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Sitamarhi
One day covers the main temples and market; add a night if you prefer a relaxed pace or want to catch evening aarti.
Sitamarhi is a small town in Bihar’s Gangetic Plains, about 120 km from Patna. Its key sights are clustered near the railway station, making a half‑day walk feasible. A single night lets you explore the market and attend temple rituals without rush.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid May–Jul (heat, occasional floods)
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sitamarhi112 ▾
- Police / All services112
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 Sitamarhi, 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
- SafetySitamarhi is generally safe for day visits; stay alert in crowded markets, keep valuables hidden, and avoid isolated streets after dark.
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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 / all services (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 Patna Airport (120 km (75 mi), 2–2.5 h by bus or train).PAT Patna Airport (75 mi (120 km), 2–2.5 h by bus or train).
- Getting aroundCycle rickshaws are the most common; shared three‑wheelers and buses run from the railway and bus terminals.
Cost cheat-sheet
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)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per room₹900 (≈ US$11)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per room₹1,300 (≈ US$15)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · 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 Patna Airport (120 km (75 mi), 2–2.5 h by bus or train)PAT Patna Airport (75 mi (120 km), 2–2.5 h by bus or train)
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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: May–Jul. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sitamarhi: 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)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 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
Cycle rickshaws are the most common; shared three‑wheelers and buses run from the railway and bus terminals. The town centre is walkable.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Janaki Temple, Punaura
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Local rickshaw, ~5 km (3.1 mi) west of townLocal rickshaw, ~3.1 mi (5 km) west of town
Main pilgrimage site, open daily.
Haleshwar Sthan
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Rickshaw, 3 km (1.9 mi) northwestRickshaw, 1.9 mi (3 km) northwest
Small shrine, easy walk.
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 Rajkumar
Bypass Chowk, basic rooms, walk to railway station
Hotel Aashirwad
Near Old Ganesh Talkies, budget-friendly
Hotel Sitayan
Close to railway station, simple amenities
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
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹900 | ₹900 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Patna–Sitamarhi bus (round trip)1 × ₹350 · check | ₹350 |
| Cycle rickshaw ride (10 km total)1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹220 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,420 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,420≈ US$30 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea (street stall) | ₹10–₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Balusahi sweet | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Chicken dish at IStoo House | ₹120–₹180 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heat in summer; carry water.
- Limited English signage; ask locals for directions.
- Pickpocketing can occur in crowded markets; keep valuables secure.
Emergency numbers
- Police / All services
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / All services112
Embassy
US consulate is in Patna; Indian visa info at /india/visa-requirements
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Patna → Sitamarhi bus: ≈₹350, 2–2.5 h (check)
- Rickshaw 5 km: ≈₹150
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is it? (yeh kitna hai?)
- रेलवे स्टेशन कहाँ है? — Where is the railway station? (railway station kahaan 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 Sitamarhi. 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 May–Jul (heat, occasional floods) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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