7 places found
Wildlife & Sanctuaries Bihar's only tiger reserve and its sole national park, set in the Himalayan Terai forests along the Nepal border. Spread over roughly 900 sq km, it shelters Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild elephants, gaur and hundreds of bird species. Jeep safaris from Manguraha and Gobardhana ranges offer a genuine wilderness experience in one of North India's richest, leastcrowded jungles.
A large wildlife sanctuary in the hills of southern Munger district, famous for its cluster of natural hot springs — among the hottest in Bihar at 52–65 °C. Dense forest shelters leopards, deer, wild boar and rich birdlife. The remote, unspoilt setting makes it a rewarding destination for wildlife and nature enthusiasts.
Wildlife & Sanctuaries Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake and Bihar's first Ramsar site, a shimmering wetland near Manjhaul in Begusarai. In winter it hosts tens of thousands of migratory waterbirds along the Central Asian Flyway, with over 200 bird species recorded. A paradise for birdwatchers and photographers, best explored by boat at dawn.
Wildlife & Sanctuaries A pair of manmade reservoir wetlands in the Jhajha hills of Jamui, together recognised as Ramsar sites in 2024. In winter they draw over 20,000 birds, including one of the IndoGangetic plain's largest gatherings of barheaded geese and redcrested pochard. Rare visitors such as the critically endangered Baer's pochard make this a prized destination for serious birdwatchers.
A seasonally flooded wetland in Darbhanga's Kusheshwar Asthan block, fed by overflow from the Kamla river. Each winter it becomes a refuge for thousands of migratory birds flying in from Mongolia and Siberia, including several threatened species. Notified in 1994, it is one of North Bihar's important havens for waterfowl.
A rugged forest sanctuary in the hills of southern Gaya district, straddling the Bihar–Jharkhand border. Its sal woodlands and thorn forests shelter leopards, sloth bears, nilgai, deer, wolves and a wealth of birdlife. Established in 1976, it is a quiet, offbeat retreat for nature lovers exploring beyond Bodh Gaya.
A tranquil oxbow lake in the Amdabad area of Katihar, flanked by the Mahananda and the Ganga. Gogabil is Bihar's first Community Reserve and, in 2025, became a Ramsar site of international importance. In winter its yearround waters draw flocks of migratory ducks, geese and waders, making it a rewarding spot for birdwatchers in the state's far east.
