Featured in The Indian Express
How astronomy, fireflies and forests become a business model for a village startup in Pune
The feature traces how a once rocky plot in Shilimb, beside the Pawna Dam backwaters, was patiently restored into the living landscape that now shapes Anjanvel’s identity.
It tells the story of Ramesh Appa Jagtap, his family and local residents, who used stone-wall barriers to slow rainwater on the slopes and help a forest ecosystem return. Today, Rahul Jagtap and the Anjanvel team build experiences around what the place naturally offers, rather than simply recreating a city resort in the countryside.
Dark-sky astronomy
Fireflies & celestial events
Forests, trails & village life
From meteor showers and rare comet sightings to Sahyadri trails, nearby forts, seasonal produce and the quiet of the forest, the article highlights Anjanvel’s effort to help visitors discover a more meaningful side of rural Maharashtra.
