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Major city · India

Saharsa

Spend 1‑2 days in Saharsa for temple tours, Matsyagandha Lake and a short trip to Koshi Barrage; not a base for longer trips.

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Saharsa is a district hub in Bihar's Mithila region. Its main draws are a handful of temples, the U‑shaped Matsyagandha Lake and the nearby Koshi Barrage. The city is well linked by train and road, but limited accommodation and dining mean a short stay is enough.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid May–Jul (high heat, occasional floods)
Airports
PAT · DBR
Nights
1–2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Saharsa: 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 Saharsa100 ▾

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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 Saharsa, 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.

  • CoffeeLocal tea/coffee₹20–35 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedBasic hotel room (double), a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
  • Mid-range bedBasic hotel room (double), a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
  • High-end bedBasic hotel room (double), a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)

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.

Matsyagandha LakeUgratara MandirKoshi Barrage
Airports
PAT Patna Airport (≈200 km (124 mi) south, main international gateway) · DBR Darbhanga Airport (≈90 km (56 mi) east, limited domestic flights)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: May–Jul. Month by month →

Warmest May (36°C (97°F)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Saharsa: 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)

5 rd

Feb

24°C (75°F)

10°C (50°F)

5 rd

Mar

30°C (86°F)

15°C (59°F)

6 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

20°C (68°F)

7 rd

May

36°C (97°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

9 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

9 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

9 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

8 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

7 rd

Nov

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

6 rd

Dec

23°C (73°F)

11°C (52°F)

5 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

Train to Saharsa Junction (main rail link). Roads SH 56, SH 66 and NH 27 connect to nearby towns; hire a car or auto‑rickshaw for local trips.

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

Koshi Barrage

go

Door to door: ≈2 h each way

Bus or hired car north 95 km (59 mi) via NH 27

Visit the dam and nearby wildlife reserve; boat rides on Matsyagandha Lake are seasonal.

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 Raj Darbar

basic rooms, central location; verify if it is a hotel or restaurant

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
₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,000–3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
High
₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Basic hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹800₹800
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,200₹1,200
Train Saharsa ↔ Patna (second class)1 × ₹600 · check schedule₹600
Bus to Koshi Barrage (round trip)1 × ₹300 · check availability₹300
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹290
Trip total≈ ₹3,190 per person per day, bed included₹3,190≈ US$40

prices vary; check current rates

2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.

Prices of common things

Vegetables (per kg)₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
Fruit (per kg)₹40–70 (≈ under US$1)
Local tea/coffee₹20–35 (≈ under US$1)
Auto‑rickshaw (short ride)₹15–30 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Saharsa is generally safe for day visitors; keep valuables secure, avoid isolated areas after dark, and respect the local alcohol ban.
  • Alcohol is prohibited in Bihar; only non‑alcoholic drinks sold in shops.
  • Some listings call hotels “restaurants”; confirm accommodation before booking.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Fire
101
Ambulance
102

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Emergency

  • Police / all services112

Embassy

US consulate in Patna; other embassies in New Delhi.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Patna → Saharsa (train, 2nd class): ≈₹600, 4–5 h (check schedule)
  • Auto‑rickshaw 2 km within town: ≈₹20–30

Say or show

  • माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yeh kitna hai?)
  • शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the bathroom? (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 Saharsa. 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 May–Jul (high heat, occasional floods) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 1 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

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