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Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary is a popular bird sanctuary located in the Kanwar Taal or Kabar Taal Lake. Nearly 60 species of migratory birds arrive here from Central Asia during winter. In addition to these, there are 106 species of resident birds. This sanctuary is an ultimate destination for bird watching enthusiasts. The sanctuary offers some marvellous avenues for photography. The various species of birds that can be spotted here are Oriental White-backed Vulture, Long billed Vulture, Lesser Kestrel, Sarus Crane, Greater Adjutant, Greater Spotted Eagle, Painted Stork and Black-bellied Tern. Kanwar Taal Lake is Asia’s largest Fresh Water Oxbow Lake.
 

Jai Mangla Temple, Begusarai is a temple dedicated to goddess Mangla i.e. Parvati, Jai Mangla Temple in Begusarai is a popular religious attraction and is much famous among the locals. Devotees throng the temple in large numbers during the time of festivals such as Navratri and Deepavali.
 

Naulakha Temple in Begusarai is another religious attraction that is visited by a large number of people. Tourists too are seen flocking this temple because of its nearness to the city centre.
 

Situated 8 kms west of Begusarai town near the Barauni Refinery the park has been developed by the Barauni Refinery. The green cover given to a wide area is a major ecological relief in this industrial belt. The park, which extends support to aquatic and animal life, is also the winter destination of a large number of migratory birds.
 

Situated near Jaimangalagarh is a cluster of four stupas, explored only recently by archaeologists. Preliminary studies indicate these stupas date back to the post-Gupta period and belong to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. The Archaeological Survey of India has shown willingness for their preservation as an important historical monument.
 

Situated 5 km west of Begusarai town on National Highway 31 at a place called Ulao this temple is more than a century old and is embellished with exquisite murals of rich Rajasthani Shekhawati Art of painting. The theme of the paintings is based on the Ramayana the Mahabharata and other Hindu epics.