Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary is a large protected forest area in the Kharagpur Hills of Munger District, Bihar, about 56 km southwest of Munger town. Notified in 1976 and spread over about 682 sq km, it is notable for dry deciduous forests, hot springs including Bhimbandh and Rishi Kund, and wildlife such as leopard, sloth bear, nilgai, and diverse birds.

Visitors can expect a forested landscape of Kharagpur Hills with dense sal and mixed deciduous forest, valleys and hot water springs. The sanctuary offers nature trails and forest roads for wildlife viewing and birdwatching, viewpoints over the hills, and access to the Bhimbandh hot springs area. Facilities are basic with a forest rest house and limited amenities; exploration is on foot or by vehicle on permitted tracks with guide support.

Notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1976 covering about 681.99 sq km in the Kharagpur Hills of Munger district. Established to protect the dry deciduous forest ecosystem and its fauna, the area has long been known for its natural hot springs.

The hot springs of Bhimbandh and nearby Rishi Kund are traditionally considered sacred by local communities and are visited for bathing and pilgrimage, forming part of the cultural landscape around the sanctuary.