The lesser known Wildlife Sanctuary: The Borail Wildlife Sanctuary

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• Nov 11, 2022 | Kabir Chakraborty

The Borail eco camp which was conceptualized in January 2022,

Digital Desk: 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 houses indigenous people who have been
leading a nature-integrated lifestyle and are keen to showcase their native
culture and traditional practices.

In an attempt to bring Borail Wildlife
Sanctuary to the limelight while integrating the indigenous people living
around the Sanctuary by ensuring a sustainable generation of livelihood 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 Hon’ble MLA, Udharband constituency, where the site is
situated, today i.e 11th November, 2022. 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.

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 form the facility
will fully go to the eco development committee. The committee members are
specifically trained in Pratam institute, Pench, Maharashtra on subjects live
hospitality and tourist management.

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 the interested people can book on the official website:
www.visitborail.org.