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Bhagalpur

The Silk City on the Ganga

2 daysIdeal stay₹600From / nightFreeEntryOctober – MarchBest windowBhagalpur JunctionNearest rail · 1 km

Bihar's silk weaving capital on the banks of the Ganges, known for the exquisite Bhagalpuri (Tussar) silk. The Vikramshila ruins (once a great Buddhist university) and the rare Gangetic dolphin sanctuary nearby make it a culturally rich stop.

Pairs well with

Deoghar· 3h away

Pawapuri· 5h away

Rajgir· 5h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 94

Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (peak crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Bhagalpur Junction 1km · Lok Nayak Jayaprakash (Patna) 230km

Nearest transport

Bhagalpur Junction1 km

Lok Nayak Jayaprakash (Patna)230 km

Stay options

budget₹600/night

mid₹1,800/night

luxury₹4,000/night

Best time to visit

October – March

How to get here

Kolkata → Bhagalpur

train · 5h

₹300

approx.

Patna → Bhagalpur

train · 4h

₹200