Kolad · Raigad District · Maharashtra

Where farming, research and the wild meet.

DMARC is a 15-acre agro-tourism and research centre on the banks of the Kundalika, approved by the Maharashtra State Tourism Department — built around eleven outdoor activities, hands-on agricultural research, and vocational training.

A day at DMARC can include

  • Kayaking and raft building on the Kundalika
  • Jungle trail, hiking and bird watching
  • Archery, air rifle shooting and zipline
  • Forest bathing, yoga and pottery
What we do

Three pillars, one 15-acre farm

Agro-tourism

Eleven curated activities across forest, farm and river — from raft building and zipline to yoga and bird watching — for families, school groups and solo travellers.

Agricultural research

A working research programme on the farm, including a Western Ghats IUCN Red List plant conservation initiative studying and propagating threatened native species.

Vocational training

Hands-on skills training rooted in agriculture and rural livelihoods, run under the Dnyanvardhini Education Society's broader educational mission.

Eleven activities

Something for every kind of visitor

Kayaking

Guided paddling on the Kundalika river.

Raft building & rafting

Build a raft, then ride it.

Jungle trail

Guided walk through the surrounding forest.

Forest bathing

Slow, mindful time among the trees.

Yoga

Morning sessions in the open air.

Bird watching

Native and migratory species on the farm.

Hiking

Trails into the Western Ghats foothills.

Air rifle shooting

Supervised target shooting.

Archery

Beginner-friendly coached sessions.

Zipline

A short thrill above the farm.

Pottery

Hands-on session with local clay.

15
acres of farm & forest
11
activities on site
2017
established
30
guests across stays

Stay overnight

The farmhouse sleeps up to 20 guests, with alpine tents for up to 10 more — ideal for family groups, school camps or a weekend away.

See stays & rates

Western Ghats conservation

Our research programme includes propagation and study of Western Ghats plant species on the IUCN Red List, alongside the centre's tourism and training work.

Read about the research