This is a buffer area of Chitwan National Park. Shivadwaris an old settlement of Pun Magarand other marginalized ethnic communities as Newar, Rai and other. They have their own and unique culture and custom. This buffer zone is highly rich in floral and faunal diversity, including Bengal Tiger and one of the last populations of single-horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Rewa flow along this
area and has enriched riverine forest area. Both river systems are the best habitat for single-horned Rhinoceros. Objective
The main objective of this homestay is to support ecotourism of this region. The income generated from the ecotourism will support the livelihood of local marginalized community and mainstream them in biodiversity conservation. Activities
• Wildlife view in Buffer Zone Community Forest
• Pun Magar culture
• Pun Magar dish.
• Canoeing at Fish pond.
• Sunset view at the confluence of Rewa River.
• Fishing
• Home stay
Wildlife view in Buffer Zone Community Forest (BZCF)
There are 5 different BZCFsunderAyodhyapuri User Committee and but Baikunthe and Proposed ShivadwarBZCF are the important than other because these are rich in biodiversity. Rewa river in the northern ridge and wetlands inside the BZCF offer the frequent visibility of endangered species especially Rhino. Other species like tiger, leopard, wild boars, deer species, and seasonal birds can be sited occasionally. There are forest trails and view tower (Machan) built inside forest. Entry fee inside the BZCF is listed below. SN Service Entry fee per Person in NRs. Remarks
Nepalese SAARC foreigner
1 Jungle walk 10 150 200
2 Jeep Safari 100 150 250 Additional tax
3 Watch Tower stay 100 150 250 1 Night Per Person
Contact Person:
…………….., Chairperson ……………….BaikuntheBZCF
…………….., Chairperson ………….ShivadwarBZCF
Pun Magar Culture
Traditional Pun Magar dance show such as, Maruni, Sorathi, Salaijo and other local danceare exhibited on request. This show is performed at the community hall of homestay program. One group has to pay Rs. 2000 for the cultural package. Pun Magar Dish
Dhido of Millet, Chatani of Timur, GundrukPickel, SandekoBhatmas (Soybean) Local Chiken and duck, and Local wine as per guest need etc. Canoe ride Program
Home stay unit has managed canoe ride program for tourist in fish pond of home stay. Visitors can observe aquatic animals and realized amunsement from this program. Torist can be see different animals and birds while doing canoe. Sunset view at the confluence of Rewa River
Rewa River is lies in norther part of homestay in the bound dry between community and National Park. Torist can see sunset view from bank of Rewa River. They can be see wild species in the time of sunset veiew time. Homestay
Homestay program of AyodhyapuriBufferzone User Committee is started from 27 December 2015 at Shivadwarvillage.Homesy is inaugurated by Hon. Soil conservation and forest misnter Mr. Agni Pd. Sapkota by one huge inauguration submit. 11 households are hosting the service for 44 guests at a time. Contact person for the homestay are:
MoahanBdr. Pun, Chairperson 9804220992
TulBdr. Pun ,Manager 9845195292
Benefit sharing of the program
Benefit will be shared in following headings after deducting management cost.
• Ecotourism promotion and management cost 30%
• Conservation program 30%
• Youth mobilization for anti-poaching 20%
• Institutional development 20%
Program Implementer
AyodhyapriBuffer Zone Home Stay Committee
Supported by
Chitwan National Park, Kasara, Chitwan
Terai Arc Landscape Program, Sauraha, Chitwan
AyodhuapuriBZ User Committee, Kharkatta, Chitwan
AyodhuapuriBZ Saving and Credit Cooperative Ltd. Kharkatta, Chitwan
