Bettiah

Getting there

By plane The nearest airport is in Patna.

By train There are direct trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major cities.

1 Bettiah railway station. (updated Jun 2019)

By bus The city is accessible by bus from Patna, in addition to numerous cities in northern Bihar.

See

Bhitiharwa Ashram. The torch of freedom movement started here by Mahatma Gandhi in 1924. The Satyagrah Andolan started from here as well.

Do

1 Valmiki National Park (Valmikinagar). A dense forest and a holiday spot in the periphery. According to mythology it was the residence of Sita, wife of lord Rama, with Luv and Kush, her sons, for years in the Valmiki ashram. Now it is a sanctuary with wide range of animals and goons with pistols. (updated Sep 2025)

Eat

Sattu is available in many different forms. Dahi-Chura, in the season of mangoes, is the best jarda aam. Kawab with lai.

Chuda aur Gud..

Drink & nightlife

Mahiwa is a drink made from sugar cane juice.

Sattu ka Sarbat Lajawab..

Sleep

Hotel Amrapali, Lal Bazar, ☏ +91 6254-242002. A no-star hotel, luxury suites. Hotel Kishan, Supria Rd (Beside LIC). A small 0-star hotel, small rooms. Shanti International Hotel. Hotel Radha Krisna, Lal Bazar (Hazarimall Dharmasala Rd.).