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Muzaffarpur is a large city that is located near the Himalayan foothills. The town is famous for its Litchi farms and many people from all over the country travel to the place to sample the delicious fruits. Muzaffarpur is a relatively old city and there are a few places of interest in this region. The region has been ruled by different dynasties and rulers since the 6th century. There are a few temples that you can visit in the town and some of the main ones are the Kali Temple, the Rajeshwari Devi Mandhir and the Baba, which is a shrine that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The city also has a few places of interest for Buddhists and there are many places that relate to Lord Buddha that are present here. One can visit the Kesaria Stupa and it is one of the largest ancient monuments in the world. Other places of importance for Buddhists are Vaishali and Rajgir. These can be visited through interesting day trips and one can visit them while travelling to the region. Moreover the town has an excellent all round view and it is situated in a scenic location. The Babi Masjid and the Gurudwara, which are key locations, can also be visited.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Pilgrim, Heritage

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 842001, 842002

STD Code: 621

Info Website: http://muzaffarpur.bih.nic.in/

Best Time to Visit:  October – March

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Places to VisitAdd

How to ReachEdit

By Air : The city of Patna is located around 75 km from the city of Muzaffarpur. The Patna Airport is the closest airport and it is well connected with frequent flights from places such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ranchi and Pune. Another option is the Bodhgaya Airport that is located around 172 kilometers from the city of Muzaffarpur. The airport receives flights from places such as Colombo, Bangkok and Yangon. Taxis are available from both the airports and they cost Rs 7 per kilometer for the trip.

By Train : The Muzaffarpur Junction is well connected to many cities in the country and receives frequent trains from the capital of Delhi.

By BUS : Buses are available from the city of Patna daily and this is also a feasible option. Tickets cost around Rs 100. Bus services are available from Shillong, Ranchi and Bhagalpur.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Hotel Shivam Inn ; C/o B.C Plaza, Opp Jandar Shoes, Motijheel, Muzaffarpur, Bihar 842001 ; Ph – 0621 226 6771; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Simna ; Power House Chowk, Maripur, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 842001 ; Ph – 099 55 892939 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Chandra Palace Hotel ; Tilak Nagar, Muzaffarpur, Bihar 842001; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• The Park ; Jubba Sahni Park Market, Muzaffarpur, Bihar 842002, Miscot Ln, Mithanpura, Mahammadpur Kazi, Bihar 842002 ; Ph – 0621 224 2020 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Bus Parking.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Friends Restaurant ;  university Rd, Pokhraira, Muzaffarpur, Bihar 842001 ; M –  099 34 946003 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

• Pankhuri Restaurant ;  Infront of Jandaar Shoe, Motijheel Rd, Sutapatti, Pokhraira, Muzaffarpur, Bihar 842001. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  N.A.

• Bhoj Restaurant ;  State Highway 48, Akharaghat, Muzaffarpur, Bihar 842001
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Must Eat FoodAdd

Jalebi and Malpua –  Aahar Sweets ; Narayanpur Rd, Musahri, Muzaffarpur, Bihar 842002. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Cost –  N.A. ; Famous for – N.A.

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

Must ShopAdd

• Lakh ki Churiyan/Bangles ; Local market ;  Local market ,Muzaffarpur, Bihar ,842001. ; Ph/M:  N.A.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Muzaffarpur is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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