Forest Hideaway endeavors to pass on the positives of tourism to the local Tharu community. The majority of the staff are from the surrounding villages, a third of whom have received formal certified training prior to employment. Local tradesmen are employed on an ad hoc basis and many local products are used in the resort where possible.ion
Environmentally Responsible:
Mohan supports many environmental projects, whether by donating money to students who can’t afford environmental studies or training. Mohan is working as a Nepal Coordinator for the New Zealand Project Future Guardians’ tiger monitoring and research project in Bardia. This project is looking to set up photo and film capture of tigers in the park to be publicized on the internet so as to provide up to the minute monitoring of this endangered species.
Socially and Economically Responsible: Forest Hideaway provides financial and transport assistance to the local women’s development group and health center The local jungle guide association, NARA is also supported with transport and donations towards field trips and training.
Culturally Responsible:
The style of the resort is very much in keeping with the local village houses, with all of the buildings following the local, traditional style of construction and appearance very closely. Mohan is especially concerned about preserving the local culture and tries to educate the villagers on the importance of preserving their traditions. Arguing that tourists find Tharu culture of interest, he invites local people to perform their dances. For guests interested in buying souvenirs of local handicrafts, Mohan is able to help arrange for these to be brought to the hotel for sale to guests.
Bardia National Park provides a number of well looked after domestic elephants. These fearless, majestic animals provide the safest and easiest way to move around inside the park. Walking through tall grasslands and dense jungle, you’ll sight wildlife safely from the back of the elephant.
These are aimed at particular habitats or types of wildlife. For example, a popular choice is a Black Buck Antelope Tour or a prolonged three-day deep jungle trek. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further details or information on what you want to do.
Local bikes are available for you to explore the local village, with or without a guide.
Walking in allows you to explore the rich diversity of the jungle, grasslands and rivers. This is the best way to see wildlife and nature close up. Your guide can give you in-depth information on the habitats you pass through, details of the plant and animal life you encounter and will brief you on general tracking tips.
FROM THE BLOGNepal is not only known for trekking in snow-capped Himalayas but also an exquisite Jungle Safari through the pristine National parks. The geography of Nepal is such that the northern side has Himalaya’s whereas the southern lowland commonly known as Terai is densely vegetated with tropical forests providing habitat to diverse variety of wildlife, flora and different native as well as migratory birds.
