Bihar's Only Island: Kahalgaon's Ganga Hills Offer Foreign-Like View

• Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur features Bihar's only island-like formation in the middle of the Ganga River.
• Three hills (Shanti Baba Pahar, Bengali Baba Pahar, Punjabi Baba Pahar) transform into an island when Ganga's water recedes.
• Formerly known as Buddha Ashram, Tapas Ashram, and Nanakshahi Ashram, the government plans to protect them as rock-cut temples.
• Attracts millions annually for its caves, temples, and natural beauty; located near the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary.
• Offers a picturesque, ethereal, and foreign-like view, especially from a drone, enhanced by the gurgling Ganga waters.

Why It Matters: Kahalgaon's unique Ganga hills offer Bihar's only island experience, attracting tourists with their beauty.