Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur, also acknowledged as the ‘land of Leechi’, stands as the largest city of Bihar, after the state capital Patna and Bhagalpur. The city also serves as the headquarters of the district of Muzaffarpuri and Tirhut Division in the Mithila region, which forms a part of the Indian state of Bihar.

Muzaffarpur is the largest city of the northern Bihar that stands on the banks of the recurring river of Burhi Gandak, which flows through the Someshwar Hills of Himalayas. It also stands as one of the gateways to the neighboring country of Nepal. Thus, there is a trade relation between the Indian city of Muzaffarpur and the neighboring country Nepal.

Sprawled over a region of about 3173 sq km, the city also has a considerable percentage of population, ranging to its size. The city also reminds us of the great American author Mark Twain, who on his way to Kathmandu stayed here in the place at a local club. The city has its contribution in the international market with its commercial trade sector, exporting textile and food grains, in particular.

The city was formed in 1875 and was named after History of the Muzaffarpur after Muzaffar Khan Today, the city is accredited with encomiums, internationally for its delicious Shahi Leechi and China Leechi.

Muzaffarpur travel and tourism is a popular among the Indian and foreign tourists alike and for that the Muzaffarpur tour packages are a perfect way of exploring the splendor of the destination in Northern India.

General facts about Muzaffarpur
Location: Northern India
Area: 3,173 sq km
Language: Hindi, Urdu, Bhojpuri
Climate: Subtropical
Major Attractions: Baba Garibnath Temple, Chaturbhuj Sthan Temple
Ideal Time to Visit: November to February

Tourist sightseeing in Muzaffarpur
The religious places to visit in Muzaffarpur are Baba Garibnath Temple, Chaturbhuj Sthan Temple, Shir Ram temple and Kali Mata temple of Sikandarpur.

Climate of Muzaffarpur
The city of Muzaffarpur experiences extreme type of climate having its summers extremely hot and humid which gets a sigh of relief on the arrival of monsoons which brings a considerable amount of rainfall to the city. Then, in winters the climate is pleasant and cool enough to have an enjoyable stay here in the city. The best time to travel in the city is during winters from November to February as this period is pleasant and adds more delight to the trip.

How to reach Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur by Rail: Muzaffarpur junction connects the city to almost all the major cities of the country.

Muzaffarpur by Road: Muzaffarpur has a well organized network of roadways connecting it to all the cities of the state and is a;lso connected to the National Highways.