List of Wildlife Sanctuaries of Bihar

Sanctuary Name

Location / District

Notable Highlights

Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary

Kaimur & Rohtas

Largest sanctuary in Bihar; rich in waterfalls, leopards, and chinkaras.

Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary

Munger

Located in the Kharagpur hills; features hot water springs and diverse flora/fauna.

Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary

Bhagalpur

The only dolphin sanctuary in India dedicated to protecting the endangered Gangetic Dolphin.

Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary

Gaya

Spans the border with Jharkhand; comprises sal forests and large carnivores.

Udaypur (Udaipur) Wildlife Sanctuary

West Champaran

Wetland sanctuary renowned for rich migratory bird populations.

Pant (Rajgir) Wildlife Sanctuary

Nalanda

Hill-forest sanctuary built around the historic and natural landscape of Rajgir.

Kanwar Jheel Bird Sanctuary

Begusarai

Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake; officially designated as a Ramsar Wetland site.

Barela Jheel Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

Vaishali

Protected shallow lake ecosystem acting as a haven for various migratory birds.

Nagi Dam & Nakti Dam Bird Sanctuaries

Jamui

Twin bird sanctuaries situated on adjacent dams that attract thousands of migratory waterbirds.

Kusheshwar Sthan Bird Sanctuary

Darbhanga

A vast marshland that transforms into a popular wintering ground for migratory birds from Central Asia.