"Burhan" in the list of the best destinations in the world

After Burhan, which was put into operation about two years ago, was included in the list of the world's best 100 destinations by Time magazine in America on Thursday, the discussion about the pilgrimage-tourism of Bardia started. According to

president Chaudhary, the word 'burhan' in the Tharu language refers to a special place. "It could mean the inundation area," he said, "However, Burhan is the coastal area of ​​Khauraha and Geruwa rivers." There are Bhangla of Karnali on both sides. To the east of the camp is Kailasi Village and to the west is Bardia Park. About half an hour away from the market by Thakur, the camp is under the Khata wildlife route away from the settlement.

There are no permanent structures in the camp on the border of Thakurbaba and Madhuvan municipalities. According to Chaudhary, this is a 'tented camp'. When the guests came, the owner pitched a tent in the courtyard and provided residential services. It is almost closed now as it is monsoon season. Chaudhary said that it will be fully operational after the end of monsoon. "It has been conducted on non-cultivable land," he said, "it has played a role in the promotion of tourism in Bardiya." When tourists do not come, the management has rented a house in the village to store temporary structures including tents.

According to Hemant Acharya, the guide and conservationist of Bardia Park, the toilets and residential structures here are 'eco-friendly'. A tree house has been built on two trees in Chaur for tourists. One more tree house is under construction. "Cattle graze in Chaur during the day," Acharya said. According to Manju Mahatara, who has been guiding the tourists at the

camp, the camp has wildlife footprint identification and river bathing programs that are different from the tourist activities being conducted in Bardia Park. The guests who come here are shown the footprints of wild animals to identify which animal they belong to. Under

river bathing, guests are made to wear swimming suits and walk in the river. "Fish and stones are shown by walking in the water," she said. Apart from this, programs such as jeep safari, jungle walk, fishing in Babai river are being conducted in the park. The camp has conducted 'Angan Ghar' in local villages. In that house, Tharu and other community food dishes are served to the tourists. Information about local culture and nature conservation is provided. "This has strengthened the relationship between the camp operator and the locals," she said.

Burhan's investors are Manoj Gautam from Dang and his sister Prabha. Gautam, a conservationist, lives in the UK. Burhan is managed by Dakshina Khadka. In the press release issued by the camp management, it is mentioned that Burhan has been selected in the list of the best destinations in the world published by Time magazine. The release stated that Burhan Wilderness Camp Bardia is located on an important part of the Khata Biological route. It is also said to be run by a group of sentimental conservationists.

In the camp area, there are birds like one-horned rhinoceros, pate tiger, jungle elephant as well as black ibis, ruddy shelduck, nightjar, fishing owl. "Last year, more than 500 guests were welcomed in the camp," said the statement, "local homestays and restaurants are being helped, and local youth are being trained in rescue and guide." He said that being on the list is a good thing for the tourism sector and it will help promote the destination in the international arena. "This account is in the core area of ​​the biological route," he said, "so it would be better if it is operated so that there is no short-term and long-term loss to wildlife."

Bina Bhattarai, deputy head of Thakurbaba municipality, said that after Burhan was included in the list of the best destinations in the world, the tourism sector of Bardia, which has been overshadowed, will be promoted at the international level. "We should spread this news around the world and attract as many tourists as possible," she said, "for that, it is necessary for conservation workers, tourism businessmen and public representatives to join hands."