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The state of Bihar is gifted with some of the most beautiful natural spots.The beauty of the state, the varied waterfalls in Bihar, contributes to the perfect setting of the state.Waterfalls are formed where water falls from a great height due to steep slope in the course of a river.Waterfalls are formed in the regions which have alternate layers of soft as well as hard rocks.Important waterfalls of Bihar are given below:KarkatWaterfall The Kaimur hills in Kaimur district are famous for the Karkat waterfall. It is a picturesque spot and an enchanting one. Visitors are drawn to the location where the water gushes down from a ravine. Karkat waterfall has facilities for boating, swimming and fishing. The KaimurWildlife Sanctuary is situated near this waterfall.KakolatWaterfall It is located in South-East of Kakolat hills, about 35 km from Nawada near Govindpuri division. This is the most popular tourist site in Bihar. The total height of this fall is 47 m (160 ft) but its main height is 24m (80 ft).There is a natural pond at the base of the fall. It is situated near the border that Bihar shares with Jharkhand. It is also known as Niagra of Bihar.During Chaitsankranti a fair is held here. The fall is found by the seven streams which came from Kodarma plateau.TelharWaterfall It is located in Kaimur district. Its height is 262 ft. It falls into a deep pool. The pool is very deep with strong under currents thus, swimming in the pool is prohibited.Dhua KundWaterfall This fall is located on Kao river in Tarachandi near Sasaram (Rohtas). Its height is 30 m. It is a pair of two waterfalls. The water of these falls is used as a source of hydro-electricity with a capacity to generate 50-100 MWof electricity. It is a part of Manjhar Kund waterfall.TamasinWaterfall It is located on Mahane river which falls down at the height of 15m (50 ft).Manjhar KundWaterfall It is located in Kaimur hills near Sasaram (Rohtas). It is located on Karmanasa river. A famous Raksha Bandhan fair is held here.SukhaldariWaterfall It is located on the border of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar states. It is located on Kanhar river which falls from 100 ft height.DurgawatiWaterfall It is located near Chanpapar village in Rohtas district. Its height is 91m (298 ft). It is located on Durgawati river. It is also known as 'Khadarkoh waterfall'.JiarkundWaterfall It is located on Phuwaria river in Bhojpur district.Rakim KundWaterfall It is located on Gamghat river in Rohtas district.KhuariDahWaterfall It is located on Asane river in Rohtas district. Its height is 590 ft.OrkhanWaterfall It is located on Gopath river in Rohtas district. Its height is 295 ft.DevdariWaterfall It is located on Karmanasha river in Rohtas district. Its height is 190 ft.SuaraWaterfall It is located on East Suara river in Rohtas district. Its height is 394 ft.
➤ The river of North Bihar (Ganga, Burhi Gandak, Kosi, Mahananda and so on). have formed many natural lakes during changing their river courses.➤ These are also known as 'Man, Tal or Chaur' in local language.➤ Such lakes are used as fishing ground, home ground for migratory birds and their water is also used for irrigation.➤ Important Oxbow lakes of Bihar are Saraia Man (Betia), Soneburg Man (Harsidhi), Kharagpur lake (Kharagpur), Siuri Man (Jogpatti) Moti lake (Motihari) and Pithra Man (Pithra).Important Lakes of Bihar are given below:
➤ The lake is located 25 km from Saharsa in Simri division.➤ It is a combination of many lakes like, Jamunia, Sarria, Kumini and Gobara lakes.➤ Its shape is like a horse-shoe. Kanwar lake is situated on the South-West and Kusheshwar Asthan lake is situated on the North-West of this lake.
➤ The lake is located in Manjhaul village in Begusarai district in Bihar. It is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake.➤ It was formed by the meandering of Burhi Gandak river.➤ During winter season (November and December) migratory birds of Siberia visit here. Due to its aquatic flora, this lake has been declared as 'Reserved Area.'➤ It has around 110 types of bird species thus, a Bird Breeding Station has also been set up here.➤ It is world famous for its aquatic plants. Due to Sedimentation and eutrophication its area has been shrinked, and its water level has also gone down due to excessive plant growth.
➤ This lake is located in Manihari sub-division of Katihar district. It is also known as 'Ghogha Chap' or 'Ghogha lake'.➤ It spreads over an area about 5 sq km. It receives water from monsoon rains as well as Mahananda river.
➤ This lake is located in Bhagalpur district. It spreads over an area of about of 400 hectares, which shrinks to 50 hectares during summer season. Many bird species have been preserved around this lake with the help of local people and the State Government.
➤ This lake is located in the sub-division of Kusheshwar Sthan in Darbhanga district.➤ It spreads over an area about 100 sq km. It is famous for its varied bio-diversity and it is also a religious place.➤ It is also a major centre of fisheries and trade. In 1972, it was declared a bird sanctuary of Bihar.
➤ It is also known as Saraiya Man. It is a famous tourist place of West Champaran district. Many migratory birds visit this lake.
➤ Anupam lake is situated in Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary. Near this lake, Karkat and Telhar waterfalls are situated.➤ Anupam lake is a rich flora and fauna reserves.
➤ It is located 3 km South of Mahabodhi temple near Mucharim village in Gaya district.➤ It has a legend that once Muchalinda, the Snake king gave protection to Lord Buddha during a terrible storm sent by the demons to disturb his meditation.
Wetland is a land which is covered by aquatic plants and Swampy vegetation.According to NationalWetland Conservation Programme (NWCP), India has about 115 wetlands.Out of which Bihar has 3 wetlands such as Kanwar or Kobar (Begusarai), Kusheshwar Sthan (Darbhanga), and Baraila (Vaishali).
A spring is a point where water flows out of the ground. It is the result of an aquifer being filled to the point that the water overflows onto the land surface. Bihar is endowed with a number of hot springs. The temperature of water in these springs varies from 30° to 70°C. Rajgir has a number of popular and historical hot springs.Prominent hot springs are Saptdhara, Surya Kund,Makhdum Kund and Nanak Kund. Brahma Kund is another popular hotspring in Rajgir, which has 150C temperature. All the smugs of Rajgir has a temperature more than 70C.Munger also has a number of hotsprings.
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