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Official NAGA Crest Bardiya 2054

Protecting those who protect the wild.

Protecting Guides • Empowering Communities • Conserving Wildlife

In Bardia, independent local operator Jungle Nepal Adventure and the Nature Guide Association (NAGA) unite directly to provide occupational safety for wildlife trackers, preserve ancestral tracking skills, and foster lasting peace between apex predators and buffer-zone villages.

Historic Association • Founded in 1998 (2054 BS) in Bardia

The Nature Guide Association (NAGA) of Bardia

Founded in 1998 (2054 BS) in Thakurdwara, the Nature Guide Association (NAGA) unites and represents all certified naturalist guides and professional trackers officially licensed by Nepal's Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation in Bardia.

Chaired by Krisna Saha, it structures daily jungle walking safaris, mentors young local recruits, enforces wildlife safety rules in tiger habitat, and maintains an ongoing mediation bridge with buffer-zone communities.

Official DNPWC License
Thakurdwara, Bardia
Krisna Saha, President of NAGA
NAGA certified nature guides gathered in front of Bardia National Park Gate

Official Bardia National Park Gate — Certified NAGA trackers and guides assembled before daily walking patrols in the forest.

Our Field Alliance

The foundation of our collaboration: a direct solidarity model

Jungle Nepal Adventure is not a detached foreign tour agency subcontracting trips: our initiative was born on the ground in Bardia alongside Pawan Thapa and the region's historic trackers. We believe wildlife wilderness travel in Nepal only makes sense if it directly protects those risking their lives on foot in the jungle and the local families coexisting daily with tigers and elephants.

1. Direct, Zero-Intermediary Reinvestment

On every expedition booked with Jungle Nepal Adventure, a fixed contribution per traveller is directly allocated to NAGA's equipment and solidarity fund, with zero middleman deductions or agency overheads.

2. Tracker Safety & Essential Medical Care

We directly fund vital emergency equipment (tactical tourniquets, chest seals, pressure bandages) and help seed an emergency hospitalization fund to guarantee immediate medical care in case of wildlife charges or accidents.

3. Shared Local Governance & Ethics

Our routes and approach protocols strictly follow the guidelines of the NAGA executive board led by President Krisna Saha: zero wildlife disturbance, strict respect for sensitive breeding zones, and ongoing mediation with buffer-zone villages.

Field Missions

What NAGA does daily: 6 core field missions

The six statutory fields of action carried out by the association to support the national park and buffer-zone communities:

MISSION 01 Community
Community awareness in Bardia

Community Awareness Programs

Organize regular awareness programs in surrounding buffer-zone villages about wildlife conservation, biodiversity, environmental protection, and the importance of preserving the national park.

  • — Regular conservation workshops in local villages and buffer-zone settlements.
  • — School education programs fostering pride and safety awareness among youth.
MISSION 02 Cleanliness
Sanitation and cleanliness in Bardia

Sanitation & Cleanliness Programs

Organize regular cleaning campaigns around the national park, along walking trails, riverbanks, and in surrounding communities.

  • — Systematic plastic waste collection along forest trails and riverbanks.
  • — Active environmental stewardship preserving the Karnali and Geruwa river corridors.
MISSION 03 Training
Beginner nature guide training

Beginner Nature Guide Training

Provide basic training for young and interested local people who want to become nature guides, including wildlife identification, animal behaviour, birdwatching, guiding skills, safety, and visitor management.

  • — Traditional tracking skills and animal behaviour mentorship from elder Tharu trackers.
  • — Rigorous jungle safety drills, river crossings, and emergency first-aid protocols.
MISSION 04 Trails
Trail development inside Bardia National Park

Trail Development

Work together with the national park administration to identify, develop, and maintain safe walking trails inside the park for nature lovers and tourists.

  • — Discreet trail marking and footpath maintenance coordinated with park rangers.
  • — Clearing fallen timber and maintaining safe riverbed crossings across the floodplain.
MISSION 05 Mediation
Bridge between community and national park

Bridge Between Community & Park

Act as a mediator between local communities and park authorities, helping to build better communication, cooperation, mutual understanding, and conflict resolution.

  • — Daily liaison between buffer-zone residents and DNPWC park administration.
  • — Immediate field mediation during human-wildlife encounters and crop protection.
MISSION 06 Ecotourism
Conservation and tourism activities

Conservation & Tourism Activities

Organize conservation workshops, guided nature walks, and programs that encourage responsible tourism, local participation, and direct economic returns for local families.

  • — Low-impact walking safaris rooted in strict wildlife ethics and non-disturbance.
  • — Sustainable livelihoods generated locally for tracker households in Bardia.
The Vision of the Nature Guide Association:
“There are several things NaGA do. There are many more possibilities. If the association has a good budget and financial support, it can implement much bigger programs, create opportunities for local people, support conservation, and make a positive impact in the communities surrounding Bardia National Park.”
Action Plan 2027 — 2030

Four stages to build a sustainable model

A progressive, measurable, and transparent roadmap to protect trackers and empower buffer-zone communities:

01 2027 • Launch
Stage 1: Emergency

Vital safety & emergency relief

Immediate deployment of an essential safety net for nature guides facing tigers and elephants on the frontline.

Pilot Insurance Fund Full hospitalization coverage for wildlife encounters and jungle accidents.
Trauma First-Aid Outfitting 20 specialized wilderness kits with tourniquets and pressure dressings.
Direct Seed Funding Initiated in 2027 from Jungle Nepal Adventure's operating revenues.
Target Metric

100% of active nature guides covered and outfitted

02 2027 — 2028
Stage 2: Knowledge

Knowledge transfer & park trails

Preserving ancestral tracking heritage and maintaining safe walking corridors inside the park.

Tharu Mentorship Practical wilderness training for 15 recruits led by master trackers.
Jungle Trails Discreet waymarking and consolidation of 3 primary footpaths.
River Stewardship Collective waste cleanup along the Karnali and Geruwa floodplains.
Target Metric

15 licensed young guides & 3 trails maintained

03 2028 — 2029
Stage 3: Coexistence

Mediation & peaceful coexistence

Building an active communication bridge between buffer-zone villages and conservation authorities.

Mediation Unit Immediate field response to de-escalate human-wildlife encounters.
Buffer-Zone Education Awareness and safety workshops across 12 local schools.
Direct Revenues Equitable redistribution of expedition income to local families.
Target Metric

12 buffer-zone villages engaged and supported

04 Horizon 2030
Stage 4: Autonomy

Autonomy & nationwide scaling

Achieving self-sustaining financial independence and exporting the tracker safety model across Nepal.

Financial Autonomy Emergency fund fully sustained without external grant reliance.
Transparent Metrics Public impact reporting submitted to global conservation bodies.
Scaling Replicating the NAGA association model across Chitwan and Suklaphanta.
Target Metric

Self-sufficient model replicated across the Terai

Inquire & Participate

Building conservation that protects people and predators alike.

Whether you represent an environmental grant foundation, a research NGO, a governmental partner, or you are a conscious traveler looking to support direct grassroots impact, we welcome transparent dialogue.

Inquire about a partnership → Message on WhatsApp
Direct contact: [email protected] Coordination: Robin Rozier (Founder Jungle Nepal Adventure), Krisna Saha (President of NAGA) & Pawan Thapa (Field Operations Director)

Official authorities & references in Nepal:

DNPWC Nepal Parks Dept. NTNC Nature Trust IUCN Red List WWF Nepal Habitat & Wildlife GTF Global Tiger Forum Nepal Safari Guide → Practical Guide