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Major city · India

Motihari

One day is enough to see the Gandhi Sangrahalaya, George Orwell Birthplace and Moti Jheel; add a night only if you prefer a relaxed pace.

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Motihari is a small commercial hub in Bihar, known for the 1917 Champaran Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi and as the birthplace of George Orwell. The main attractions are close together, so a half‑day to full‑day visit covers the historic sites and the lakeside park. Overnight stays are optional for travelers wanting a slower schedule or connecting to nearby towns.

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Weather
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Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Mar (cooler, dry)
avoid Apr–Jun (heat, pre‑monsoon)
Airport
PAT
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Motihari: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Motihari112 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Motihari, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeTea/coffee at a local café₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1)
  • Street or quick mealStreet snack (samosa, chaat)₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Gandhi Sangrahalaya)₹50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedBudget guesthouse room, a night, per person₹400 (≈ US$5)
  • Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
  • High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹2,600 (≈ US$30)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Champaran Satyagraha siteGandhi Sangrahalaya museumGeorge Orwell Birthplace MuseumMoti Jheel lake
Airports
PAT Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, Patna (About 150 km (93 mi) (≈3 h by road) to Motihari)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →

Warmest May (36°C (97°F)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Motihari: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

22°C (72°F)

8°C (46°F)

5 rd

Feb

25°C (77°F)

10°C (50°F)

5 rd

Mar

30°C (86°F)

15°C (59°F)

6 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

20°C (68°F)

7 rd

May

36°C (97°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Jun

35°C (95°F)

26°C (79°F)

12 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

13 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

13 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

10 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

7 rd

Nov

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Dec

23°C (73°F)

10°C (50°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The town is compact; most sights are walkable. Auto‑rickshaws are the main local transport; negotiate fare before boarding.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Bettiah

go

Door to door: ≈1.5 h round trip

Road, about 45 km (28 mi) north, 1 h by bus or taxi

Visit the historic Bettiah Raj palace and local market.

Raxaul (border town)

go

Door to door: ≈1 h round trip

Road, about 30 km (19 mi) east, 45 min by bus

Cross‑border market; check Indian‑Nepal customs rules.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Motihari town centre

Budget hotels and guesthouses within walking distance of the museum and lake; book ahead in peak season.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–₹1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,800–₹3,000 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
High
₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Budget guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₹400₹400
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,200₹1,200
Auto‑rickshaw ride (5 km)1 × ₹150 · check₹150
Museum entry (Gandhi Sangrahalaya)1 × ₹50 · check₹50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹180
Trip total≈ ₹1,980 per person per day, bed included₹1,980≈ US$25

Basic amenities, shared bathroom.

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Tea/coffee at a local café₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1)
Street snack (samosa, chaat)₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
Auto‑rickshaw (per km)₹15–₹20 (≈ under US$1)
Museum entry (Gandhi Sangrahalaya)₹50 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Motihari is generally safe; main concerns are heat, traffic, and occasional petty theft—keep valuables secure and stay hydrated.
  • Summer heat can be intense; carry water and sun protection.
  • Auto‑rickshaw fares may not be metered; agree on price first.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Medical
112

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कृपया इस पते पर ले चलेंPlease take me to this address

Emergency

  • Police112
  • Medical112

Embassy

US Consulate in Patna (check address); other embassies in New Delhi.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Auto‑rickshaw 5 km: ≈₹80–₹100 (check)
  • Patna → Motihara bus: ≈₹300–₹500, 3 h (check)

Say or show

  • कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai?)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • म्यूजियम कहाँ है? — Where is the museum? (museum kahaan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Motihari. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar (cooler, dry) · avoid Apr–Jun (heat, pre‑monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in Motihari for relaxed museum visits.
  2. Combine with a day trip to Bettiah or Raxaul for regional context.

Meanwhile

Back to India

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