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Voykit pocket guide · India
Lakhisarai
लखीसराय
Half a day is enough: visit the Ashokdham Temple, see the hot spring at Shringri Rishi Dham, then move on to Patna or Bodh Gaya.
Lakhisarai is a small pilgrimage town in Bihar's Magadha region, known for the Ashokdham Shiva temple complex and the Shringri Rishi Dham temple with its hot spring. Most travellers stop here for a few hours on the way between Patna and Bodh Gaya or Rajgir.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- लखीसराय
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (monsoon)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,500–2,500 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,500–4,000 excl. bed · High ₹4,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chai at a stall | ₹10–20 |
| Vegetarian thali at a dhaba | ₹100–200 |
| Auto-rickshaw ride (within town) | ₹50–150 |
| Train ticket (Luckeesarai to Patna, general class) | ₹50–100 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PAT · Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, Patna
- About 2 h by road; taxis and buses available
Typical fares
- Luckeesarai Junction → Ashokdham Temple
- about ₹100–150 by auto-rickshaw, 10 min (check)
- Luckeesarai Junction → Shringri Rishi Dham
- about ₹400–500 by auto-rickshaw, 30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are the main options within town. Ashokdham Temple is about 3 km (1.9 mi) from the railway station; Shringri Rishi Dham is about 15 km (9.3 mi) southeast.Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are the main options within town. Ashokdham Temple is about 1.9 mi (3 km) from the railway station; Shringri Rishi Dham is about 9.3 mi (15 km) southeast.
See and do
Known for
- Ashokdham Temple
- Shringri Rishi Dham
- Shivaratri pilgrimage
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | Train from Luckeesarai Junction (LKR) to Patna Junction, about 1.5–2 h | About 2.5 h |
| Bodh Gaya | Train to Gaya Junction, then auto-rickshaw, about 2 h total | About 2.5 h |
| Rajgir | Train to Rajgir, about 1 h | About 1.5 h |
| Deo | Train to Deo, about 30 min | About 1 h |
Sleep
- Near Ashokdham Temple
- A few budget guesthouses; basic amenities.
- Lakhisarai town centre
- Limited options; most visitors stay in Patna or Bodh Gaya.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | कितना?kitna |
| Where is the temple? | मंदिर कहाँ है?mandir kahan hai |
| One chai, please | एक चाय, कृपयाek chai, kripya |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Temples may have specific dress codes: cover shoulders and knees.
- Shringri Rishi Dham involves a walk from the parking area; wear sturdy shoes.
- Hotels are very basic; book in Patna or Bodh Gaya if you need comfort.
Lakhisarai is generally safe for day visits. Keep valuables out of sight, avoid isolated areas after dark, and use registered auto-rickshaws.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Lakhisarai yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ashokdham Temple
- Shringri Rishi Dham
- Shivaratri pilgrimage
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Lakhisarai, revision 5319374 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5319374
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/lakhisarai). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.