With a vision to “Save Mother Nature”, the Sitaram Foundation focuses on conserving the Western Ghats, preserving forests, and empowering local communities to live in harmony with the environment. Its flagship initiative, 🌿 Sitaram Forest – A Gift from Mother Nature 🌿, reflects the deep commitment to restore ecosystems, nurture bamboo cultivation, and inspire sustainable practices for future generations.
🌿 Sitaram Forest – A Gift from Mother Nature 🌿, is a flagship initiative of the Sitaram Foundation which promotes bamboo cultivation, afforestation, and biodiversity restoration. We work closely with rural communities to foster awareness, sustainable livelihoods, and climate resilience.
Our Vision
“To create a thriving, sustainable, and biodiverse Western Ghats where forests flourish, communities prosper, and future generations live in harmony with nature.”
Our Mission
“Our mission is to protect and restore the Western Ghats through afforestation, biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihood initiatives, and active community participation.”
About Sitaram Forest
Nestled in the heart of Kondhari Village, just 20 km from Bhor on the Bhor–Mahad Road, lies Sitaram Forest — a pristine stretch of greenery located near the serene Deoghar backwaters, on the picturesque slopes of Varandha Ghat, an Eco-Sensitive Area.
Sitaram Forest is located in the higher altitude plateaus and ghats near Bhor in Varandha Ghat, where the climate is cooler and misty, you find tree species that resemble sub-temperate types. These are often stunted, moss-covered, and evergreen.
Sitaram Forest is nature’s untouched treasure, blessed with:
Lush biodiversity of over 5,000 trees and 100+ species, including rare medicinal and herbal plants (Hirda, Beheda, Gela, Awala, Green Gold, Jackfruit, and Karvanda.
Natural water streams flowing on both sides, enriching the forest ecosystem.
A thriving habitat for birds, insects, and native wildlife, making it a peaceful haven for nature lovers and conservationists.
As you walk through the forest, the soothing sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves offer tranquility for the soul. It’s not just a forest—it’s a living, breathing sanctuary where modern minds reconnect with timeless nature.
Sitaram Forest is more than a destination — it’s a journey back to the roots. A place to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover the profound peace and purpose that only Mother Nature can provide.
Advancing Western Ghats Restoration and Community Empowerment
🌿 Forests and biodiversity are the backbone of Earth’s ecosystems. They regulate climate, sustain life, and provide essential resources. Protecting them is not just an environmental duty—it is a survival necessity.
🌿 At Sitaram Forest, we are committed to conserving the Western Ghats and protecting our forests to the best of our ability. We urge you to join us in this mission and become a part of preserving nature for generations to come.
Sitaram Forest - A Beauty of Western Ghats 