We’re Countryside Adventure Holidays, a 30-year young adventure travel company with a deep and abiding love for the outdoors, and we welcome you to be a part of our journey. Our experiences are designed for those who like offbeat experiences and adventurous activities. We offer a wide choice of destinations and a plethora of activities with flexible durations to choose from. Safety, comfort and a unique local experience has always been on the top of our priority list. A combination of well-tailored itineraries and expert guides ensures that you have the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. The wind blowing through your hair, the feel of grass under your bare feet and the sight of a million twinkling stars in the night skies are just some of the experiences we aspire to give you.
Team
Milind Bhide
Managing Director and CEO
An avid trekker, outdoor lover and the mastermind behind Countryside, Milind decided to turn his love for the outdoors into a full-time profession after a chance family trip to the hills and this resolve only strengthened after a mountaineering expedition to Kanchenjunga in 1989. Under his able leadership, Countryside has established itself firmly in the realm of adventure travel in India and is growing by leaps and bounds every day.
Seema Bhide
Director
Having played an extremely crucial role in the nurturing and progress of Countryside right from its inception, Seema’s untiring efforts have ensured that Countryside is where it is today. She is in charge of the Freespirit, Kidventure and Corporate Camps vertical and is an outdoor enthusiast just like everyone else on the team.
Radha Karande
Consultant
Radha is in charge of International products and operations at Countryside and loves travelling and exploring offbeat destinations.
Mansi Oza
International Business Head
Mansi Oza is our International Business Head and a voracious traveler herself. With 10+ destinations including Greece, Oman, Turkey & many others in her travel kitty, Mansi comes with more than 11 years of robust travel experience. Her sound product knowledge coupled with her affable personality is an asset.
Kiran Jadhav
Adventure Travel Head
An experienced Outdoor Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the Adventure Travel Industry for 10+ years. A passionate Trekker at heart with a knack for exploring new destinations, be it cycling or at times running barefoot! His friendly nature, compassionate attitude and above all acute sense of self awareness sets him apart from the rest.
Pooja Parsekar
Domestic Business Head
A Travel Professional with a comprehensive experience of 13+ years in the Domestic Travel Industry. Ever so cheerful and always ready to help out, she is the ultimate whiz when it comes to crafting itineraries - that Countryside is proudly acclaimed for. Her pleasant personality coupled with a keen eye for detail, ensures that you always receive the best on-tour experience only!
Yatin Namjoshi
Adventure Travel Curator
38 yr old Yatin Namjoshi is a treasure trove of information! Be it of anything - geology, architecture, literature, history, politics...he has an in-depth knowledge of it all!! Having started off in the mountains in his early teens, he brings along a healthy 18+ year's experience in the outdoors. He is also a certified First Aider. His calm demeanor is the cherry on the cake!
With all these skills, Yatin is not the one to be sitting in office for long! Being with Countryside Adventure Holidays now for 8+ years, he leads numerous treks in the Himalayas and the Sahyadri. He also facilitates Adventure Camps for schools and outdoor learning experiential programs for corporates. On the days he is not “officially” on any duty, you may just see him wandering off solo in the mountains to pursue his passion!
