Major city · India
Raxaul
Cross the border to Nepal and return the same day; no need to stay overnight unless you need a rest.
Raxaul is a small border town in Bihar, India. The main attraction is the India‑Nepal crossing; the town itself offers few sights, limited food and basic hotels. One day is enough for a border trip, with a possible overnight only for rest before a long bus ride.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Sep
- Airport
- PAT
- Nights
- 0–1
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Raxaul112 ▾
- Police112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Raxaul, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; stay alert to dust, loud traffic and unofficial border fees.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPAT Patna Airport (Domestic flights; about 4 h by bus from Raxaul).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; cycle rickshaws cost about ₹10 (≈ under US$1) for short trips on the main road.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBudget double room, a night, per room₹350 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedBudget double room, a night, per room₹500 (≈ US$6)
- High-end bedBudget double room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹800 (≈ US$10) · High ₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
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.
- Airports
- PAT Patna Airport (Domestic flights; about 4 h by bus from Raxaul)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Raxaul: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 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
Town is walkable; cycle rickshaws cost about ₹10 for short trips on the main road.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Patna
cautionDoor to door: ≈5 h total
Bus via Motihari, about 4 h
Bus fare ~₹125 total; may require change in Motihari.
Kolkata
skipDoor to door: ≈13 h
Train from Raxaul Junction, about 12 h
Long travel for a day trip.
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.
Local budget hotel
Double room ₹350; generator visible; basic amenities.
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
- Budget
- ₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget double room1 × 3 nights × ₹500 | ₹1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₹800 | ₹4,800 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,050 per person per day, bed included | ₹6,300≈ US$75 |
Generator visible; basic amenities
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Veg thali | ₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Cycle rickshaw (short ride) | ₹10 (≈ under US$1) |
| Hotel double room | ₹350 (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Dust from heavy trucks on the highway.
- Loud horns at ear height.
- Border police may ask for a small fee; ask for receipt.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
Embassy
US consulate in Kolkata (check address); Indian embassy in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Raxaul → Patna: ≈₹125 total, 4 h (check)
- Cycle rickshaw (≤2 km): ≈₹10 per ride
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना है? — How much is it? (kitna hai?)
- सीमा कहाँ है? — Where is the border? (seema 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 Raxaul. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Sep · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Border crossing guide
- Cycle‑rickshaw fare table
- Hotel list with generator check
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