About Us — PMG Camping | Our Story, Mission & Team

4+

Years of
Adventures

How It All Started

From a Weekend Trip to a Way of Life

PMG Camping was born on a rainy August weekend in 2021, when three friends camped illegally on the banks of Thokarwadi lake and watched a thousand fireflies light up the forest. They looked at each other and said: "Everyone needs to see this."

What started as a weekend passion project — borrowing tents, cooking rice on a single burner and guiding friends through jungle trails — grew organically into PMG Camping: Maharashtra's most loved lakeside adventure brand.

Today we host hundreds of guests each season, run structured trek programmes through the Sahyadri, lead overland expeditions into remote forest zones and protect the very ecosystems we explore.

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Nature First

Every decision we make prioritises protecting the environment we love.

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Community Roots

We hire locally, source food locally and give back to Thokarwadi village.

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Safety Always

No adventure is worth risking a life. We plan every detail around safety.

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Authentic Experiences

We curate real, unscripted moments — not tourist packages.

Our Mission

To Reconnect People with Nature

In a world of screens and schedules, PMG exists to remind people that the most powerful experiences happen offline — around a campfire, on a misty trail, watching the stars emerge or witnessing fireflies light up the dark.

We believe that meaningful time in nature makes people kinder, calmer and more connected — to each other, and to the world they live in.

Our Vision

A Thriving Wild Sahyadri

We envision a Maharashtra where the forests, rivers and wildlife of the Sahyadri are celebrated, protected and accessible to all — not just the privileged few who know where to look.

Our long-term goal is to expand our conservation programmes, support local tribal communities and build the finest responsible adventure tourism brand in Western India.

The People Behind PMG

Meet Our Team

A small, passionate crew of nature lovers, trekkers and storytellers.

Sandip Ghag

Founder & Head of Adventures

20 years trekking Sahyadri, wilderness first responder and the original firefly-chaser who started it all.

With 20 years of experience trekking the Sahyadri, Sandip is a certified wilderness first responder and the original firefly-chaser who started it all.

Prashant Kavade

Co-founder & Operations Lead

Prashant ensures every guest leaves with a full belly and a full heart.

The backbone of our base camp. Prashant manages logistics and hospitality, ensuring every guest leaves with a full belly and a full heart.

Manoj More

Lead Trekking Guide

A Thokarwadi local with an encyclopedic knowledge of regional flora and fauna. Manoj has led over 200 treks through the Sahyadri range.

Walking Lightly

Our Commitment to the Land

We operate by a simple principle: leave every place better than you found it.

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Zero Waste Policy

All food is served on biodegradable or reusable ware. We carry out every piece of non-organic waste from trek routes and campsites.

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Tree Planting Programme

For every 10 guests, we plant one native Sahyadri tree. We've planted over 200 trees around Thokarwadi since 2022.

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Local Employment First

Over 80% of our staff are from Thokarwadi and neighbouring villages. We pay fair wages and support year-round employment.

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Responsible Water Use

Low-flow washroom fixtures, rainwater harvesting and no single-use plastic water bottles anywhere on site.

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Wildlife Protection

Strict no-disturbance policy for wildlife. Guides are trained in wildlife ethics. Firefly viewing is observation-only — no touching or capturing.

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Education & Awareness

Every guest receives a nature orientation. We partner with local schools for free environmental education treks each quarter.

Guest Safety

Safety Is Not Optional

Adventure and safety are not opposites — at PMG, rigorous safety planning is what makes bold adventures possible.

First Aid On-Site

Trained first-aider present on every event. Fully stocked medical kit at base camp at all times.

Emergency Communication

Satellite communicators and walkie-talkies on all remote treks and overlanding expeditions.

Weather Monitoring

All events are monitored 48 hours in advance. We reserve the right to reschedule events for guest safety — with full rebooking.

Our Story