Vikramshila Dolphin Sanctuary
Protected area for the endangered Gangetic Dolphin.
Why Visit Vikramshila Dolphin Sanctuary?
Stretching 60km along the Ganges from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon, this is the only dolphin sanctuary in India.
Before You Go
📍 Nearest AirportPatna or Bagdogra
🚆 Nearest RailwayBhagalpur
⏱ Ideal Duration3 Hours
🎯 Best ForNature, Wildlife
🗣 LanguageAngika, Hindi
📶 ConnectivityBoat hiring required.
🧳 Travel TipPatience is key to spot dolphins
Top Things to See & Do
- River Boat Ride
- Barari Ghat
Who Should Visit
✅ Ideal For
Wildlife Enthusiasts
❌ May Not Suit
Those afraid of water
Best Time to Visit
Oct-June
How to Reach
**By Air:** Patna or Bagdogra.
**By Train:** Bhagalpur.
**By Road:** Boat hiring required.
Where to Stay
Budget: Bhagalpur hotels.
Premium: -
Local Food & Culture
Must Try: Fish Fry
Good to Combine With
BhagalpurVikramshila
Practical Tips & Safety
- Patience is key to spot dolphins
- Best seen early morning
Map
“Vikramshila Dolphin Sanctuary isn’t a place you rush through — it’s a place you sit with.