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Major city · India

Begusaraiबेतगुड़िया

Spend a half‑day in Begusarai to see Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary; add a quick temple visit if you have extra time.

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Begusarai is a small city in Bihar's Mithila region, known for agriculture and the nearby Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary. One half‑day covers the main natural attraction; a full day allows a temple stop and a taste of local markets.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
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Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (heat above 40 °C (104 °F)), Jul–Sep (monsoon)
Airport
PAT
Nights
0–1

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This is a basic guide for Begusarai: 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.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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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 Begusarai112 ▾

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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 Begusarai, 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.

  • Street or quick mealTea (street stall)₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Auto-rickshaw (5 km (3.1 mi))Agree the fare first; meters are rare.₹50–80 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹600 (≈ US$7)
  • Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹900 (≈ US$11)
  • High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹1,300 (≈ US$15)

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.

Kanwar Lake Bird SanctuaryJai Mangla TempleNaulakha Temple
Airports
PAT Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna (Nearest airport, about 120 km (75 mi) west; taxi or train onward to Begusarai (check))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

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

Warmest May (38°C (100°F)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Begusarai: 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

23°C (73°F)

9°C (48°F)

1 rd

Feb

26°C (79°F)

12°C (54°F)

2 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

17°C (63°F)

2 rd

Apr

37°C (99°F)

22°C (72°F)

3 rd

May

38°C (100°F)

25°C (77°F)

5 rd

Jun

36°C (97°F)

26°C (79°F)

10 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

15 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

14 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

11 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

21°C (70°F)

4 rd

Nov

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

1 rd

Dec

24°C (75°F)

10°C (50°F)

1 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

Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the centre and the road out to Kanwar Lake; agree the fare before you get in. Begusarai has a railway station on the Barauni line.

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

Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary

go

Door to door: About 30 min each way

Auto-rickshaw from the city centre, about 15 min

Go at first light for birds; the oxbow lake is the reason to come.

Naulakha Temple

go

Door to door: About 15 min

Auto-rickshaw or cycle-rickshaw within the city

Short stop; combine with the bazaar.

Jai Mangla Temple, Kanwar Lake

caution

Door to door: About 30 min

Same road as the sanctuary; ask the driver to wait

Check opening hours locally before setting out.

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.

Near Begusarai railway station

Basic guesthouses and lodges, the practical choice for one night.

City centre (Kalyanpur and the main bazaar)

A few hotels within walking distance of food and the bus stands.

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
₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10) excl. bed
Mid
₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹600₹600
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹500₹500
Auto-rickshaw to Kanwar Lake, round trip1 × ₹150₹150
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹125
Trip total≈ ₹1,375 per person per day, bed included₹1,375≈ US$16

2026 estimate in INR; flights and long-distance trains excluded.

Prices of common things

Tea (street stall)₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
Snack (samosa)₹15–30 (≈ under US$1)
Auto-rickshaw (5 km)Agree the fare first; meters are rare.₹50–80 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Begusarai is generally safe for daytime visits; stay alert after dark and keep valuables secure.
  • Summer temperatures can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water.
  • Mosquitoes near the lake; use repellent.
  • Kanwar Lake is a protected bird sanctuary: no boats, no loud noise, no litter (check current rules at the gate).

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Medical
112

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Begusaraiबेतगुड़िया

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My bed tonight

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कृपया वहाँ ले चलेंPlease take me there

Emergency

  • All emergencies (police, fire, ambulance)112

Embassy

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

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Auto-rickshaw city centre → Kanwar Lake: about ₹150 (≈ US$2), 15 min

Say or show

  • कितना है? — How much? (kitnā hai?)
  • पानी चाहिए — I would like water (pānī chāhiye)
  • कृपया वहाँ ले चलें — Please take me there (kripayā vahān le chalen)
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 Begusarai. 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 · avoid Apr–Jun (heat above 40 °C), Jul–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add detailed transport links to nearby Patna airport.
  2. Map cycle‑rickshaw routes to temples.

Meanwhile

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