Dhua Kund Waterfall - A Destination of Eco Tourism of South Bihar

Authors

  • Dr. Md Nazir Akhtar Professor & Head, Dept. of Geography, H. D. Jain College, Ara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2022.v07.i06.023

Keywords:

Waterfall, Destination, Eco- Tourism, Landscape

Abstract

Lofty peaks, lush green valleys, chirping birds, mighty rivers and fallings now have been attracting for human beings since ancient time. Waterfall is one of the beautiful landscapes of the Earth. Dhua Kund, plunging 180 m, a destination of eco- tourism is situated 05 km away from NH-02 and 7 km from Sasaram in district of Rohtas, Bihar. The objective of the research paper is to propagate the beauty of Dhua Kund in tourism domain. The research work is based on both primary and secondary data. If the state government facilitate the infrastructure of the study area, a day will come Dhua Kund would be an eco- tourist hub of Bihar.

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Published

15-06-2022

How to Cite

Akhtar, M. N. (2022). Dhua Kund Waterfall - A Destination of Eco Tourism of South Bihar. RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 7(6), 139–142. https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2022.v07.i06.023