Muzaffarpur
Situated near the historical Vaishali, the
city of Muzaffarpur is one of the major towns of north Bihar. Muzaffarpur
the Lychee City, a short distance from popular tourist spots like
Hajipur, Sonepur and Vaishali is located just south of the Burhi
Gandak River. The city was founded by Muzaffar Khan in the 18th
century and hence the name.
Modern Muzaffarpur, along with the districts
of Champaran, and Darbanga, may have been comprised in the Lichhavi
territory at the beginning of the 6th century B.C., when the Lichhavis
were in the zenith of their power. There are, therefore, plenty
of interesting historical sites around the area.
It is also one of the oldest and largest trade
centres in the entire state. A major road and rail hub, it is
a trade centre on the Patna-Nepal route. Rice and sugar milling
and cutlery manufacture are the chief industries. It is the seat
of the University of Bihar that was founded in 1952. This is also
the gateway to Nepal via Birgunj.
Excursion
Vaishali
One of the oldest republics of the world, Vaishali was once the
capital of the Lichhavis. It is also a place of immense religious
significance for the Buddhist community as Lord Buddha preached
his last sermon here.
Sonepur
Famous for its annual animal fair, which is the biggest of its
kind in the whole of Asia, Sonepur is situated at the confluence
of the river Ganga and Gandok.
Hazipur
It is also one of the beautiful excursions of Muzaffarpur.
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Getting There
By Air
It is 70 kms from Patna Airport.
By Rail
There is a railway station at Muzaffarpur.
By Road
A well laid network of buses operates in the area.
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Weather
Temperature (degrees c)
Winter : Max.16 & Min. 6
Summer : Max. 45 & Min. 34
Clothing
Winter
Warm woollens
Summer
Cottons and light tropical
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on Muzaffarpur city of Bihar - India
