu
Beach Pot Party & Beach Volleyball – casual conversations, shared
meals, barefoot fun
- South
Mumbai Culture Walk + Brunch – architectural trails, cultural stories,
and culinary bonding
- Malabar
Hill Nature Walk – heritage greens meet mindful exploration
- Maharashtra
Nature Park, Dharavi – a day in reclaimed nature: human-made,
soul-restored
- Encounter
with Flamingoes – quiet wonder in an unexpected sanctuary
