This forest rest house is more than 125 years old. It was in abandoned condition for more than 20 years. When I joined this place, I met Mr. Ravi Singh CEO, WWF-India in Dudhwa on 4th of March, 2005 and he informed me regarding this rest house. He told me about its picturesque location and his childhood memories attached with it. That time this rest house was being used by SSB coy for keeping their valuable items. The rest house is located near Rampurwa, which is 'Tharu Village'. The Indo-Nepal border is also very near to this place.
This rest house is basically a monument...which has witnessed the independence of India to downfall of Nepalese Rajshahi. It has seen the old forestry operations to latest wildlife conservation efforts. It has also observed the changes in the cultural and social life of the Tharu tribes in last century.
This rest house is very strategically located particularly to protect the 'moving animals' through Khata corridor, between Katerniaghat and Bardia National Park. Thanks to Project Tiger for providing financial assistance to bring the rest house back in use. The best thing is that we have restored it in is natural shape and size. Now this rest house is an asset for the sanctuary. Recently we organised a field level co-ordination meeting there, for the villagers and forest officials of the Indian and Nepalese side to protect and conserve the moving tigers, rhinos and elephant across the border. Do come and visit this place....
Photo-Ramesh Pandey
2 comments:
I have been to Dudhwa twice, but not here.
I am based in Delhi - how do I get here, and how can one book the FRH ?
Your pictures are very nice.
Regards,
Suneel
I had visited the FRH recently while it was being renovated. Its a beautiful place , raised high above the ground on a mount it gives a panoramic view. The FRH has forest on the back side. It’s a place worth a visit.
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