Book Bhawanipatna to Bhagalpur Cab
Bhawanipatna to Bhagalpur distnce : 929 km
Estimated travel time : 20.5 hours
Bhagalpur is very popular city for both tourism and work. Bhagalpur has high historical and mythological significance. It is a major educational, commercial and political centre as well and is known as "Silk City of Bihar".
Situated at the southern banks of river Ganga, Bhagalpur is the 3rd largest city of Bihar and is planned for development under Smart City program. It is an ancient city with many tourist attraction specially for history buffs. The most important one is Vikramshila which was the monastic university and an important learning center related to Buddhist history. An annual festival Vikramshila Mahotsav is held here around February. Bhagalpur drived its name from Bhagdatpuram which means City of Good Luck. It is home to Mount Mandar, a granite hill, which is believed to be used for Samundra Manthan with Serpent King Vasuki used as rope. There are still faint impressions of coil on the the hill. Mandar hill has tremendous natural beauty and numerous sculptures of Hindu Gods cut into its rocks. It is also believed that 12th Tirthankar, Vasupujya attained Nirvana at peak of Mandar hill. Bhagalpur is home to India's first dolphin observatory Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary. Gangetic Dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of India. Bhagalpur also has a rescue and rehabilitation area for the mythical bird Garuda (Greater adjutant).
Taxi from Bhawanipatna to Bhagalpur is readily available at CabBazar.
Bhawanipatna to Bhagalpur Cab Route
Bhawanipatna to Bhagalpur by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Bhawanipatna to Bhagalpur distance is 929 Km and is 20.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Sultanganj - It is located around 40 km from Bhagalpur and is famous for the Sultanganj Ki Hathiyari or Sultanganj Ikat silk sarees. The town is also known for its religious significance, as it is believed to be the place where the river Ganges changes its course from eastward to southward.
2. Rajgir - Situated around 225 km from Bhagalpur, Rajgir is an ancient city in Bihar known for its historical and religious importance. The place is famous for its hot springs, Buddhist monasteries, and ruins of ancient structures.
3. Nalanda - Located around 260 km from Bhagalpur, Nalanda is renowned for the ancient Nalanda University, which was one of the world's first residential universities. Visitors can explore the ruins of the university and learn about the rich historical and cultural heritage of the region.
4. Patna - The capital city of Bihar, Patna is approximately 260 km from Bhagalpur. It offers various attractions such as Patna Museum, Golghar, Mahavir Mandir, and the historic Patna Sahib Gurudwara. It also serves as a convenient stopover for food and refreshments.
5. Bhubaneswar - Located around 520 km from Bhagalpur, Bhubaneswar is the capital city of Odisha. It is known for its ancient temples, including the famous Lingaraja Temple and the intricately carved Mukteshwar Temple. Bhubaneswar also offers an array of other attractions like the Tribal Museum, Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves, and Nandankanan Zoological Park.
6. Sambalpur - Situated approximately 360 km from Bhagalpur, Sambalpur is a town in Odisha known for its scenic beauty and cultural heritage. The Hirakud Dam, one of the longest earthen dams in the world, is a popular attraction here.