गोयनका मछली तालाब, मुंगेर (Machhli Talab – Goenka Shivalaya – Munger

Goenka Shivalaya is also known as the Machhli Talab. The word Machhli means fish and the word Talab means water tank. There is a beautiful Hindu temple situated in the middle of this place, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple surrounded with a beautiful garden and the water tank also filled with fish. Various types of fishes and beautiful scenery of this destination attract many tourists.

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कष्टहरणी घाट, मुंगेर (Kashtaharni Ghat) – Munger

Kashtaharni Ghat is a holy place of Munger district. It is said that once upon a time Lord Ram and Mata Sita bathed at this site while returning to Ajodhya from Mithila, after that this place becomes a holy place. This place is also famous as pilgrim centre for Hindu religion. The word Kastaharni meaning the bathing place which expels all pain. Manpathar is a very popular place, which situated near the Ghat.

The Ganges river that flows in front of Munger is Uttar Vahini for which it has got great importance.There is a cluster of six temple. It is believed that in the 16th century A.D, a Hindu sage, named Mudgal Muni, appeared in the city and established two shrines, one at a rock at Kashtaharini Ghat. It is said that Lord Rama has rested here with his Consort Sita after crossing the stream on their way back from the encounter with Taraka, the demoness. The relaxation they had, gave rise to the name of Kashtaharini Ghat stands. It is believed that – One …

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खरगपुर झील, मुंगेर (Kharagpur Lake) – Munger

The Kharagpur Lake was constructed by Maharaja of Darbhanga. The lake is situated at a distance of 3 kilometres from Munger town. The lake mainly used for irrigation purpose. The five princess waterfalls is another attraction of this destination, which is located close to the Kharagpur Lake. Beautiful nature and charming weather of this place attract many visitors.

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ऋषि कुण्ड, मुंगेर (Rishi Kund) – खूबसूरत गर्म कुंड – Munger

ऋषिकुंड एक खूबसूरत गर्म धारे का स्प्रिंग है है जो खड़गपुर पहाड़ी के दो किनारे के बीच एक घाटी के ऊपर सीताकुंड के लगभग छह मील दक्षिण में स्थित है। यह जगह एक पवित्र स्थान में परिवर्तित कर दी गई है। पर्यटक और साथ ही स्थानीय लोग इस स्थान पर अक्सर आते रहते हैं और छुट्टियों और उत्सव के अवसरों के दौरान संख्याएं अधिक हो जाती हैं।

धार्मिक मान्यता में मशहूर होने के कारण यहां पर लोग मन्नतें भी मांगते हैं और उनकी मन्नतें पूर्ण होने पर पूजा-पाठ करने आते हैं. आसपास गांव के लोग अपने घरों में आये अतिथियों को भी ऋषि कुंड स्थल घुमाने ले जाते हैं. प्रत्येक 3 वर्ष पर लगने वाले मलमास मेला का आयोजन होता है.

ठंड बढती है तो काफी संख्या में लोग ऋषिकुंड के गर्म जल का आनंद लेने पहुंच जाते हैं. ऋषि कुंड में आकर औषधीय गुणों से भरपूर गर्म जल में अपना भोजन बनाकर भोजन को ग्रहण करते हैं, क्योंकि यहां के जल में बनाये गये भोजन बहुत ही स्वादिष्ट होते हैं. साथ ही यहां के पानी में स्नान करने से कई बीमारी भी दूर हो जाते हैं. यहां का गर्म जल पीने से लोगों की पाचन शक्ति भी बढ़ जाती ह…

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भौरा कुण्ड, बाँका (Bhawra Kund) – Banka

Bhawra Kund (भौरा कुंड) H. Kharagpur (Tourist attraction) is located in Banka, Bihar, India

Very very wonderful place. No pollution, natural environment. This place between small surrounding hills & deep forest. It's about 14 km. from Simultala station via Kewal, Madhuri. Be careful as no one should go without accompanying the local people

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दशरथपुर झरना एवं झील | धरहरा झील, मुंगेर (Dashrathpur Waterfall & Lake) – Munger

प्रकृति की गोद में बसे जमालपुर काली पहाड़ी से सटे धरहरा प्रखंड का बरमसिया झरना आकर्षण का केंद्र है। जमालपुर, मुंगेर, धरहरा सहित आसपास के दर्जनों गांव के लोग रोजाना यहां आकर झरने में स्नान करने का लुफ्त उठाते हैं। झरने में रोजाना स्नान करने के बाद लोग झरने के जल को घर ले जाते हैं। ग्रामीणों ने कहा कि पहाड़ से निकलने वाला मीठा जल पेट से संबंधित बीमारियां दूर करने में सहायक है। खाना बेहतर तरीके से पच जाता है। झरने के पानी से आसपास के खेतों में सिचाई भी होती है।

इस तरह के दर्जनों झरने इस पहाड़ी में है। बरमसिया का इलाका बिल्कुल कश्मीर की तरह है। यहां पर पर्यटन की अपार संभावनाएं हैं। अगर पर्यटक स्थल का दर्जा मिल जाए तो जमालपुर व धरहरा के स्थानीय युवाओं के लिए रोजगार के नए अवसर पैदा होंगे।

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रामेश्वर कुण्ड, मुंगेर (Rameshwar Kund) – Munger

The legend goes that during the Muslim invasion one of the Generals camped at this site and dug the earth for water and accidentally a hot water sprig came out.

Whereabouts and Overview:

Rameshwar Kund in Khagarpur of Bihar is situated on the North West corner of a tourist attraction site in Bihar- Kharagpur Lake.

Rameshwar Kund is one of the significant spot of Kharagpur city in Bihar. People from all parts of Bihar and its adjacent state as there is belief among the Hindus that the visit to this kund can wash the sins from the soul. Tourists are generally seen having a great time at this kund as part of their tour to Kharagpur.

Apart from pilgrimage tourism, Rameshwar Kund serves as a great picnic spot during the winters. The surrounding region of Rameshwar Kund is very picturesque with the sightings of some of the rare species of flora and fauna.

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जयमंगला गढ़, बेगूसराय (Jaimangala Garh) – Begusarai

Jaimangalagarh (जयमंगला गढ़) is a major tourist destination and bird sanctuary of Bihar. It is surrounded by Kabar Lake , where every year lakhs of birds come from all over the country and abroad. There is a famous temple of Mata Jayamangala here. Also known as Monkey Island as there are many monkeys found on this island.

History

It is believed that this was the stronghold of King Jaimangal. At present, research on its historicity is going on. The site, is clearly quite ancient since even without proper excavations, it has yielded artefacts dating back to the 5th century B.C. 

Tourist Places

The temple of Jayamangala Mata "Salt Satyagraha Path" is located about one kilometer away from the main road. Situated about 22 kms from Begusarai atop a mound on the edge of the Kabar lake, considered as one of the largest freshwater oxbow lakes in Asia, the ancient temple, with present structure dating b…

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ओढ़नी बांध, बाँका (Odhni Dam) – Banka

Odhni Dam (ओढ़नी बांध) is known for its water sports adventures. It is located in the south - east of Banka district in the state of Bihar. Banka Town is the region’s administrative centre and for Boating activities in odhni dam is area’s most recognizable landmark.

A hot summer and a lovely Winter season characterize the climate of this location. Belharni and Barua streams are located in the north-western part of the region’s territory. Streams Chanan and Orhni flow from the centre of the area, where they meet. Mandar Giri rises in the east of Mandar and is bridged by the river Cheer. 

It is framed by a few tidal surges that flow across these streams, making it suitable for boating rides in Odhni Dam Banka, Bihar. These streams have a long life span. It almost evaporates in the summer, but floods occur in the windy season. In the case of Chanan and Barua streams, dikes and canals have been constructed that have been quite useful. …

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विक्रमशिला गंगा डॉल्फिन अभयारण्य, भागलपुर (Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary) – Bhagalpur

Area : 50 km stretchLocation : BhagalpurBest Time to Visit : October and June.Speciality : Dolphin

Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is located in Bhagalpur District of Bihar, India. The sanctuary is a 50 km stretch of the Ganges River from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon. Designated in 1991, it is the only protected area for the endangered Gangetic dolphins in Asia. Once found in abundance, only a few hundred remain, of which half are found here.

The Gangetic dolphins have been declared as the National Aquatic Animal of India. This decision was taken in the first meeting of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) chaired by Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh on Monday, 5 October 2009.

The Bihar government took the decision in the wake of the killings of four of the Dolphin to appoint 20 dolphin ‘mitras’ in villages between Sultanganj and Kahalgaon to create awareness to save dolphins in the sanctuary. 

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नागी एवं नकटी बांध अभयारण्य, जमुई (Nagi & Nakti Dam Sanctuary) – Jamui

Area : 1.9 sq. kmLocation : Near JhajhaBest Time to Visit : October and JuneSpeciality : Migratory Birds

It is the smallest sanctuary in the state and also a place to look for migratory birds.

Nagi Bird Sanctuary is located in Jhajha Jamui district of south Bihar, near the Jharkhand border. It was declared a bird sanctuary on 25 February 1984 as per Section 18 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The final notification under Section 26A of the act was issued on 4 September 2009. Thousands of migrating birds congregate in the reservoir during the winter season, especially from November to February. The area of the sanctuary is 2.1 square kilometres. It is home to over 133 bird species. There are also a variety of dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies which are yet to be studied and documented. In 2004, Nagi Dam Bird Sanctuary was declared an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International. The area overlapping with the IBA is 791 ha.

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उधवा झील पक्षी अभ्यारण्य, राजमहल, साहिबगंज (Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary) – Rajmahal, Sahibganj

Udhwa Bird Sanctuary, spreading in 5.65 square kilometers is the only bird sanctuary of Jharkhand state. This Sanctuary is famous as a stop point for a large number of migratory birds that come here in winters from several parts of the World, including Siberia and Europe, and that makes it a haven for the birdwatchers. The main birds include the pratincole, egret, wagtail, plover, lapwing, stork, ibis and heron.

Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary, Sahibganj

Udhuwa or Udhwa Lake is situated 11 kms southeast of Rajmahal in the Sahebganj district of Jharkhand state. This Bird Sanctuary is constituted by two water-bodies, namely Pataura (155 ha) and Berhale (410 ha). Pataura is a comparatively clean water body and the average depth is about 2 m whereas Berhale is a shallow one having average depth of about 70 cm. Berhale is largely choked with aquatic vegetation, with small pockets of clear water. Both these water bodies are inter-connected by a water channel and…

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काबर झील/कंवर झील पक्षी अभ्यारण्य, बेगुसराय (Kabar Lake / Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary) – Begusarai

Kabar Lake or Kabar Taal or Kanwar Taal Bird Sanctuary at Begusarai is a " dream spot".  It is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake. It is approximately three times the size of the Bharatpur Sanctuary. The lake is home to 106 species of resident birds and around 60 migratory birds coming all the way from Central Asia during winter months.

Ornithologist Salim Ali, mentioned about 60 migratory birds that come all the way from Central Asia in winter and recorded around 106 species of resident birds.

Location : 20 kms from Begusarai townBest Time to Visit : October and JuneSpeciality : Resident Birds and Migratory BirdsArea: 6311.63 HectareEstablished: Tuesday 20th June 1989Nearest Bus stop :Jaimanglagadh

Kabar Taal, a 6311.63-hectare Lake is ecologically one of the most important wetlands in the state and is considered one of South Asia's largest freshwater lakes. The lake hosts 106 species of resident birds and is a nesting ground for 57 species of migratory …

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