BHIMBANDH - Jamui Bihar

BHIM BANDH 25:07’:: 86 15’

Lakshmipur Jamui

Continent—Asia

Country—India

State---Bihar

Distance from the country capital Delhi –1087km.

Distance from the state capital Patna—150km

Pin code-811307

STD Code—6345.

HASL 326’

River—Dadua

Approach over the location----56 km from Munger, 20 km from Jamui Railway Station and 200 km from Patna Airport. The site is 15 km away from Lakshmipore block in Jamui district which is about 22km from Jamui. Jamui lies on main railway line from Delhi to Howrha, connecting the site from rest of the country.

Language—Hindi and Magahi Lodging---Rest house and dakbunglow at site. Dakbunglow at Lakshmipore Middle class hotels and inspection bunglows at Jamui

Food----Indian style rice pulse sabjee with veg and non veg preparation with snacks and sweets available at Lakshmipore , but not at site.

Drink –Sweet water is available for drinking purposes at the site from stream flows at the normal temp.

Local transport –There is nothing like local transport on the site . One has to arrange their own transport or hire a cycle rickshaw or reserve an auto rickshaw or jeep from 15 kms away from Lakshmipore

ABOUT THE SITE---While during Mahabharat period, after being defeated by Kaurvas in chaupad / chess the Pandvas had to live in unknown places and in disguise at several places in jungle .This site Bhimbandh is one of such places. There are big stone slabs near hot spring stream.It appears as if somebody has kept these slabs to cross the stream.But hear say is that Pandawas while in disguised period helped the villagers by damming a stream which was flowing with high velocity. Bhim being physically most capable the dam was named after his name.These stone slabs are remnant of the same dam. Presently it is known for its hot spring It was called green forest in 7^th century AD. as mentioned by Huensang in his tour diary. It is situated between the Kharagpur hills of Munger and hills of Jamui The Kharagpur hills have been notified as Bhimbhandh forest life sanctuary since 1976.The site under mention has hot springs at 6 places,namely

• 1 Bhimbandh
• 2 Rishi kund
• 3 Rameshwar kund
• 4 Sringi rishi kund
• 5 Hingania and
• 6 Bharari stream

Out of these Bhimbandh has display of hottest tempratures from 55 to 72 centigrade To ease the difficulty of tourists for taking hot water bath three tanks have been constructed to get the water warmer and cooler .These tanks hav been named Gandhi, Manas and Bhim sarovar.

Another warm water stream worth taking bath in natural state is in near by area called Rajaindhara. There is a temple of lord Shiva to satisfy the religious need of visitors. Ahead but nearby the temple in NE corner several hot springs are seen coming out from orifices in the earth attracts the tourists to visit the area twice .

Other sites –

1. Sawa lakh baba is another site between Lakshmipore and Bhimbandh. A deity who is worshiped by local Kora,Rai,and Khaira,Naia,Hansda, Hembram and Murmu etc scheduled tribes

2. Morbana hill—National bird peacock is seen here in open field

3. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary -One can see here birds coming out from their eggs Thirsty animals drinking water by the side of the fountain. They may be Leopard,Bear,Sambher,Dear,Fox,Monkey,Rabbit,Crocodile,Cobra,Forest hen etc.

Visiting period and festivity—Suitable visiting period is from 15^th oct to 28thFeb. Festivities are on 1^st January for picnic and hot water bath by local and other distant visitor.

Precaution—Naxal and Malaria affected area

Guide—District information office may be contacted

Remarks--- It has potential to grow up as health resort provided law and order is improved