Bhagalpur, on the banks of the Ganges in Bihar, is known nationally as the "Silk City" for its centuries-old silk weaving tradition, alongside significant ancient Buddhist ruins nearby.
Top Attractions
- Bhagalpuri Silk Weaving: The city is famous for Tussar silk (also called Bhagalpuri silk), and visitors can see traditional handloom weaving in the local silk quarters.
- Vikramshila Ruins: The remains of Vikramshila University, one of ancient India's great centers of Buddhist learning founded in the 8th century, alongside Nalanda — now an excavated archaeological site with a museum.
- Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary: A protected stretch of the Ganges near Bhagalpur, home to the endangered Gangetic river dolphin.
- Ajgaibinath Temple: A riverside Shiva temple on the banks of the Ganges, an important local pilgrimage site.
Best Time to Visit
October to March for comfortable weather while exploring the ruins and riverfront.
How to Reach
Bhagalpur has its own airport and railway station, well connected within Bihar.
