Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is famous for Gangetic dolphins. The Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary was established to protect the endangered Gangatic dolphins. This is the only sanctuary in Asia for the conservation of Gangetic dolphins.
Once found easily in Ganga, today only 1500 Gangetic dolphins are left in the world. The half of them can be found at the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary, which is located in Bhagalpur district of Bihar in India.
The sanctuary is a 50km stretch of the river Ganga from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon. Gangetic Dolphins are the major attraction of the sanctuary. This is a perfect place to watch dolphins. Vikramshila is one of the few dolphin tourism spots in India. Take the boat ride in the 50km stretch of the Vikramshila sanctuary and you will definitely come across several Gangetic dolphins in the region.
There are plenty of other wildlife too at the Vikramshila. Tourists will come across several species of freshwater turtles, waterfowl, otter and Gavialis gangeticus on their visit to the sanctuary.
The best time to visit Vikramshila Sanctuary is June and October. You will get plenty of dolphin sightings during this period. The best way to reach Vikramshila is by train. Bhagalpur Junction Railway is the nearest railway station from Vikramshila Sanctuary.
