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Pawapuriपावापुरी
Half a day is enough: visit the Jalmandir temple and the Gaon Mandir, then move on to Rajgir or Bodh Gaya. Overnight only if you are on a Jain pilgrimage.
Pawapuri is the place where Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, attained nirvana and was cremated around 500 BC. The main sight is the Jalmandir, a marble temple built on an island in a lotus-filled tank created by the removal of soil from the funeral pyre. The town is small and quiet; most visitors come as a day trip from Rajgir (38 km) or Patna (101 km).
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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
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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 ▾
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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 Pawapuri112 ▾
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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 Pawapuri, 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
- SafetyPawapuri is safe for tourists; the main risks are heat, mosquitoes and touts offering guides at the temples.
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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 fire and 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 2 h by taxi; domestic flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore.).
- Getting aroundAutorickshaws are the main local transport; walking covers the temple area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketTemple entry (donation)Free
- Budget bedDorm bed in Rajgir or Patna, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedPrivate room in Rajgir or Patna, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedPrivate room in Rajgir or Patna, a night, per room₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹4,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₹8,000 (≈ US$95)
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 2 h by taxi; domestic flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore.)
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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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 (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Mar (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pawapuri: 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)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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
Autorickshaws are the main local transport; walking covers the temple area.
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: About 1 h
Taxi or bus, about 45 min
Visit the Vishwa Shanti Stupa and the ropeway.
Door to door: About 2 h
Taxi or bus via Rajgir, about 1.5 h
The Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi tree.
Nalanda
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi or bus, about 1 h
Ancient university ruins and museum.
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.
Pawapuri town
A few basic guesthouses near the temples; most visitors stay in Rajgir or Patna.
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
- ₹3,000–5,000 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Private room in Rajgir or Patna1 × 1 night × ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Taxi from Rajgir round trip1 × ₹1,500 · check | ₹1,500 |
| Taxi from Patna round trip1 × ₹4,000 · check | ₹4,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,650 |
| Trip total≈ ₹9,080 per person per day, bed included | ₹18,150≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vegetarian thali | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Autorickshaw within town | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi Rajgir → Pawapuri (one way)check | ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Temple entry (donation) | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs in town; bring cash.
- Temples close during lunch (roughly 12:00–14:00); plan around it.Temples close during lunch (roughly 12:00 PM–2:00 PM); plan around it.
- Shoes must be removed before entering the Jalmandir; use the shoe stand.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Pawapuriपावापुरी
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My bed tonight
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Rajgir → Pawapuri: about ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14), about 45 min (check)
- Taxi Patna → Pawapuri: about ₹2,500–3,500 (≈ US$30–40), about 2 h (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना? — How much? (kitna?)
- मंदिर कहाँ है? — Where is the temple? (mandir kahan hai?)
- मुझे स्टेशन ले चलिए — Please take me to the station (mujhe station le chaliye)
Hindi is widely understood; English is spoken at temples and hotels.
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 Pawapuri. 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 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Jalmandir, Gaon Mandir, Digambar Jain Mandir with opening hours and dress code.
- Eat pages for the few dhabas and sweet shops near the temple.
- Verified taxi fares from Rajgir and Patna.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for PAT airport and Pawapuri Road station.
Sources
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