About
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.
Must-see highlights
Bhagalpuri Tussar silk weaving workshops
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary boat ride
Vikramshila ruins Buddhist university (50km)
Mandar Parvat (ancient Vaman legend hill, 45km)
Budhanath Temple on Ganges
Tilka Manjhi martyrdom site memorial
Champa Nagar & Barari Ghat riverside
Nathnagar silk market & loom visit
Ajgaivinath Temple (Sultanganj, 25km)
Colgong rocky island Ganges midstream
Kahalgaon Ganges view thermal plant
Sabour Agriculture College botanical garden
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Bhagalpur Junction 1km · Lok Nayak Jayaprakash (Patna) 230km
Nearby attractions
Vikramshila Ruins (50km)Gangetic Dolphin SanctuaryMandar Parvat (45km)Nathnagar Silk Market
How to get here
Kolkata → Bhagalpur
train · 5h
₹300
approx.
Patna → Bhagalpur
train · 4h
₹200
approx.
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October – March
Nearest Transport
Bhagalpur Junction1 km
Lok Nayak Jayaprakash (Patna)230 km
Stay Options
budget₹600/night
mid₹1,800/night
luxury₹4,000/night
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