Sonepur is 22km from Patna. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Sonepur Mela one of the most astonishing cattle fairs to be held in Asia in terms of its size and scale. The Mela takes place on Kartik Purnima, a fortnight after Diwali, and people from all over the world get together to participate in this huge festival and is enjoyed by all. Its heritage of being a perfect platform for trading of elephants, farm animals, dogs, buffaloes, goats, camels and all types of birds. The fair would also serve as a platform for local artists to showcase their talents every evening and to give visitors a fine blend of tradition and modernity. Handicraft stalls showcasing works of craftsmen from across the country would be another attraction. The fair would also have stalls where one can shop and eat.
Sonepur Mela, Patna
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
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Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimun 30 Minute.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Patna is well connected by a road network and National Highway No.19, 30, 31 83 . The tourist can reach to Patna by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.
Bus : Buses are available from nearby towns and cities and cost around Rs 2-5 per km. BSTDC is also launching a daylong tour via bus to Sonepur Mela from Patna at Rs 500 to Rs 700 (including lunch) per person.
Train : Patna Junction is a major railway station and is well connected from all the cities. Direct trains are available from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore and many other cities and towns. Patna railway station is just 4 km away from the city centre.
Air : Patna has an international airport and is well connected from the major cities in india. Jet Airways, Indigo and Kingfisher operate to and from Patna.
Others : N.A.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before Puchasing Any Product Confirm The Price Form Local People.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room, : 2201975 / 2201977 / 2201978 / 2219131.
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
