About Bhagalpur
Shrirangapattana to Bhagalpur distnce : 2265 km
Estimated travel time : 43.1 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 Shrirangapattana to Bhagalpur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Shrirangapattana to Bhagalpur by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Shrirangapattana to Bhagalpur distance is 2265 Km and is 43.1 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
2. Patna - As you drive towards Shrirangapattana, you will pass through the city of Patna, the capital of Bihar. Patna has several attractions worth visiting, such as Patna Museum, Golghar, Gandhi Maidan, Kumhrar Archaeological Park, and Patna Sahib Gurudwara.
3. Varanasi - Continuing the journey, you will reach Varanasi (also known as Banaras or Kashi), one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Varanasi is a major pilgrimage site for Hindus and it is known for its ghats, such as Dashashwamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat, and Manikarnika Ghat. Other attractions include Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath, and Ramnagar Fort.
4. Allahabad - After Varanasi, you will pass through Allahabad, now officially known as Prayagraj. Allahabad is famous for hosting the Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu pilgrimage festival, and for being the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Attractions include Allahabad Fort, Triveni Sangam, Khusro Bagh, and Anand Bhavan.
5. Kanpur - As you continue the journey, you will reach Kanpur, a city known for its industrial significance. While not a major tourist destination, you can visit places like Allen Forest Zoo, Kanpur Memorial Church, and Bithoor, a historical town near Kanpur.
6. Agra - Before reaching Shrirangapattana, you can make a stop at Agra, home to the iconic Taj Mahal. Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb are other notable attractions in the city.
