BIRDERS INN, BHARATPUR RAJASTHAN
Located a mere stone's throw from the entrance of
the
park, Birder's Inn is a quiet, peaceful haven for the keen birdwatcher. The
home run lodge has ten spacious well-furnished rooms that overlook a garden
populated with fruit trees that attract various garden birds.
You have all the necessary modern comforts like air-conditioning, hot and cold
running water, sit-out and a multi-cuisine restaurant & grill that serve
a delectable variety of dishes. The Thatch acts as a watering hole for local
birders, naturalists and photographers and is an excellent place to share information,
updates and anecdotes. You could browse through our small library or borrow
a pair of binoculars if you have forgotten yours. During your stay, you can
interact with our resident artist and pick up exquisite bird paintings, miniature
animal carvings and other local handicrafts as a souvenir.
But when you leave it is the memories of an enriching wildlife trip and the
gracious, unobtrusive hospitality that you take away with you.
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SUNDERBAN CAMP
Bali Island
Bidya Forest Range
Accommodation:
03 ethnic cottages(dbl/triple occupancy)
01 deluxe boat having 08 sleeper berths and 02 western toilets
01 normal boat having 04 clean sleeper bunks and 01 western toilet
Location:
A rural style lodge with a beautiful natural setting at the backdrop,overviewing
the Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary,on the bank of river Hogol.
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Sunderban Tour
Ideal Activity for 2 Night / 3 Day program
Day 1: Morning transfer to Sonakhali by car (2 hours drive through beautiful
countrysides, fishermens' villages and interesting rural bazaar). Arrive and
transfer to our motorised boat. 2.5 hours cruise to Bali. Check in at Sunderbans
Jungle Camp. After lunch guided jungle cruise to Sudhanyakhali watch tower through
creeks and canals. Back to camp.Evening infotainment over tea and snacks. Dinner
and overnight halt.
Day 2: After breakfast fullday guided cruise, birding etc to Netidhobani
and Dobanki watch tower or Burir Dabri watch tower. Back to camp. Evening local
cultural show by the villagers. Dinner and overnight halt.
Day 3: Morning guided village tour followed by adventure cruise/creek
cruise by manually oared boat. Early lunch and cruise back to Sonakhali.Transfer
to Kolkata by car.
All services and activities are provided by the local villagers and local trained
guides respectively.
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Food:
Clean,hygienic veg and non veg food is prepared by our trained chef and is served
on buffet style. Even though much variety is not possible owing to the remoteness
of the destination, yet best possible food is being served. There is unlimited
tea/coffee. Desserts and special local items like fish and crabs is also served.
Activities:
Tiger sighting can never be guaranteed in Sunderbans as the type of forest is
different and there is hardly any scope to explore the jungle on foot. However,
our expert field guide and Sarengs, having highest professional knowledge, dexterity
and long experiences surely try their best to showcase this world heritage site
and help you have host of interesting activities and unique experiences. Our
field guides also help you identify some exotic birds and rare mangroves.
Why Sunderbans?
Sunderbans, world's largest delta covered by mangrove forest and vast saline
mudflats, is situated in the lower end of the Ganjetic West Bengal. A land of
some 55 tiny islands, crisscrossed by innumerable tributaries of Ganga, that
was once infested by Arakanese and Portuguese pirates is now the abode of varied
flora and fauna population. The only mangrove tiger land of India where 70%
is under saline water makes the life of commoners, mostly honey-catchers, prawn-catchers
and fishermen very difficult. This mangrove forest has about 64 plant species
which alone covers 90% of Indian mangrove varieties and 60% of the total mangrove
forest area of the country.
The amphibian tiger population, which is estimated to be over 260 in number
here, has distinct behavioral pattern which makes Sunderbans special from the
other tiger reserves of the country.The core area of Sunderbans is also conserved
as 'World Heritage Site' as designated by IUCN in the year of 1989.The Royal
Bengal Tiger is the king of this forest and it occupies the pinnacle of both
terrestrial and aquatic web.There are also Cheetal, Wild Boar, Rhesus Macaque,
Fishing Cat etc. The creeks of Sunderbans form the home of world's largest Estuarine
Crocodile, the only surviving member of Jurrasic time. The aquatic fauna includes
Gangetic Dolphin,River Terrapin (Batagur Baska), Olive Ridley Turtle, Green
Turtle, Hawks' Turtle, different species of Crabs, Prawns, Lobsters and Fishes.
To add colours and melody there are 200 odd birds species. Some are Red Junglefowl,
Lesser Whistling-duck, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Common Pochard,
Streak-throated Woodpecker, Coppersmith Barbet, Brown-winged Kingfisher, Stork-billed
Kingfisher, Black-capped Kingfisher, Collared Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, Green
Bee-eater, Asian Koel, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Orange-breasted Green Pigeon, Whimbrel,
Eurasian Curlew, Common Redshank, Terek Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Grey-headed
Lapwing, Whiskered Tern, Osprey, Brahminy Kite, White-bellied Fishing Eagle,
Goliath Heron, Purple Heron etc. The lost lot who did not get a chance to survive
are Javan Rhino, Wild Buffalo, Swamp Deer, Barking Deer and many other important
plant and animal species.
People of Sunderbans worship Tiger as "Lord of South", the richly
ornamented 'Dakshin Roy' who is said to own all the wealth of the Sunderbans.
'Dakshin Roy' is believed to share his land and wealth with 'Bonobibi'. Hindus
and Muslims gather at common shrine to worship both the deities. Sunderbans
is open round the year for visitors.
FORKTAIL CREEK, CORBETT
Camp Forktail Creek is situated on the northeastern periphery of the Corbett
Tiger Reserve. Corbett is India's first and one of her finest National Park.
Because of its geographic location, Corbett supports a rich varity of habitat
and is extremely rich in bio diversity. Camp Forktail Creek offers one a great
forest experience in the land Jim Corbett once roamed. Situated in the village
of Bhakrakot, the camp is surrounded by mixed deciduous forests that are extremely
rich in wildlife and birdlife. Hikes in these forests are very rewarding for
birdwatching. The camp is named after the Forktails that visit these forests
in the winters, which along with other species make the area a favorite birding
ground in northern India. Other excursions include game drives and Elephant
safaris into the national park, Angling for the mighty Mahasheer on the Ramganga
River, Overnight trips to the Dhikala forest rest house, multiday Elephant safari
and overnight camping in the reserve forest.
Camp Forktail Creek has 12 luxury safari styled tents with attached semi tiled
toilets with running cold water - hot water is supplied in the mornings and
evenings in buckets. The tents are raised on wooded platforms with a private
sundeck to each one.
The Thatch, is the dining and lounge area built out of grass and wood locally.
Around the thatch is the Campfire pit and barbecue area, which provide for campfires
and barbecues after sundown.
Wildlife adventure at the camp is taken care of by our team of resident naturalists
and trackers. Open 4 x 4's are used for your game drive into the national park.
There are various walks in surrounding forest, which are extremely rich in birdlife
and wildlife. Our experienced naturalists accompany your safaris and walks to
unveil the mysteries of the jungle.
Being a forest camp, we discourage the use of electricity - instead lanters
and oil lamps are used in the nights.
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VAN GHAT MAHSEER CAMP, CORBETT
MAHSEER CONSERVATION:
Although Uttaranchal has some of the finest rivers, over the years illegal fishing,
overpopulation, construction, dams and use of pesticides have led to severe
depletion of fish in terms of species, size and numbers. This is neither good
for the riverine ecosystems nor for a potentially great tourism industry, sport-fishing.
The main problem is poaching by illegal and destructive means - dynamites, net
and poison. Bombing is rampant in several areas and increases in summers when
the water level drops. Our attempt is to transform Uttaranchal into the finest
angling destination in the country through proper resource management and providing
employment to locals. By giving them a stake in fishing, we hope to give returns
to the people living by the river so that they become its custodians.
Van Ghat Mahseer Camp
Jim Corbett, renowned conservationist and the slayer of man-eaters was also
a keen angler. The vivid description of his fishing interludes in the Ramganga
valley finds mention in his tale 'The fish of my dreams'. Inspired by the need
to protect this pristine habitat, we acquired land on the Ramganga at the edge
of the forests that hem in Corbett National Park. Van Ghat lies in total seclusion
and has immediate access to a well-stocked river.
We maintain a 3km stretch of the river with large sanctuary pools, where we
feed fish and don't allow fishing. We have on our own initiative commenced patrolling
against poaching and communicated to locals the need to preserve fish for the
future. With their cooperation, we have been able to control bombing in our
stretch of the river. Thanks to the effective patrolling of local boys Van Ghat
has become an excellent Mahseer beat. Lantana, an introduced weed detrimental
to native undergrowth had degraded the area. We have de-weeded a huge patch
so that once grass is back it will be a boon to herbivores including elephants,
who often visit this area.
Catering to no more than two rods at any given time, Van Ghat Mahseer Camp is
meant to serve as a model for sport-fishing in Uttaranchal. In the last few
months we have hosted a limited number of keen and responsible anglers who have
rated this as one of the finest beats for the Golden Mahseer, Goonch and Indian
Trout. The numbers have increased considerably and so have the sizes - proof
that nature restores itself, if left undisturbed. We have excellent camping
facilities, state-of-the-art fishing gear and good gillies to guide you to identified
beats.
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Fishing Guide Training Program
Ramganga Mahseer Sanrakshan or RMS is a slogan patch the Mahseer guards at Van
Ghat wear. We get everybody from children, women and men as volunteers from
nearby villages like Marchula, Sankar, Jamria and Baluli. All activities go
under the banner of RMS and apart from an outlined task-list for the year ahead,
we are doing the following sub-projects.
We help locals maintain their own beats (stretches of 1 km) in the immediate
vicinity of each village. As successfully demonstrated in Bhakrakot, we spread
awareness among schools through games, quizzes and prize distribution. We have
initiated eco-tourism activities in local riverine communities by helping them
provide services to sport anglers (hot lunch, guide, etc) to supplement incomes.
