अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What is Bhagalpur famous for?
Bhagalpur is famous for Bhagalpuri Tassar silk weaving (Silk City), the ruins of the ancient Vikramshila Buddhist University, and the Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary in the Ganges River.
What is Vikramshila Mahavihara?
Vikramshila Mahavihara was one of the two most important centers of Buddhist learning in India during the Pala Empire, established by King Dharmapala in the late 8th century.
Where can we see Gangetic Dolphins in Bhagalpur?
The Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary extends along a 50 km stretch of the Ganges River. Visitors can hire local boats from Sultanganj or Kahalgaon to view them.
How to reach Bhagalpur?
Bhagalpur is reached by road via NH-80. Bhagalpur Junction (BGP) is a major railway station. The nearest airport is Deoghar (DGH), 115 km south.