Buxar travel guide
Historic battlefield of the Battle of Buxar.
Buxar is a small town with great historical significance, especially for the Battle of Buxar in 1764 that solidified British control in India. The town also features temples and the Ganges riverbank.
Best time to visit Buxar
Go Nov–Feb for dry, cool weather (fog from late Dec to Jan); Oct and Mar are fine. Apr–Jun is very hot and Jul–Sep is humid and rainy.
| Month | Verdict | Temperature | Rain | Crowds | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | good | 9–24 °C | 10 mm | low | Cold mornings and dense fog; trains often run late |
| February | best | 13–29 °C | 10 mm | low | Dry and sunny with cool nights; fog mostly gone |
| March | good | 18–36 °C | 10 mm | low | Warming fast; sightseeing is best before midday |
| April | avoid | 24–41 °C | 15 mm | low | Very hot and dry; afternoons are hard to bear outdoors |
| May | avoid | 28–42 °C | 40 mm | low | Hottest month, with hot dry winds in the afternoon |
| June | avoid | 30–40 °C | 130 mm | low | Hot and sticky; the monsoon usually arrives around mid-month |
| July | avoid | 27–35 °C | 260 mm | low | Heavy rain on most days; low-lying roads can flood |
| August | mixed | 26–33 °C | 210 mm | low | Humid with frequent rain; riverside ghats can be under water |
| September | mixed | 25–32 °C | 160 mm | low | Showers continue but ease by month end; humid and muddy |
| October | good | 21–32 °C | 40 mm | low | Showers end early in the month; still warm; trains fill up for festivals |
| November | best | 15–28 °C | 0 mm | medium | Dry and clear; Diwali and Chhath can crowd trains and the Ganga ghats |
| December | best | 10–25 °C | 5 mm | low | Cool and dry; fog begins late in the month |
How many days to spend in Buxar
One day covers Buxar Fort, the Sitaram Upadhyaya Memorial Museum and Sri Nath Baba Temple, all close together. A second day adds Bihari Ji Temple, which is outside the town.
How to reach Buxar
- By air: Patna (PAT) — 130 km, about 2–2.5 h by road. Varanasi (VNS) is a similar distance by road
- By train: Buxar (BXR) — 1 km, about 5–10 min by road. In town, on the main line between Patna and Varanasi
- By road: From Patna — 130 km, about 2–2.5 h
Getting around
The fort, museum, Sri Nath Baba Temple and railway station are all within about 2 km of each other, so the centre is easy on foot or by short rickshaw hops. Use a cab for Bihari Ji Temple.
Things to do in Buxar
- Sher Shah Suri Tomb — Historic tomb (1.5 h · ₹200)
- Buxar Fort — Ancient Fort (1 h · ₹50)
- Babu Veer Kunwar Singh Fort — Historic Fort (1 h)
- Ganga ghat nala — Riverfront
- MAA TARA CHANDI — Shakti Peeth (1 h · Free entry)
- Baba Brahmeshwar Nath Temple Bihar — Old temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Kaimur Hill — Hill range (3 h)
- Katkaulia — Battlefield
- Pawai Jhunjhunwa Pahar — Scenic fall (2 h · Free entry)
- Dewakund — Holy pond (1 h · Free entry)
- Budhwa Mahadev Mandir, Ara — Shiva Temple (45 min · Free entry)
- Shergarh Fort — Hill fort (2 h)
- Manjhar Kund — Natural fall (2 h)
- Sri Nath Baba Temple — Sacred site (45 min · Free entry)
- Dhua Kund — Waterfall (3 h · Free entry)
- Veer Kunwar Singh Park — Memorial Park (1 h · ₹10)
- Collectorate Pond — Old Office
- Bihari Ji Temple — Holy shrine (45 min · Free entry)
- Sun Mandir — Sun temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Sitaram Upadhyaya Memorial Museum — Cultural hub (1 h)
- Hasan Khan Suri Tomb — Mughal tomb (45 min)
- Anugrah Narayan Sinha Memorial College — Freedom hero
- Obra — Dam view
- Indrapuri Barrage — River view (1 h · Free entry)
Food to try in Buxar
- Litti-chokha — Roasted wheat balls stuffed with spiced sattu, served with chokha (mashed vegetables) and ghee
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Buxar?
Go Nov–Feb for dry, cool weather (fog from late Dec to Jan); Oct and Mar are fine. Apr–Jun is very hot and Jul–Sep is humid and rainy.
How many days are enough for Buxar?
1–2 days. One day covers Buxar Fort, the Sitaram Upadhyaya Memorial Museum and Sri Nath Baba Temple, all close together. A second day adds Bihari Ji Temple, which is outside the town.
How do I reach Buxar?
By air: Patna (PAT) — 130 km, about 2–2.5 h by road. Varanasi (VNS) is a similar distance by road. By train: Buxar (BXR) — 1 km, about 5–10 min by road. In town, on the main line between Patna and Varanasi. By road: From Patna — 130 km, about 2–2.5 h.
What are the top things to do in Buxar?
Sher Shah Suri Tomb, Buxar Fort, Babu Veer Kunwar Singh Fort, Ganga ghat nala, MAA TARA CHANDI, Baba Brahmeshwar Nath Temple Bihar.
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Guide checked on 2026-10-06.