DESIRE OF HEARING THE ROAR OF TIGERS IN BIHAR COME TO VALMIKI TIGER RESERVE .......... FOR GREAT THRILL AND ADVENTURE

VALMIKI TIGER RESERVE

The name of the district West Champaran derives from two words, Champa and Aranya, meaning forest of Champa trees. 

Valmiki National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the West Champaran district of Bihar state, India. The extensive forest area of Valmikinagar was previously owned by the Bettiah Raj and Ramanagar Raj until the early 1950s. Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) is one of the natural virgin recesses in east India, situated in the north west corner of Bihar. The VTR forest area covers 899.38 square kilometers, which is 17.4% of the total geographical area of the district West Champaran. As of 2013, there were 22 tigers in the Reserve.

Wild animal diversity

The wil found in the forest of VTR are tiger, Rhinoceros, Black bear, Leopard, Wild dog, wild buffalo, wild boar etc. There are several species of deer and antelopes found in VTR which are barking deer, spotted deer, Hog deer, Shambhar, Blue bull. Apart from that hyena, Leopard cat, Wild cat, fishing cat, Languor, monkey, and flying squirrel can also be sighted in VTR. The Tiger Population in the Reserve was 10 in 2010, which increased to 22 in 2013.At present 241 bird species have been reported from VTR. The jungle of VTR abounds in various kinds of moth, caterpillars and butterflies. Some common butterflies like common Mormon, great Mormon, glassy tiger, great egg fly, club beak, grey pansy, lime butterfly, common crow can easily be sighted. 

ECOTOURISM IN VALMIKI TIGER RESERVE, BIHAR

 Tourism should blend with the environment and local culture.

 Tourist experience should focus on host community’s existing

    scenic and activity opportunities.

 Local should own and manage all or most services.

 A high proportion of local materials should be used in fulfilling

    Tourist’s needs.

 Helpful in Conservation.

 Education and awareness generation about wild flora and fauna.

Ecotourism Facilities Available in VTR

Accommodation

 Valmiki Vihar at Valmikinagar

 Ecohut – 8 (Kotraha-2, Naurangia Done-2, Goberdhana- 4)

Safari

 Jeep Safari/ Bullock Cart Safari.

 Elephant Safari – at Madanpur

Other Attractions

 Moon Visit

 Nature Walk

 Bird Watching

 Peep Through Watch Tower

Tariff

1 Forest Rest House for tourist (Maximum 3 days) Rs. 500/- per         day for double bed (9.00AM to 9.00 AM)

2 Entry fee in Sanctuary Rs.25 /- per head above 12 years of Age.
3 Entry fee for private vehicles (Motor Cycle/ L.M. Vehicle) Rs          200/- per vehicle per day.

4 Jeep Safari Rs. 600/- per vehicle per trip (maximum 4 adults) for     each extra person-(Maximum 2) Rs. 150/- each for three hours.        Rs one hundred for each extra hour.

5 Guide Rs. 200/- for three hours. Rs 50/- for each extra hour.
6  Photography for (Cinema/T.V.) Camera photography Rs 2000/-       per day.Video Movie Camera Rs. 5000/- per day.
7  Elephant Safari Rs. 300/- per trip for 3 persons.
8  Valmiki Vihar Double bed Maximum Rs. 1000/- per room (for         one extra person Rs. 300/- Additional.
9  Eco-Hut Rs. 1000/- per room (for one extra person Rs. 300/-            Additional 

10 Folding Tent with sleeping Bag Rs. 500/- per head.
11 Stay Near Watch Tower with sleeping Bag Rs 250/- per Head.