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Voykit pocket guide · India
Simultala
Visit Simultala for a day to see rural Bihar scenery; reach by train, explore nearby falls and hill temple, stay in Telwa Bazar.
Simultala is a quiet hamlet in Bihar with a railway stop on the Howrah‑Delhi main line. The area offers simple natural sights – a waterfall, a hill‑top temple and a local market – all within a few kilometres of the station. With limited accommodation and transport, a single day is enough for a brief rural experience.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (check)
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (heat, check)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 · High ₹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 100 · Medical 102
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Chhanna‑murki (sweet) | ₹30–₹50 |
| Kachaudi (breakfast snack) | ₹20–₹40 |
| Auto‑rickshaw ride (≈4 km (2.5 mi))Auto‑rickshaw ride (≈2.5 mi (4 km)) | ₹30–₹50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PAT · Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, Patna
- About 160 km (99 mi) from Simultala; train from Patna Junction to Simultala station, about 3 hAbout 99 mi (160 km) from Simultala; train from Patna Junction to Simultala station, about 3 h
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
From Simultala station take an auto‑rickshaw to Telwa Bazar (4 km (2.5 mi)) or hire a car/cycle‑rickshaw for nearby sights.From Simultala station take an auto‑rickshaw to Telwa Bazar (2.5 mi (4 km)) or hire a car/cycle‑rickshaw for nearby sights.
See and do
Known for
- Haldi Falls
- Lattu Pahar temple
- Raja Bari
- Local sweets like chhanna‑murki
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Haldi Falls | Auto‑rickshaw from Simultala station, about 3 km (1.9 mi)Auto‑rickshaw from Simultala station, about 1.9 mi (3 km) | ≈15 min |
| Lattu Pahar | Hire a car or cycle‑rickshaw, 2 km (1.2 mi) uphillHire a car or cycle‑rickshaw, 1.2 mi (2 km) uphill | ≈10 min walk |
Sleep
- Telwa Bazar
- Closest market town, 4 km (2.5 mi) from station; basic guesthouses available.Closest market town, 2.5 mi (4 km) from station; basic guesthouses available.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | कितना है?kitna hai? |
| Where is the market? | बाज़ार कहाँ है?bazaar kahan 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
- Naxalite activity has declined but stay alert; prefer lodging in Telwa Bazar or Deoghar.
- Electricity supply can be unreliable; bring a charger or power bank.
- Train schedules may change; verify times before travel.
Generally safe for day visits; avoid night travel alone and keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Simultala yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Haldi Falls
- Lattu Pahar temple
- Raja Bari
- Local sweets like chhanna‑murki
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Simultala coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Simultala, revision 5294881 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5294881
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/simultala). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.