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Voykit pocket guide · India
Raxaul
Cross the border to Nepal and return the same day; no need to stay overnight unless you need a rest.
Raxaul is a small border town in Bihar, India. The main attraction is the India‑Nepal crossing; the town itself offers few sights, limited food and basic hotels. One day is enough for a border trip, with a possible overnight only for rest before a long bus ride.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Sep
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹500–800 excl. bed · Mid ₹800–1,200 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Veg thali | ₹50 |
| Cycle rickshaw (short ride) | ₹10 |
| Hotel double room | ₹350 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PAT · Patna Airport
- Domestic flights; about 4 h by bus from Raxaul
Typical fares
- Bus Raxaul → Patna
- ≈₹125 total, 4 h (check)
- Cycle rickshaw (≤2 km)
- ≈₹10 per ride
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; cycle rickshaws cost about ₹10 for short trips on the main road.
See and do
Known for
- India‑Nepal border crossing
- Manokamna Maai Mandir
- Jama Masjid
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | Bus via Motihari, about 4 h | ≈5 h total |
| Kolkata | Train from Raxaul Junction, about 12 h | ≈13 h |
Sleep
- Local budget hotel
- Double room ₹350; generator visible; basic amenities.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is it? | कितना है?kitna hai? |
| Where is the border? | सीमा कहाँ है?seema kahaan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Dust from heavy trucks on the highway.
- Loud horns at ear height.
- Border police may ask for a small fee; ask for receipt.
Generally safe for day visitors; stay alert to dust, loud traffic and unofficial border fees.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Raxaul yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- India‑Nepal border crossing
- Manokamna Maai Mandir
- Jama Masjid
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Raxaul, revision 5319153 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5319153
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Raxaul
इस पते पर ले चलिए
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police112
US consulate in Kolkata (check address); Indian embassy in New Delhi.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/raxaul). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.