Explore the Elegance of Bhagalpur Silk in Bhagalpur District, Bihar

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Patna, take NH31 towards Bhagalpur. The distance is approximately 250 km and should take around 6-7 hours. Follow NH31 until you reach Bhagalpur. Once in Bhagalpur, navigate to Bhikhanpur area using local signage or GPS, and you will find the Bhagalpur Silk area at coordinates 25.242452999999998 latitude and 86.9842256 longitude.

• Bus

  From Patna, you can take a bus to Bhagalpur from the Patna Bus Stand. Buses are quite frequent and the journey will take approximately 6-8 hours, depending on traffic. Once you arrive at the Bhagalpur Bus Stand, you can hire a local auto-rickshaw or taxi to get to Bhikhanpur, which is about 5 km away. The fare for an auto-rickshaw is typically around ₹50-₹100.

• Train

  To reach Bhagalpur via train, board a train from Patna Junction to Bhagalpur Junction. The journey takes about 5-6 hours. Upon arriving at Bhagalpur Junction, you can take a local auto-rickshaw or taxi to Bhikhanpur, which is approximately 7 km away. Auto-rickshaw fares will range from ₹70-₹150 depending on the time of day.

• Shared Taxi

  Shared taxis are available from major cities like Patna to Bhagalpur. You can find shared taxis at designated taxi stands or through local travel agencies. The fare is generally around ₹500-₹700 per person, and travel time is similar to that of a bus. Once you reach Bhagalpur, you can take a local vehicle to Bhikhanpur, which is about 5 km from the taxi drop-off point.

• Local Transport

  Within Bhagalpur, once you are in the city, you can use cycle rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, or taxis to reach specific locations related to Bhagalpur Silk. The local transport fares are generally reasonable, with auto-rickshaw rides costing between ₹20-₹100 depending on the distance.