Jamshedpur to Bhagalpur Cab

About Bhagalpur

Jamshedpur 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 Jamshedpur to Bhagalpur is readily available at CabBazar.

Route Information

Jamshedpur to Bhagalpur by car is well connected through SH 5 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Jamshedpur to Bhagalpur distance is 360 Km and is 10 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :

Tourist Attractions