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Major city · India

Bihar Sharif

Spend 1–2 days in Bihar Sharif, see the main tombs and nearby Nalanda, then continue to Patna (80 km (50 mi)).

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Bihar Sharif is a small historic town in Bihar, 80 km from Patna and 13 km from the UNESCO site of Nalanda. Its sights cluster around a hill and a few mosques, making a half‑day walk feasible. A night allows a relaxed visit to the markets and nearby pilgrim sites.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon)
Airport
PAT
Nights
1–2

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This is a basic guide for Bihar Sharif: 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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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 Bihar Sharif100 ▾
  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101

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 Bihar Sharif, 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 mealChai (tea) at a street stall₹10–₹20 (≈ under US$1)
  • Metro or bus rideBus ticket to Nalanda₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per person₹400 (≈ US$5)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · High ₹1,800 (≈ US$25)

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.

Tomb of Malik Ibrahim Baya on Pir Pahadi HillMakhdum Shah Sharif-ud‑din MosqueProximity to Nalanda ruins
Airports
PAT Patna Airport (About 80 km (50 mi) by road, regular taxi or bus.)

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

    38°C (100°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    22°C (72°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 (14 rain days), driest Feb (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Bihar Sharif: 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)

9°C (48°F)

4 rd

Feb

25°C (77°F)

11°C (52°F)

3 rd

Mar

30°C (86°F)

16°C (61°F)

5 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

20°C (68°F)

7 rd

May

38°C (100°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Jun

38°C (100°F)

26°C (79°F)

12 rd

Jul

36°C (97°F)

26°C (79°F)

14 rd

Aug

35°C (95°F)

25°C (77°F)

13 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

23°C (73°F)

10 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

6 rd

Nov

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

4 rd

Dec

22°C (72°F)

11°C (52°F)

3 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 dominate; most sights are walkable from the centre. Buses run to Nalanda, Pawapuri and Rajgir.

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

Nalanda

go

Door to door: ≈45 min total

Bus from Bihar Sharif bus stand, about 30 min

World Heritage site, 13 km (8.1 mi) south.

Pawapuri

go

Door to door: ≈35 min total

Local bus, about 20 min

Jain pilgrimage town, 11 km (6.8 mi) south.

Rajgir

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Bus, about 40 min

Historic hill town, 22 km (14 mi) away.

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.

Town centre guesthouses

Within walking distance of the main tombs and market.

Railway station lodges

Close to Bihar Sharif Junction for easy arrivals.

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
₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,200–₹1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
High
₹1,800 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₹400₹400
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800₹800
Bus to Nalanda (round trip)1 × ₹120 · check₹120
Auto‑rickshaw ride within town (per 5 km)1 × ₹80 · check₹80
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹140
Trip total≈ ₹1,540 per person per day, bed included₹1,540≈ US$18

basic amenities, private fan.

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

Prices of common things

Chai (tea) at a street stall₹10–₹20 (≈ under US$1)
Samosa₹15–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
Auto‑rickshaw (first 2 km)₹30–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
Bus ticket to Nalanda₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for day visitors; watch for traffic, pickpocketing in crowded markets, and heat in summer. Keep valuables hidden and stay hydrated.
  • Road traffic can be congested during market days; allow extra time.
  • Summer heat can be intense; carry water and sun protection.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Fire and ambulance
101

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My bed tonight

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इस पते पर ले जाएँTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101

Embassy

The US has a consulate in Patna; other nations use the embassy in New Delhi.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Patna Airport → Bihar Sharif (taxi): ≈₹1,200–₹1,500, 2 h (check)
  • Auto‑rickshaw within town (5 km): ≈₹30–₹40

Say or show

  • माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • यह कितने का है? — How much is this? (yah kitne ka hai?)
  • बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stop? (bas stop 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 Bihar Sharif. 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), 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 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to India

Sources

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