Dalma Sanctuary close to Jamshedpur, the Dalma Sanctuary (193sq km) is the best elephant habitat in Bihar. The pachyderms love to spend their summer here. Unlike Palamau that usually reels under a scorching sun, it continues to be pleasant at Dalma with temperatures mostly under 300C.

Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary Located in the Hazaribagh district of Bihar, an area of 186 sq. km was notified as a National Park in 1954. The park name is a paradox because while it signifies the park as an abode of tigers, there are hardly any tigers.

On the northern edge of the Chotta Nagpur Plateau, is the BETLA (PALAMAU) NATIONAL PARK. Encompassing an area of 231.67 sq. km, Palamau Tiger Reserve park enjoys a special status as a Tiger Reserve and is associated with the prestigious 'PROJECT TIGER'.

Rajgir wildlife Sanctuary is 102 km from Patna. The best time to visit is October-June.In the heart of Bihar lies the Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary (36sq km), enclosed by a stretch of little historic hills linked with Jain and Buddhist history.
 

Valmikinagar Wildlife Sanctuary

The Valmiki National Park (335sq km) has been created amidst 544sq km of the Valmiki Sanctuary in the West Champaran district of Bihar, bordering Nepal. The magnificent Himalayas provide a backdrop to the Valmikinagar wildlife sanctuary. Adjacent to the sanctuary, in the forests of Nepal, is the historic Valmiki Ashram in the Chitwan National Park of Nepal.