About Bhagalpur
Delhi to Bhagalpur distnce : 1302 km
Estimated travel time : 22 hours
Delhi to Bhagalpur is very popular route 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 Delhi to Bhagalpur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Delhi to Bhagalpur by car is well connected through Purvanchal expressway and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Delhi to Bhagalpur distance is 1302 Km and is 22 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Noida - Brahmaputra Market, The Grand Venice Mall, Smaaash, Noida Pub Exchange, Desi Vibes, Stupa 18 Gallery, Snow World
Mathura - Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Barsana Shri Radha Rani Temple, Govardhan Hill, Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex
Agra - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort etc
Firozabad - Mata Teela Temple, Shri Hanuman Temple, Kotla Fort, Sofi Sahab Mazar, Raja Chandrawar Fort
Etawah - Safari Park, Tixi Temple, Pakka Talab etc
Kannauj - Archaeological Museum, lakhbknj, Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary, Gauri Shankar Temple
Kanpur - ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, Allen Forest Zoo, Shri Radhakrishna Temple, Green Park Stadium
Lucknow - Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, British Residency, Chattar Manzil, Ambedkar Park, Lakhnavi fabric and food
Azamgarh - Dattatreya, Govindsahab, and Avantikapuri, mosque of Rajaji Sahab and the temple of Thakurji
Buxar - Brahmeshwar Nath Temple, Sita Ram Upadhyaya Museum, Buxar Fort, Katkauli Ka Maidan, Bihariji Temple
Ballia - Ashoka Pillar, Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Chaumukhi Mahadev, Ramchaura Temple, Bawan Pokhar Temple, Vaishali Museum
Chapra - Chirand, Aami, Ashoka Pillar, Marhaura, Gautam Asthan, Sonepur, Dhorh Ashram, Silhauri
Patna - Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji, Hanuman Mandir, Buddha Smriti Park, Patna Museum, Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Munger - Munger Fort, Kastaharni Ghat, Sita Kund, Manpathar (Sita Charan), Kali Pahadi at Jamalpu, Sri Krishna Vatika
Sultanganj - Vikramshila, Bihar School of Yoga, Bhimbandh Sanctuary, Kuppa Ghat, Baidyanath Temple, Mandar Hill