BUNDELKHAND, INDIA · ESTABLISHED 2019
Where Land, Learning & Spirit Grow Together
Roots of Shanti is a long-term initiative regenerating ancestral land while nurturing children’s learning, rural livelihoods, spiritual practice and responsible travel.
Rooted in Real Land
81.5 Acres
Approximately 33 hectares of ancestral land near Mauranipur in Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh.
600+ Trees
Including around 500 bamboo plants, 52 guava trees, 20 mango trees and other native species, with a new avocado orchard being developed.
Around 20 Guests
Simple accommodation, a meditation hall, bamboo house and traditional temple already exist.
A Living Project, Not a Resort
Roots of Shanti is being created as a grounded model of ecological restoration, education, community care and meaningful work. Some foundations already exist; other programs will grow carefully in phases with local knowledge, responsible partnerships and transparent planning.
Regenerative Land
Restore soil, protect water, strengthen biodiversity and develop resilient farming systems.
Children’s Learning
Develop a nature-connected learning centre rooted in curiosity, culture and practical knowledge.
Spirit & Community
Offer space for meditation, yoga, reflection and respectful cultural exchange.
Journeys With Purpose
Himalayan Treks & Journeys
Small-group journeys through forests, valleys, sacred landscapes and high mountain trails.
Pilgrimages Across India
Slow, respectful journeys connecting sacred places, living traditions and deeper stories.
Meet the Stewards
Sagar Pandit, founder, mountain guide and storyteller, leads the land vision, Himalayan journeys and pilgrimages. Kailash Dev, co-founder and head yoga instructor, brings ten years of teaching experience and disciplined practice, having completed multiple courses and continuing studies with an authentic Hatha Yoga master in Mysore.
Come With Intention
Visit, volunteer, collaborate or support. Every relationship should strengthen the land, respect local communities and contribute to a patient, long-term vision.
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