Ø Study Camp for Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humanity. It has origins in
the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social
sciences Anthropology's basic concerns are "What defines human
life and society?", "How are social relations among humans
organized?", "Who are the ancestors of modern Homo
sapiens?", "What are humans' physical traits?", "How do
humans behave?", "Why are there variations among different groups of
humans?", "How has the evolutionary past of Homo
sapiens influenced its social organization and culture?" and so
forth.
Baranti is surrounded by small tribal hamlets which are inhabited by
Santhals. Baranti Wildlife & Nature Study Hut will take you amidst their
rich culture. It is also an ideal location for base camp for Anthropological
excursion to the caves of Biharinath and Susunia where indication of ancient
human beings has been discovered.
Painting is a mode of expression and the forms are
numerous. Drawing, composition or abstraction and other
aesthetics may serve to manifest the expressive and conceptual intention of the
practitioner. Paintings can be naturalistic and representational (as in
a still life or landscape painting),photographic, abstract,
be loaded with narrative content, symbolism, emotion or
be political in nature.
An artist can nurture his creative talents in an open nature. That is
why Rabindranath Tagore set up his Asram at Shantiniketqan for its ambience.
Time has taken away the glory of Santiniketan’s rural beauty. Baranti may be a
substitute of old Santiniketan where you will discover the same nostalgic
flavor
ØCamp for
Photography
This is a heaven for the photographers and writers. Baranti takes
different looks in different seasons. Some times Baranti glows with Palash in
its fiery bloom, some times tranquil green with its paddy fields in full grow,
in rainy season the nature sings around Baranti
Ø Nature study Camp
Nature study can be described as "conceiving of the movement
as a loose coalition of communities composed of individuals, societies, and
institutions able to find some common ground in the study and appreciation of
the natural world." In "Leaflet I: What Is Nature-Study?" from a
1904 collection nature study lessons, Liberty Hyde Bailey presented the
following description of nature study:
NATURE-STUDY, as a process, is seeing the things that one looks at,
and the drawing of proper conclusions from what one sees. Its purpose is to
educate the child in terms of his environment, to the end that his life may be
fuller and richer. Nature-study is not the study of a science, as of botany,
entomology, geology, and the like. That is, it takes the things at hand and
endeavors to understand them, without reference primarily to the systematic
order or relationships of objects. It is informal, as are the objects which one
sees. It is entirely divorced from mere definitions, or from formal
explanations in books. It is therefore supremely natural. It trains the eye and
the mind to see and to comprehend the common things of life; and the result is
not directly the acquiring of science but the establishing of a living sympathy
with everything that is.
The nature study movement (alternatively, Nature Study or
nature-study) was a popular education movement in America in the late
19th and early 20th centuries. Nature study attempted to reconcile scientific
investigation with spiritual, personal experiences gained from interaction with
the natural world. Led by progressive educators and naturalists such
as Anna Botsford Comstock, Liberty Hyde Bailey, Louis
Agassiz andWilbur S. Jackman, nature study changed the way science was
taught in schools by emphasizing learning from tangible objects, something that
was embodied by the movement's mantra "study nature, not books."
The movement popularized scientific study outside of the classroom as
well, and has proven highly influential for figures involved in the modern
environmental movement, such as Aldo
Leopold and Rachel Carson.
By the mid-19th century, a growing concern for the state of the
environment began to take shape. In 1864, American diplomat George Perkins
Marsh published the groundbreaking book Man and Nature. Highlighting
people's responsibility to the natural world, the work marked the beginning of
the conservation movement.
Before the 1890s, the idea of nature study existed, but the
"efforts had been sporadic and piecemeal." Naturalist Louis
Agassiz wanted to capture "learners in studying the natural world."
His students, who where influenced by this philosophy, went on to provide the
nature study knowledge in public schools. It was Aggasiz who coined the phrase,
"Study nature, not books."
Its an ideal place for children’s nature camp amidst the hills and
forest where the city children get opportunity to mix with their rural counter
parts and exchange their culture and ideas.
Ø Camp for
Socioeconomics Study
Socioeconomics or socio-economics or social
economics is an umbrella term with different usages. 'Social
economics' may refer broadly to the "use of economics in the
study of society. More narrowly, contemporary practice considers
behavioral interactions of individuals and groups through social capital and social
"markets" (not excluding for example, sorting by marriage)
and the formation of social norms. In the latter, it studies the relation
of economics to social values. There are so many villages small and big
(general and tribal populated) are situated in this area. This area is very
much useful for statistical survey related with Socio Economic Study.
Ecology Field camp is a tradition in the education of a
geologist. It is an intensive course that applies classroom and laboratory
training to solving geological problems in the field. Skills developed during
field camp typically include: collection of geologic data, constructing a
measured section, interpreting geologic structures and geologic
mapping. Location is a critical factor in distinguishing field camps,
because location determines the type of rocks, fossils, structures, and
geomorphology you will learn.
Purulia district is rich in minerals. In an area of 40km radius around
Baranti is full of coal, various quartz granite etc. Baranti may be an ideal
site for field camps for students studying Geology in College or University
level. Baranti Wildlife & Nature Study Hut is always ready to facilitate
such camps. The number of enthusiast groups camping here is increasing every
year.
Baranti is Ideal for Yoga & Meditation Camp - The
tranquil ambience of Baranti is framed within the picturesque landscape where
blue hills cast their shadows in the still lake, birds sing never ending
melodies, butterfly glides in the aroma of breeze, bees hum. It has been the
perfect address for out door Yoga and Pranayam Camps (Lake side or Hill adjourn
Forest) organized by various organizations from Kolkata,Durgapur, and Asansole.
Some Organizations have made it a habit of coming back at least once every year
in this haven of peace to organize camps on Meditation Yoga and Pranayem.
Ø Camp for
Ayurveda Students
Ayurveda is acclaimed all over the world today. The hills around
Baranti Wildlife & Nature Study Hut are rich in medicinal plants. In the
past the kings of Garpanchakot patronized the herbal research in this area. WWF
had surveyed this area some years ago and fond more than 250 species of
medicinal plant. West Bengal government has set up a garden of
medicinal plants at Garpanchakot. Different organizations arrange summer camps
for Ayurveda students here every year.
Rock climbing also lightly called 'The Gravity Game', is a sport
in which participants climb up or across natural rock formations or artificial
rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a
pre-defined route without falling. Rock climbing competitions have objectives
of completing the route in the quickest possible time or the farthest along an
ever increasingly harder route.
You will find a lot of rocks and hill area Around Baranti and
Raghunath Pur Sub Division( Bero, Joychandi etc.) which are suitable for
Basic training camp for Rock climbers.
ØSummer
Camp
Summer camp is a supervised program for children and/or teenagers
conducted (usually) during the summer months. Children and adolescents who attend
summer camp are known as campers.
The traditional view of a summer camp as a woody place with hiking,
canoeing, and campfire is evolving, with greater acceptance of newer summer
camps that offer a wide variety of specialized activities. For example, there
are camps for the performing arts, music, magic, computers, language learning,
mathematics, children with special needs.
ØAdventure
Camps
Children and teenagers with a love for adventure will greatly enjoy
nature adventure camps filled with interesting eco adventures, nature
activities and workshops. Student Nature camps are conducted from institutions. They usually
range from 1 day to 5 days, depending on the needs of institutions. Students of
all age groups are encouraged to participate, however age segregation is
necessary for effective success of the camp.
Our goal is always to assure the
best to entomologists, students, wildlife photographers and
nature lovers Painters, Anthropologist Geologist Ayurvedic Students Trekkers Climbers Etc.
wishing to visit The Baranti Hill and Forest Area. We also understand that more and more travelers
and researchers want to build their own itineraries according to their group
and special interest. We provide Accommodation and food
. We furnish local tribal guides, vehicles, and tour itineraries for
a day, a week, a month or more, for one person or a large group.
Within 40 Km. Radius:
- Historical Place- Garhpanchokote
- Hills- Panchokote- Biharinath- Susunia-Joychandi-Various Small Hills.
- Temples- Biharinath-Birinchinath-Kalyaneswari-Chinnamasta-Ma Chandi
- Multipurpose River Project- Panchyet Dam-Maithan Dam. (Hydro Electricity)
- River - Damodar-Barakar.
- Thermal power Station – Raghunathpur and Majia Tharmal Power Station.
- Cement Factory – Madhukunda ACC Cement.
- Coal Mines – Bhamoria colliery belt.
- Steal Factory – ISCO Burnpur.
- Sponge iron Factory – Madhukunda.
- Quartz Mines – Biharinath
- Natural Gas – Biharinath
- Old Caves – Biharinath – Susunia.
- Archaeological Places – Telkupi – Chaliama – Banda – Garhpanchokote.
- Aurvedic Garden – Panchokote Forest Rest House.
- Trekking Route – Panchokote Hill – Biharinath Hill.
- River Side Trekking – Damodar – Barakar.
- Mountaineering Training – Baranti Hill – Joychandi Hills – Poroli Hills- Bero Hills.
Come Baranti and Explore Nature