All Bus Routes From Bhagalpur
About Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur is a famous city in Bihar. It is the district headquarters of the district by the same name. The city is located on the southern banks of the holy river Ganges. The state capital of Patna lies 220 km west of the city.
Places to Stay
Good budget hotels are available in plenty in the city. Some of the lodges which are worth considering are Hotel Shiva (Tariff – Rs. 700), Hotel Vineet (Tariff – Rs. 1,000), Hotel Shradha (Tariff- Rs. 950), Lakshman Niwas (Tariff – Rs. 300) among others.
Language
The official language of the area is Hindi. Urdu is also commonly used.
Events
The important festivals celebrated are Holi in March, Dusshera in September-October and Diwali in November and the two Eid(s).
Places of Interest
Some of the places which are worth visiting in the city are Mandar Hill, Vaasupujya Bhagwan Mahavir Jain Mandir, the ancient Vikramsila University, Ajgaibinath Temple and others. The neighbouring city of Banka (53 km away) also has some interesting sites among which the old Mandar Parvat – a temple complex and the Jain temples.
How to Get There
Air:
The nearest airport is the Patna International Airport at a distance of 254 km.
Rail:
The city has a fairly big railway station of its own. However, Patna Junction Railway Station is the nearest major railway station at a distance of 247 km.
Bus:
Various state transport buses as well as smaller private operators connect Banka to different cities in the region. Get
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