Government of Bihar

Shri Nitish Kumar Hon'ble Chief Minister

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Lakes

Bihar is a sacred land, where there are routes of some of the biggest religions in India like Buddhism and Jainism. This is the land where Buddha attained enlightenment. The land with many religious beliefs, myths and legends is Bihar and all the basic natural elements like rivers, lakes and other natural bodies relate somewhere to these beliefs. Bihar lakes have a lot of significance over a lot of things; it bounds humans and also the surrounding eco-system. There are many beautiful Lakes in Bihar which attract numerous tourists for some reason or the other. At Bodhgaya in Bihar which is the centre of Buddhism around the globe, has a small but beautiful lake called the Muchalinda Lake. This lake is connected to the life of Lord Buddha and is celebrated place. Lake Kanwar in Bihar is another popular site, offering great tourism opportunities. Lake Kanwar also have a bird sanctuary which is a popular birding site in Bihar.

Kanwar Lake (Begusarai)

Situated in Begusarai District (Bihar), Kanwar Lake is one of the most famous and eco-friendly natural lakes. It attract variety of migratory birds which come from all parts of Central Asia during winter months. More than 106 species of resident birds have their home here.The lake can be visited during October and June.

Muchalinda Lake (Bodhgaya)

Muchalinda Lake is situated in the religious town Bodhgaya, which is one of the most venerated and holy site for Buddha worshipers from all over the world. In Bodhgaya, Prince Siddhartha Gautama sat beneath a bodhi tree and attained enlightenment. Muchalinda Lake is the exact place where Buddha was meditating in the sixth week of his meditation. During his meditation process a severe thunder storm occurred and Buddha was disturbed in his meditation because of the strong storm.

Saraiya Man Lake (Bettiah)

Saraiya Man Situated at a distance of about 6 Kms. from Bettiah town, Saraiya man is a lake which is a beauty spot. The water of this lake is considered salubrious for digestion because of black berries (Jamun) planted on its banks which fall in the water. The lake attracts large varieties of birds.

Kharagpur Lake (Munger)

Kharagpur lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Munger and it has been further beautified by construction of a reservoir by Maharaja of Darbhanga. It is 3km far from the Kharagpur city in the west direction.

Moti Jheel (Motihari)

Moti Jheel is a historical canal located in the heart of the city of Motihari. Beautiful sceneries and views embellish either side of the canal. Moti Jheel is the most famous tourist attraction of Motihari and is popular among visitors touring Bihar on a regular basis. Various activities such as boating form a major part of tourist engagement. The setting sun offers a unique opportunity to onlookers from the Moti Jheel to feel the beauty of nature.

Pandu Pokhar (Rajgir)

Breathtaking landscapes and fun-filled activities makes PANDU POKHAR – a paradise for all. From beautiful gardens to an open air theatre, to a pond overlooking 37 feet tall bronze statue of King Pandu to a herbal maze – we are at a place to enjoy and admire nature. A park with a unique combination of entertainment and camping makes it a wonderful place for corporate events, school excursions, family and other social gatherings. Truly, a beautiful destination for a perfect vacation. Experience the goodness of nature with fun. Starting with adventurous Zipline and Zorbing, the park is filled with fun rides, games and pleasure gardens. At dusk, the display of colourful fountains in the pond enhances the beauty of the park. Evening walks in the serenity of the park allows nature’s peace to flow in, soothing the soul and mind.

Ghorakatora Lake (Rajgir)

This is a lake surrounded by beautiful hills. This is near WORLD PEACE PAGODA. As this area too is connected to the lord Buddha, govt. of Bihar has decided to mark this by largest statue of Buddha in India and among top 5 in the world.It's height will be 200 feet and it will take 3-4 years to get completed.