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Narmada Prerna Yatra From 14 Aug, 2025 To 17 Aug, 2025

Narmada Prerna Yatra

Narmada Prerna Yatra – a 4 day excursion across the Narmada Valley to meet various role models and find oneself (even in fragments) along this journey is our flagship product. We have also launched the Grameen Yuva Edition of the same to inspire the rural youth towards creating smaller enterprises to benefit their community at large. In addition, we also keep connecting the youth with other NGOs to create a sort of mutually beneficial proposition for both of them.

We believe our yatra model is unique for it is deep into the travels that an individual gets to know not only of his strengths/weaknesses but has a profound effect on his overall thought process, perceptions,peacefulness and happiness. We are the first ones to come up with an initiative of this kind in the unexplored Narmada Valley. We firmly believe that after experiencing a 4 day yatra model of ours, the youth gets inspired to undertake lot of smaller initiatives in the social and business spheres.

Role Models/Organizations

  • Prince Manvendra Sinhji Gohil

    Crown Prince, Rajpipla, Gujarat

  • Prince Indra Vikram Singhji Gohil

    Rajpipla, Gujarat

  • Kamlesh Kosamia

    Principal, Sardar Nagar School, Valia

Yatra Map

 

Narmada Journey

Among all the sacred rivers of India, the Narmada occupies a unique place. Narmada नर्मदा means Narm (नर्म Happiness) Da (दा Donor ) = Serve Happiness. The Narmada is situated at an altitude of 1065 metres at the meeting point of the Vindhyas and the Satpura mountain ranges. It flows through Madhya Pradesh and along the borders of Maharashtra and Gujarat.Born in the Amarkantak hills of the Maikala range of the central highlands, the Narmada is a major west flowing river. After flowing through the valley between the Vindhya and Satpura range of mountains, the Narmada enters the plains of Gujarat. After a journey of nearly 1312 kms., this free moving river at last empties itself in the Gulf of Cambay near Bharuch in Gujarat.

Bharuch-Narmada region in Gujarat state is blessed with scene beauty surrounded by the holy Narmada River, Karjan River, streams, valleys, Satpura Mountain range, thick teak forests, evergreen banana and sugarcane plantations. Narmada Prerna Yatra comprises of different role models and orgnizations and eco tourism campsites visits located along the bank of Narmada. Occasional halts for fun, adventure and visits to historical places are also planned to make this Yatra more lively! We also visit heritage places and ancient temples located at the bank of Narmada.

Yatra Destination

Bharuch

The origin of the Narmada Prerna Yatra would be Bharuch city located at the bank of river Narmada. Bharuch is the oldest city of Gujarat. It is also the second-oldest city of India having continuous inhitations, first being Kashi (Varanasi). Bharuch has a known history for about 8000 years.The city of Bharuch and its surroundings have been settled since times of antiquity. It was a ship building center and sea port in the pre-compass coastal trading routes to points West, perhaps as far back as the days of the Pharaohs.It is also the first and second-oldest city of India having to continuous inhitations, first being Kashi (Varanasi). Bharuch has a known history for about 8000 years.

Rajpipla

One of the important princely towns of Gujarat is Rajpipla, situated at the heartland of forest, agricultural land and river valleys. The Kingdom of Rajpipla was a princely state of India ruled by the Gohil Rajput clan from around 1350 till 1948 when it was merged with the Republic of India. Rajpipla is blessed with scenic beauty surrounded by the holy Tapi River, Karjan River, streams, valleys, Satpura Mountain range, thick teak forests, evergreen banana and sugarcane plantations.One of the important princely towns of Gujarat is Rajpipla, situated at the heartland of forest, agricultural land and river valleys.

Statue of Unity

The Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue, with a height of 182 metres, located near Kevadia in the state of Gujarat, India. It depicts Indian statesman and independence activist Vallabhbhai Patel, who was the first deputy prime minister and home minister of independent India and an adherent of Mahatma Gandhi.

Satpura Range

Nestled in the scenic Satpura range, you'll discover serene backwaters, stunning waterfalls, and a thriving wildlife sanctuary. The region offers excellent trekking opportunities and boasts eco-tourism campsites, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. Experience the natural beauty and tranquility of this unique destination.

Uttarvahini Parikrama

The Skanda Purana highlights the religious significance of the Narmada River, which flows 1,740 km from Amarkantak to the Arabian Sea. Uniquely, Narmada turns northward (Uttarvahini) from Rampura to Gopaleshwar near Rajpipla, making this stretch spiritually sacred. Holy saints affirm that performing the Uttarvahini Parikrama in Chaitra holds the same divine merit as the complete Narmada Parikrama. Marking the Hindu New Year, this auspicious 17 km journey blesses pilgrims with spiritual energy and devotion.As part of the Narmada Prerna Yatra, this Parikrama fosters yatris spirituality, environmental consciousness, and community engagement, deepening one's connection with tradition and inner transformation.

Yatri's Reflection

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    Divya Pandery

    MBA Student, Banasthali University, Rajasthan

    The 4 day yatra was a journey toward visiting places we haven’t thought, meeting the real heroes, learning a lot and an opportunity to contribute for the good. For me it was the first experience of working towards social betterment. The word rural has taken altogether a new meaning for me after visiting various rural villages. Problems that we never realize while living in an urban locality are the daily challenges faced by the rural citizens. I observed the smiling faces of the rural people in their simple living. Their ‘never say die’ attitude towards their daily challenges is the one thing I have learned from them throughout. This yatra really was an awakening of the inner self, who has always wanted to bring out some change in the society. All in all it was a wonderful experience and a reason to come back again and again. I feel proud to be the part of this yatra and I will definitely bring the change in the society by serving happiness.