Katihar Tourism

The next emerging city of Bihar, it is surrounded by the districts of Purnia, Sahebganj, West Bhagalpur and West Bengal in the plains of north eastern part of Bihar. The future of agriculture based Katihar - rice, maize, banana and pulses are some of the major products here. As the center of the Utkarsh Jute Meet, it shaped the characteristics of the city and the lives of the local people to a great extent. The production business of Edible Makhana attracts the attention of local people. The cloth of this place is famous for its colorful cotton saris, and they continue to supply to neighboring and border countries of Bangladesh and Nepal. Earlier this city was once famous for jute mills.

Agriculture and farming are the main occupation of the people living here. It is surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes, making it a beautiful tourist destination. The TMAA Federation of Martial Arts in Katihar is a place to learn the art of karate. This place is very popular among the visiting tourists. From where people come to learn karate for self defense. And tourists like to know and learn how to teach the techniques of karate. Gorakhnath Temple is a famous religious site, a large number of devotees visit this temple. And Mahashivaratri festival is also celebrated with pomp. Maharishi Mehi Das Temple is very popular among devotees and people living nearby.

Provides maximum peace to devotees and visitors amidst a peaceful environment. Like Badi Durga Temple, Kali Temple is another popular tourist destination, a large number of devotees throng during festivals like Diwali and Durgashtami and are celebrated with great enthusiasm. This special temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. Who is considered to be an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The big Durga temple here which is dedicated to Goddess Durga is very popular not only among the devotees of the city but also in the surrounding surroundings, religious places among the devotees in the cities and villages. The best time to visit Katihar is during the winter months (January - February).

Where to stay

There are a sufficient number of hotels in this city for those who want to stay and visit. Whose list is given as follows.

Hotel Satkar

Military rest house

Rajasthan Hotel

State :

Bihar

How to Reach Katihar

Katihar is a city located in the Indian state of Bihar. It is well-connected to other major cities and towns of the country through air, train, and road. Here, we will discuss in detail about how to reach Katihar by air, train, and road.

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  By Air

  Katihar does not have its own airport. The nearest airport to Katihar is Bagdogra Airport, which is located in West Bengal. The distance between Katihar and Bagdogra Airport is around 187 km. Bagdogra Airport is well-connected to major cities of the country like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bangalore, etc. One can easily reach Bagdogra Airport by taking a flight from their respective cities. From the airport, one can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Katihar. The journey from Bagdogra Airport to Katihar takes around 4-5 hours.

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  By Road

  Katihar is well-connected to major cities and towns of the country through the road network. The city has a good network of national highways and state highways. The National Highway 31 passes through the city, connecting it to major cities like Kolkata, Guwahati, and Siliguri. One can reach Katihar by taking a bus from major cities like Kolkata, Patna, Guwahati, etc. The Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) operates regular buses from these cities to Katihar. Private buses are also available for those who prefer more comfort and convenience.

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  By Train

  Katihar is well-connected to major cities and towns of the country through the Indian Railways network. Katihar Junction is the main railway station of the city. It is one of the busiest railway stations in the country, connecting Katihar to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, etc. There are several trains that run on a daily basis from major cities to Katihar. Some of the popular trains are Brahmaputra Mail, Kanchenjunga Express, North East Express, and Howrah-Amritsar Express, etc. The trains are usually crowded, so it is advisable to book tickets in advance.