Government of Bihar, Forest Department

Concept note on components in Wildlife Safari at

Rajgir, Nalanda Bihar

WILDLIFE SAFARI
At Rajgir, Nalanda Bihar

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Introduction
The historic city of Rajgir is situated within Nalanda district at about 23 km from Biharsharif in South
-West direction. It is well connected with Patna, Luckeesarai, Nawada, Gaya and Jahanabad through road
network. The Rajgir is also approachable by rail as broad-gauge railway line connects it with Patna. The
Nalanda beside the Rajgir is in the World map from ancient times will have an icon of a world class
safari for the tourists and will develop as centre for Wild Life awareness and conservation centre.
This will also boost to the economy of Rajgir and Bihar.
The Nalanda Prani Vihar at Rajgir will be a centre of knowledge for the different age group people. After the
complete construction and development of the Safari, it will become a centre of attraction worldwide for
conserving various endangered species.
1. OBJECTIVE

It is proposed to set up a wildlife safari at Rajgir the main objective are; - a major tourist destination in
the State thronged by international, national and regional visitors - as a conservation facility for
wildlife and recreational and educational facility for visitors. This will also serve the purpose of
conservation and protection of endangered large mammalian fauna.
2. SITE

The site is situated at South of Rajgir Township beside the NH 82. It is at 2.8 km. from Rajgir Bus Stand.
It is at left side of link road originating from NH 82 and going towards Sonbhandar. The site is situated in
the forest area of Pant Wildlife Sanctuary (35 sq km) under the control of Forest Department, Bihar. The
identified site comprises of 191.12 ha including 71.08 ha of old fenced area which is inhabited by
deer and other fauna.
3. PERMISSION FOR ESTABLISHMENT

National Board of Wildlife has recommended the setting up the Safari at the identified location in the Pant
Wildlife Sanctuary with a few suggestions / conditions in the meeting of the Standing Committee of NBWL
held on 14th March 2015.

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Master Layout Plan: Zones;

Master Plan and Master Layout plan has been approved by the CZA on 24th August 2016

Proposed Zones:
1. Parking Zone (1.69 Ha.)
2. Reception cum orientation Zone (3.31 Ha.)
3. Safari Zone (147.20 Ha.)
3.1 Herbivore Safari (45.62 ha.)
3.2 Bear Safari (20.60 ha.)
3.3 Leopard Safari (20.63 ha.)
3.4 Tiger Safari (2.050 Ha.)
3.5 Lion Safari (20.54 ha.)
4. Management Zone (8.15 ha.)
5. Aviary (2.75 ha.)
6. Butterfly Park (0.38 ha.)

Master Layout Plan:

Proposed Components

Entrance gate
Ticket Counter cum Reception
Orientation Centre
Interpretation Centre
Auditorium
Safari
Hospital
Administrative Office
Staff Room
Carnivore and Herbivore
Kitchen
Incineration Chamber

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Silent Design Features:

Green Building Concept
Thick Dense Plantation with beautiful Landscape around the Building
Earth Air Technology
Root Zone Technology based STP
Use of Native Building material
Use of Solar Energy
Day lighting
Universal Design
Rain Water Harvesting

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Customized solar/battery operated Safari Buses

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Visitors Experience:
Attractive building design giving contrast in Buddhist architecture elements in
landscape
Educational Orientation center
Interpretation Centre
Display gallery, Audio-visual gallery, interpretative gallery
Experiencing the natural beauty of Rajgir valley in between Vihar Giri and
Swarn Giri
Experiencing the wildlife in its natural habitat and lifestyle
Local art shops and kiosks
Archeological Design Features:

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Giving site the history/Archeological features in buildings

Landscape will be influenced by the Buddhist architecture reflecting the
archeological features in landscape elements like fountain, selfie points, etc.
Shops and pagodas design will reflect the Buddhist architecture

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Entrance Gate:

Components:

Curve design
Animal Sculptures
representing the Safari
Entry
Creeper Plants creating
the Jungle feel

Retaining the existing water body beside the

entrance gate through its beautification
Separate entry for vehicles and pedestrian
Main Entrance gate will not be visible from
front retaining the beauty of the entrance

Parking Zone:
Note: Parking is to be placed at outside safari area in
front of entrance

Separate Parking Entry

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Separate three wheeler drop-bay

Solar Parking Sheds

Bus Parking
Car parking
Two wheeler parking

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Ticket Counter cum Reception:

10 Ticket Windows/Counters
5 Ticket Windows Each side
Designed to prevent overcrowding

Conceptual Ticket Counter

IT room
Office
Pantry
Toilet
Reception Counter

Plan

Elevation

Green/Bamboo Sheet Roof

Clock-Room
Guard Room

Check Post

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Orientation Centre:
The Orientation center is a place of interest in Safaris, providing information (Safari map, Species
leaflet, trail maps, camp sites, staff contact and restrooms, etc.) and in-depth educational exhibits and artifacts
display. (For example, about natural or cultural history.)

Orientation halls 3

Display of
Herbivore Habitat
& Life Style

Carnivore Section
Herbivore Section
Bear Section

Herbivore Section

Bear Section

Models Displaying Bear

habitat in different
environment

Carnivore Section
Display of Models generating the
habitat and lifestyle of carnivores

Others- Porch, Foyer, Managers Room, Staff Room, Toilets

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Conceptual Interior view for Herbivore

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Conceptual 3D View

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Interpretation Centre cum Auditorium:

Interpretation is a communication process designed to reveal meanings and relationships of our cultural
and natural heritage, to the public, through first hand experiences with objects, artifacts, landscapes, or sites

Foyer
3 types of Exhibits
Auditorium
Holographic Presentation Hall
Toilets

Auditorium to perform and educate

visitors in Wildlife and Nalanda
History

Deer Hologram

Water Kingdom in
Holographic Presentation
Plan

Touch-screen Pads in Audio Visual hall

Touchable Animal body parts replica to feel
and sense

Touch-screen tables

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Using Smart phones to scan and learn,

interpreting animal kingdom and Nalanda
history
Recreating Nalanda and Rajgir historic monuments to
interpret the history behind

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Snacks-Kiosk/Restaurant
Tree themed Restaurant
Sitting area for the visitors will be
created on the branches touching
the ground.
Big artificial tree will be created
like the picture shown bellow
Hanging light arrangements.
Live streaming of all the safari
areas will be projected in the
screen to attract visitors and to
hold them.

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Sitting area will

be created
around the
natural trees
present in the
restaurant area.
Beautiful
landscape

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Public Toilets/Facilities
Eco Friendly toilet Design
Composite Toilets
Compost will be utilised in
Landscape
Conceptual Visionary

Composite toilet design

Composite toilet

Amphitheater/OAT:

Amphitheatre impregnated in
Landscape

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Conceptual Design

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For small gathering and plays to

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Animal Welfare:

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Freedom from hunger and thirst ready access

to water and a diet to maintain health and vigour
Freedom from discomfort by providing an
appropriate environment including shelter and a
comfortable resting area
Freedom from pain, injury and disease by prevention or rapid
diagnosis and treatment.
Freedom to express normal behavior by providing sufficient space,
proper facilities and company of the animals own kind.
Freedom from fear and distress by ensuring conditions and
treatment which avoid mental suffering
No. Angular design in fence preventing them from hurting
themselves
Treated water supply for drinking water preventing from water born
decease
Habitat designed in similar to the natural habitat for each safari
animals
Kitchen will maintain hygiene checking it through medicated water
sprinklers in each kitchen (Carnivore and Herbivore)
Granite will be used in kitchen platform for easy and fast cleaning
maintaining the hygiene

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Herbivore Safari:

Safari Area

Safari Road
Loop Path
Safari Fence

OHT & watch Tower

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Double gate entry system

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Bear Safari:

Safari Road
Loop Path
Safari Fence

Feeding and retiring cell

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Double gate Entry System

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OHT and watch tower

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Leopard Safari:

Safari Road
Loop Path
Safari Fence

Feeding and retiring cell

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Double gate Entry System

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OHT and watch tower

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Tiger Safari:
Safari Road
Loop Path
Safari Fence

Feeding and retiring cell

OHT and watch tower

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Double gate Entry System

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Lion Safari:

Safari Road
Loop Path
Safari Fence

Feeding and retiring cell

OHT and watch tower

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Double gate Entry System

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Safety:
Animals and environment Safety:

No. Angular design in fence preventing them from hurting

themselves
Treated water supply for drinking water preventing from water born
decease
Customized safari vehicles will be in
color pattern soothing for animal eye
to not scare them

Visitors Safety:

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Customized safari vehicles will ensure the safety for the visitors
All the vehicles will have the first aid kit for an injury, in case.
Dispensary is designed in the reception area for any health issue or
injury
Safety guideline manuals will be available every were for the
awareness of the visitors were ever required

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Aviary:

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Butterfly Park:

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Other Facilities:

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Children amusement park in restaurant area will be created.

Selfie points in different locations.
Shops for local art market.
Shops for refreshing
Deer Themed Park
Waiting Dock for Safaris
Golf cart, Cycles will be available to move.
Pagodas and benches will be designed throughout the visitors path
for resting and refreshing
Sky Zone for viewing the safari animals from the hill through
telescope and for broader view of the Rajgir Wildlife Safari area.

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Financial:
The Master Plan for the safari has 5 years time frame for the construction and development.
Prioritization of the work is fixed and accordingly the works has been put in particular year.
The estimated cost is based on the broad parameters such as construction cost per sqft,
landscape development cost per sq meter, Construction of boundary wall per running meter
etc.
Estimated cost is almost near to realistic expenditure however during the preparation of Detail
Project Report Item wise SOR Rates will give the nearest realistic estimate.

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Total Estimated Project Cost: 86.15 Crores Only

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