Rila Monastery Nature Park Management Plan - part - usaid

February 2004
Auxiliary infrastructure
One toilet facility.
Tourist experience
Located in the north-western end of the meadow, this center will be regarded as the
‘fulcrum’ prior to the mountain trails. Accurate and abundant information gives
visitors peace of mind and opens their eyes to the beauy of the area. Prior to starting
along the trail, tourists may admire the giant mountains along the northern boundary.
In the Park Administration’s concern for the health and safety of the tourists, a wide
variety of goods are available here.
Description of the Tiha Rila Bivouac Complex
Allows for tenting near Kirilova poliana but no direct access for motor vehicles.
Tenting spots will be established, with fire places and toilet facilities without damage
to the environment or to the overall look of the valley.
1. Tiha Rila Tent Camp
Location
In the northern end of the Rilska River floodplain, after the last road bend.
Area and boundaries
0.5 ha.
Capacity
Ten tents.
Solid waste handling
To be removed by the campers.
Handling of fecal waste
Septic tanks cleaned in mid season and at the end of the season.
Seasonal use
June-August.
Auxiliary infrastructure
Light fence and two fire places.
Tourist experience
The location of the camp creates a broad range of feelings – from reverence to the
rocky peaks and crags to tranquility and relief for the person in isolation from the
heavy tourist flow, as well as love for the high mountain, refreshment from the pure
air, enjoyment of movement, a sense of soaring above the valley.
Description of the Ribni Lakes Complex
The goal of this complex is to provide continued and improved quality of services
such as food for tourist and sleeping accommodation in the facilities maintained in
keeping with nature conservation requirements. Provisions are made for renovation of
the lodge and provision of 120 beds in improved conditions. The lodge will operate
only seasonally but under significantly better environmentally sound standards. The
derelict buildings will be removed and the surrounding areas will be reclaimed.
Rila Monastery Nature Park
Management Plan (Draft) – Appendices
2004 - 2013
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