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Muzaffarpurमुज़फ़्फ़रपुर
Spend 1–2 days in Muzaffarpur: see the main temples, sample lychee sweets and take a half‑day trip to Rajgir or Vaishali.
Muzaffarpur is a small commercial hub in Bihar’s Mithila region. Its attractions cluster around a few historic temples and a busy market, so a short stay (one full day plus travel time) covers the highlights. Day trips to nearby Buddhist sites add extra value.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (high heat, occasional fog)
- Airports
- PAT · GAY
- Nights
- 1–2
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Muzaffarpur112 ▾
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 Muzaffarpur, 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
- SafetyMuzaffarpur is generally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and use registered transport.
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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 · 112 Medical (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 (≈75 km (47 mi) by road, 2 h bus).PAT Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, Patna (≈47 mi (75 km) by road, 2 h bus).
- Getting aroundHire auto‑rickshaws, shared autos or the RDA ring‑bus (fares ₹5–20 (≈ under US$1)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (jalebi, lassi)₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per person₹900 (≈ US$11)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per person₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per person₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹900 (≈ US$11) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
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 (≈75 km (47 mi) by road, 2 h bus) · GAY Gaya Airport (≈172 km (107 mi), 4 h by road)PAT Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, Patna (≈47 mi (75 km) by road, 2 h bus) · GAY Gaya Airport (≈107 mi (172 km), 4 h by road)
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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°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–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Nov (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Muzaffarpur: 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)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 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
Hire auto‑rickshaws, shared autos or the RDA ring‑bus (fares ₹5–20). Taxis are available near the station. Walking is feasible in the market core.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rajgir
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Bus from Muzaffarpur station, ≈1 h 30 min
Buddhist ruins and hot springs.
Vaishali
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Bus or shared auto, ≈1 h 15 min
Ancient capital of Licchavi, Ashokan pillars.
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.
Hotel Embassy International
Station Rd opposite train station; basic rooms, ₹1,200–1,500 per night
Hotel Aastha
Emalichatti area; budget rooms, ₹800–1,200
Hotel Kanishka International
Emalichatti; mid‑range, ₹1,500–2,000
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
- ₹900–1,200 (≈ US$11–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,500–2,000 (≈ US$18–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel2 × 1 night × ₹1,800 | ₹3,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Auto‑rickshaw ride (5 km)2 × ₹50 · check | ₹100 |
| Ring‑bus day pass2 × ₹30 · check | ₹60 |
| eSIM (7 days data)2 × ₹600 · check | ₹1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹796 |
| Trip total≈ ₹4,378 per person per day, bed included | ₹8,756≈ US$100 |
Hotel Embassy International rates.
2026 estimate in INR; flights, long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Auto‑rickshaw (first 2 km) | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Street snack (jalebi, lassi) | ₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Lychee (seasonal, per kg) | ₹100–₹150 (≈ US$2) |
| Railway ticket (Muzaffarpur‑Patna, second class) | ₹120–₹180 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Trains to Muzaffarpur fill quickly; book IRCTC tickets early (check schedule).
- Summer heat can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summer heat can exceed 104 °F (40 °C); carry water and sun protection.
- Road traffic can be congested near the bus stand during market days.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
Embassy
US consulate in Patna; other embassies in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Muzaffarpur Junction → Patna (train): ≈₹150–₹200, 2 h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw (5 km): ≈₹50 (check)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yeh kitna hai?)
- क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan 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 Muzaffarpur. 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 (high heat, occasional fog) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short guide to lychee season (July–August) for fruit‑picking tours.
- Map the ring‑bus routes and shared‑auto stops near major temples.
Sources
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