Team
The people behind your day outdoors
A small team of outdoor educators, experience leaders and village hosts who plan every detail, lead every group and look after you from the first message to the walk back.
Founders
Aaditya Shah
A former software engineer turned mountaineer and outdoor educator. Wilderness First Responder with thirteen years of leading experiences in the US and India.
Mansi Nayyar
A creative supervisor and trekker who has spent ten years leading offbeat treks across the Sahyadris, and has curated 450+ travel experiences.
Experience Leaders
Sujit Deshmukh
An outdoor leader from the Sahyadris, Sujit brings deep knowledge of the trails, villages, and landscape he calls home. He leads experiences with a focus on safety, warmth, and authentic connection with the outdoors.
Prasad Sambare
An enthusiastic outdoor leader who loves trekking, birdwatching, and discovering new places. Prasad brings energy, curiosity, and a strong connection to the Sahyadris to every experience he leads
Nilesh Patekar
An experienced Rock & Anchor experience leader, Nilesh helps guests explore the outdoors safely while keeping the experience relaxed, engaging, and rooted in the local landscape.
Behind the scenes
Mitrran Savla
Mitrran works behind the scenes to build relationships, bring new people into the Rock & Anchor community, and turn ideas into meaningful experiences.
Aditya Raje
Tells the Rock & Anchor story online, sharing the photos, reels and moments from our experiences on Instagram.
Plan your day outdoors
Ready when you are
Bookings happen over call and WhatsApp, so a real person answers your questions, checks dates and suggests the right experience for your group.