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Bettiah
Half a day is enough for Bettiah: see Bhitiharwa Ashram, eat sattu and dahi-chura, then move on to Sasaram or Motihari.
Bettiah is a small city in Bihar with a Gandhi-era ashram and access to Valmiki National Park. Most travellers pass through on the way to Sasaram, Raxaul or Motihari. One night covers the main sights and local food.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- PAT
- Nights
- 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 Bettiah112 ▾
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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 Bettiah, 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
- SafetyBettiah is generally safe for travellers.
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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 · 101 fire · 102 ambulance (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 Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, Patna (About 4–5 h by road; the nearest airport.).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town; a ride across Bettiah costs ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus to Patna₹250–400 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedBudget double room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBudget double room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBudget double room, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
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 Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, Patna (About 4–5 h by road; the nearest airport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bettiah: 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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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 town; a ride across Bettiah costs ₹50–100. For Valmiki National Park, hire a taxi or take a bus from the main stand.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Valmiki National Park
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Taxi from Bettiah, about 1 h 30 min
A full day; check entry rules and carry ID.
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.
Lal Bazar
Central area with most hotels; near the market and bus stand.
Supria Road
Quieter, a short walk from the centre.
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
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Taxi to Valmiki National Park (return)1 × ₹3,000 · check | ₹3,000 |
| Bus to Patna2 × ₹300 · check | ₹600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,210 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,660 per person per day, bed included | ₹13,310≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Sattu drink (glass) | ₹20–40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Dahi-chura with mango | ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vegetarian thali | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Auto-rickshaw ride (within town) | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus to Patna | ₹250–400 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Valmiki National Park has armed patrols: check the current entry rules at the forest office.
- Last trains from Bettiah station are around 22:00; confirm departure times at the station.Last trains from Bettiah station are around 10:00 PM; confirm departure times at the station.
- Street food is safe if freshly cooked; avoid tap water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
Embassy
Most embassies are in Delhi; the nearest consulate for many countries is in Kolkata.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bettiah → Patna by bus: about ₹300 (≈ US$4), 4–5 h (check)
- Bettiah → Sasaram by train: about ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3), 1 h (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना? — How much? (kitna?)
- बस स्टैंड कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stand? (bus stand kahan hai?)
- मुझे डॉक्टर चाहिए — I need a doctor (mujhe doctor chahiye)
Hindi and Bhojpuri are widely spoken; English is understood at hotels and the station.
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 Bettiah. 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–Jun (heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Bhitiharwa Ashram and Valmiki National Park with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for sattu, dahi-chura and local sweets.
- Transport pages: Bettiah railway station, bus stand, taxi services.
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