Parsili is an idyllic place I Sidhi district and offers more than eye can see. Situated on the bank of river Banas, this unspoilt destination is 10 km away from Sanjay-Dubri National Park where your passion for wildlife can be coupled with a leisurelu break. Parsili is an exotic paradise for the bird lovers. Birds like Herons, Egrets, White-Necked Stock, White Lbis, Whistling teal, Kites, Eagles, Harrier, King Fishers, Oriole are part of the rich avifauna.
The Barefoot Trek: The walk starts at mooring 0600hrs, in a magnificent green surroundings in the mellow rays of the rising sun and is led by a naturalist. A small backpack containing water bottle, fruits and sandwiches is provided by the Parsili Resort, for an en-route breakfast at your diligent pace learning the surrounding flora and avifauna.
The entire topography is sent with sand dunes, lush and green vegetation, Spectacular sun shine defused through hillocks, clouds and trees, making you reach for your camera repeatedly. The 4 Km trek takes 2 to 3 hours ending at rustic Kathbungalow- an old wooden haveli with Sprawling garden and mango trees bordering the river. After spending some time at this charming place you may either back or take a vehicle to the resort.
What to wear: Tourists may don a comfortable bottom/pant to easily wade in water. Must bring cap, binoculars.
Sanjay-Dubri National Park
The park is only 10 Km away from this place and if you are lucky you may spot a Chital, Jackal or a Peacock. The core Comprises of Dubri Sanctuary and Sanjay National Park and Gurughasidas National Park forms the southern boundary of the Reserve. These luxuriant forest the Southern boundary of the Reserve. These luxuriant forests dominated by Sal, Dhawda, Semal trees, to name a few, merge into the forests of Bandhavgarh National Park. Sanjay Dubri National Park, Houses the watershed formed by the Son river and its tributaries which is a home to many species of water birds. Spread over Sidhi and Singrauli districts, these forest have birds of approx. 300 varieties. Gopad Darshan, Ram Daha Kund, Giddha Pahad, Barchar Dam are the places inside the national Park which deserve a visit. Natural and cycling trails are other interesting activities to be explored.
Each time my feet touched the earth I Knew my mother was there with me. I Knew this Body was not Mine, but a living Continuation of my mother and all my ancestors. These feet I saw as ‘my feet were actually ‘pour’ feet. Together, my mother and I were leaving footprints on damp soil.