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Eco Circuit In Bihar


Eco Circuit In Bihar

Kakolat (Nawada)

 

It is a Waterfall in Gobindpur, about 21 miles away from Nawada. Just below the fall, there is a deep natural reservoir. The fall is about 150 to 160 feet, from the ground level. The scene is panoramic due to all around green forest area, which is very pleasant to the eyes. According to the legend, in Treata Yuga a king was cursed by a rishi and had to take the shape of a python and lived here. The place was visited by the great Pandavas during their exile and the king after getting rid of the curse proclaimed that one who would bathe in the waterfall will not take the yoni of snake and that is why a large number of people from far and near bathe in the river. A big fair is held on the occasion of bishua or Chait Sankranti.

Bhimbandh (Munger)


It is situated at a distance of 56 km from Munger, 20km from Jamui Railway Station and 200km from Patna Airport. Bhimbandh Wild Life Sancturay is located in the south west of Munger District. The forests cover an area of 681.99 sq km on the hills and undulating tract of Kharagpur Hills. The vegetation of these forests is very rich where sal, Semal and other trees grow side by side the hilly terrains, protecting from the sun rays the forms and humble creepers which grow below. A host of wild animals such as Tiger, Leopards, Sloth Bear, Nilgai, Sambhar, Braking deer, Wild bear, Four Horned Antelope are found in these forests. In the valley portions and at the foothills are several hot springs of which the finest are at Bhimbandh, Sita Kund and Rishi Kund.

Ghoda katora


Ghoda Katora is being developed as an eco-tourism site, which will have a huge Buddha statue which will be flanked by his four important disciples Ananda, Maha Kassapa, Maha Moggallana and Sariputta. The idea is to pay tribute to the Buddha and his disciples who are part of the cultural legacy of Bihar. The Buddha and his disciples who are part of the cultural legacy of Bihar . The Buddha spent a considerable part of his life here at Rajgriha and around. Buddha’s disciples Sariputta Maha Moggallana and Maha Kassapa belonged to Magadha, and their contributions to the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha are well documented.

Valmiki Nagar Tiger Reserve


Spread across 880 sq km (approx), the Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary is the safe home for the tigers, one of the threatened species of the world. Located at the cradle of Himalayan outermost Shivalik range, the region has a very undulating landscape comprising of steep rise and deep ridges with the lush green forest around. The leopards and Tigers along with the Fishing Cats, Chitals, Sambar, Black Bucks, Langur, Sloth Bears, and Gaurs make the jungle an adventurous destination for the tourists. The deep forests of Sal, Asan, Karama, Semal, Cane etc. Offers a salubrious climate in the area.

Barabar Caves


The architectural beauty of Barabar Caves situated in the Barabar Hills is magnificent. These caves are located at a distance of around 25km from Gaya. These caves were carved during the first phase of development of Buddhism in the second century BC. These rock caves are deep and finely cut and have fine glassy and shining polish inside. Buddist literature reveals that these caves were meant for Ajivika  Buddhists. Barabar Caves are divided in three types and one of them is Nagarjuna Caves. Other two are Hut Caves and Caves of Pandavas. Nagarjuna caves situated on Nagarjuna Hill are two in number Sudama and Chaupar. These caves were meant for ascetic spiritual Buddhist monks who were truth seekers and wanted isolation and seculusion.

Gangetic Dolphins Sanctuary, Bhagalpur


Located in Bhagalpur district, the sanctuary is a 50 km stretch of the Ganga river. It is the only protected area for the endangered Gangetic Dolphins in Asia.




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