Bhagalpur Tourism

The city of good luck, Bhagalpur is a city located in eastern Bihar and is a famous place for silk production. Due to the production of quality silk only, it is famous as a silk city across the country. Tussar Silk and Tushar Sarees of Bhagalpur are in great demand in international markets. Apart from the silk trade, the city mainly produces rice and sugar. A dim hill, 30 km from Bhagalpur, is the most favorite picnic spot in the region.

Sultanganj, 26 km near the Ganges River, is a popular religious site. The Colonelganj temple with its rock cut which dates back to the Gupta period (5th-7th century CE) depicts many deities of various religious beliefs including Hindu, Buddhist and Jain. Vikramashila is a Buddhist university and was founded by Dharmapala towards the end of the (eight century). The Dolphin Sanctuary covers an area of ​​50 km spread from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon, which aims to rescue the endangered Gangetic dolphins in India.

Ajgavinath is the place of worship of Lord Shiva and is located in Sultanganj, a municipality in Bhagalpur district of Bihar. The Budhanath Temple is situated on the banks of the Ganges River Uttaravahini. Colonelganj is a rock cut temple 8 km west of Sultanganj city. Its Gupta era carvings represent many Jain, Hindu and Buddhist celestial beings.

Bhagalpur Cuisine

The traditional dishes of Bhagalpur are simple and delicious. The main food of Bhagalpur is rice, wheat, dale. Products made of thirty-six, rice, chutney, pickles, lentils and milk occupy a prominent place in traditional Bhagalpuri bags. Kadhi Bari, Khichdi, Ghuggi, Chura are some of the popular dishes in the region.

State :

Bihar

How to Reach Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur is a city located in the state of Bihar, India. It is an important commercial and educational center in the region and is well-connected to other parts of the country by air, train, and road. Here, we will provide a detailed guide on how to reach Bhagalpur by air, train, and road.

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  By Air

  The nearest airport to Bhagalpur is the Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi, which is about 220 km away from the city. The airport is well-connected to major cities in India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore, among others. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Bhagalpur. Another option is to fly to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, which is about 380 km away from Bhagalpur. The airport is well-connected to major cities in India as well as international destinations. From the airport, you can take a taxi or a bus to reach Bhagalpur.

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  By Road

  Bhagalpur is well-connected to other parts of Bihar and neighboring states by road. The city has a good network of roads, and buses and taxis are easily available for travel. If you are traveling from Patna, you can take the NH22 to reach Bhagalpur. The journey takes around 5-6 hours. If you are traveling from Kolkata, you can take the NH12 and NH19 to reach Bhagalpur. The journey takes around 8-9 hours. If you are traveling from Delhi, you can take the NH19 to reach Bhagalpur. The journey takes around 18-20 hours.

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  By Train

  Bhagalpur has its own railway station, which is well-connected to major cities in India. Some of the popular trains that run to and from Bhagalpur include the Vikramshila Express, the Brahmaputra Mail, and the Howrah-Dibrugarh Express, among others. If you are traveling from Delhi, you can take the Purushottam Express or the Vikramshila Express to reach Bhagalpur. The journey takes around 16-18 hours. If you are traveling from Kolkata, you can take the Howrah-Dibrugarh Express or the Amritsar-Howrah Express to reach Bhagalpur. The journey takes around 7-8 hours.