Cachar Forest Division declares ‘Borail Eco Camp’ open; Offers campsites with night stay, authentic eco-experience
The Borail Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the lesser-known protected areas and a hidden treasure amongst the luscious green forests in Assam. This is home to the only ape in the country – Hoolock Gibbons. Located in the Barak river valley in Southern Assam, the fringe areas of the sanctuary also house indigenous people who have been leading a nature-integrated lifestyle and are keen to showcase their native culture and traditional practices.
To bring Borail Wildlife Sanctuary to the limelight while integrating the indigenous people living around the Sanctuary by ensuring sustainable livelihood generation for the people, the Borail eco-camp was conceptualized. It is the government of Assam’s Policy to promote ecotourism in all potential areas to generate livelihood for the locals.
The Borail eco camp which was conceptualized in January 2022, has come to fruition now. The Eco Camp was inaugurated by the MLA, Udharband constituency, where the site is situated. “The Hon’ble MLA took tour of the site and enjoyed the location of the Borail Eco camp, especially the crystal clear water where the eco camp offers the facility to swim for the tourist. The Hon’ble MLA addressed the local and the gathering – post-opening of the eco camp – about the immense potential of eco-tourism. In the inaugural function, senior district officers were present,” informed Cachar Forest Division in a press release.
Borail eco camp is a confluence of Conservation, Community, and Sustainable Tourism. “That is to say, the facility will be fully operated and run by the local community – the eco-development committee of the Indranagar village. The revenue generated from the facility will entirely go to the eco-development committee. The committee members are specifically trained in Pratam institute, Pench, Maharashtra on subjects of live hospitality and tourist management,” added the press statement.
The ‘Borail Eco-camp’ is your chance to experience the pristine Borail Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time ever. You can stay here at the campsite run by the local community of Indranagar. Various other activities offered are – guided trekking, Local khasia cosines, one can swim in the crystal clear waters, camp fire facility, a playground to try their skills in bandminton/volleyball etc. The facility offers authentic, enriching natural and cultural experiences.
The Borail eco camp is now open for booking and interested people can book on the official website: www.visitborail.org.
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