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 Indiranagar, where the package contains;
• stay in camps / Bamboo huts,
• delicious fresh local food &
• activities like nature walk, forest trek, zip-lining, Burma Bridge and much more..
Supported by Cachar forest Division of Assam Forest Department, the ‘Borail Eco-camp’ is a Community initiative of Indiranagar village, that is a small hamlet of 32 families situated at the fringe of the ‘Borail forest’, on the banks of Doloo river. Of Khasi origin, the villagers are a judicious mix of traditional practices and modern thought process brought about by education. The youngsters all speak English, sing Khasi songs and are expert at climbing tall supari trees and catching fish with bare hands.
The Borail Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the lesser known protected areas and a hidden treasure amongst the luscious green forests in Assam. Located in the Barak river valley in Southern Assam, 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. Here’s a chance to experience this pristine natural Shangri-la and create once in a lifetime memories.
Our forest is very special and we take pride in it. This is an invitation to come and explore the unique ecosystem with us.
Experience & Enjoy Camping in the bamboo grove on a virgin campsite. Curate your own experience. Survey the world and enjoy your tea from the hollow of a freshly cut Bamboo shoot.
Walk on the rounded river pebbles into the cleanest river possible. If you are early enough you shall be able to catch the falling orchid flowers into your hands.
Get around and see how to live a life that is fully integrated into nature. You will see one of the cleanest village that lives in a perfectly symbiotic manner with the nature.
Borail forest is one of the richest biodiversity zones and the relatively undisturbed surroundings have some amazing. unseen flora & fauna. Get to know these- up, close and personally.
Forest is full of treasures. Go on discovering some of the hidden ones of both living and non-living kind. Catch the fish that you spotted far away, with your bare hands!Or try catching the fish with bamboo baskets!
When you have seen much and feel as a know all; try climbing a Supari tree. Have a fun match with the local boys with good natured cheering goading you on, learn to make interesting artifacts out of abundant bamboo.
Khaspur was Kachari Kings’ capital. Constructed in 1690 AD, Khaspur of today holds the ruins of ancient times to highlight the historical significance of the place. Among the ruins, The Sun Gate and The Lion Gate are particularly popular with the tourists.
Sri Kancha Kanti Devi temple is a beautiful and peaceful abode of the Shakti. Venerated as a combined form of both Durga & Kali, the supremely powerful Devi herself commanded the Kachari king to build a temple for her, that is today a place of great faith and visitation.
Maniharan Tunnel is situated in Bhuban hills. It is believed that Lord Krishna had used this tunnel. Maniharan temple, which is dedicated to Krishna, is seen here. Underneath the tunnel flows the Triveni River, which is considered holy by pilgrims.
Sonbeel is a beautiful large natural body reservoir housing unique fresh water Mangroves - Barringtonia which are an important aspect of this ecosystem along with large expanse of marsh, offering refuge to a wide variety of resident and migratory birds.
