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Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary




Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is located in Bhagalpur District of Bihar.

The sanctuary is a 50 km stretch of Ganges River from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon. Designated in 1991, it is the only protected area for this endangered dolphin in Asia.

The best time to visit is October and June.

Bhagalpur Junction Railway Station serves as the nearest railhead.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Bhagalpur

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