Darbhanga – The Heart Of Mithilanchal

The significant cities of north Bihar are located in the heart of Mithilanchal, Darbhanga is a wonderful tourist destination in Bihar. Full of architectural marvels & religious places rich in musical form, folk arts & century old traditions, it is considered the cultural capital of Bihar. The name Darbhanga is a blend of 2 words: Dwar meaning gate & Banga meaning Bengal giving way to Gateway Of Bengal. Situated between the lower range of the Himalayas & the Ganga River & is only 50 km away from Nepal. Darbhanga is known for mangoes, especially the Maldah variety, so here is the list of the top 5 attractions in Darbhanga that you cannot miss.

 Darbhanga has a lot to offer to tourists like palaces, museums, wildlife, scenic ponds, historical temples and several other tourist attractions. So accommodation is not an issue of concern when planning a trip to Darbhanga. This city is dotted with numerous best hotels in Darbhanga with all options of accommodation that are available.

Staying in Darbhanga is convenient and enjoyable so the hotel inDarbhanga near Airport known as The Sarai Inn offers good services and is known for its hospitality which makes it a perfect place to stay.

1.    Shyama Kali Temple

So if you believe in absolute holiness the beautiful & appealing ground of the Lalit Narayan Mithila university hosts Shyama Kali Temple is the right place for your so built-in in the year 1933, which is known as Shyama Mai, this place buzzes with a lot of activities & festivals in December for the annual Shyama Mai. It is believed that it was built on the funeral ashes of Maharaja Of Darbhanga the temple has a complex of 6 temples built around a central pond. A vast expanse of lush greenery with multiple temple structures greets you with a soulful experience & positive energy. It is believed that Goddess Kali grants wish to those who want to pray with full faith & belief. Along with the Kankali temple, it is considered one of the major tantric temples of North Bihar so it can be easily reached from Darbhanga Railways Station.

2.    Ahilya Asthan

Ahilya Asthan stands for a village called Ahilya Gram which, along with the temple, dates back to the time of Ramayana. It is dedicated to Ahilya, wife of Gautam Rishi. According to mythology so cursed her to turn into a stone but when Lord Rama’s feet touched the stone on the way to Mithila so she regained her human form & this famous temple is located at a distance of 3 km from the railway station of Kamtaul in the Jale block. This festival of Ramnavmi is celebrated here with high enthusiasm every year in late March & early April so the event is hosted by many other temples & masques.

 3.    Chandradhari Museum

So if you are excited to know about Indian History the Chandradhari Museum is a perfect place for collecting information about ancient periods of this region. You will be mesmerized by 11 galleries with artifacts made of glass, metal, wood, ivory & clay along with coins of different ages & library facilities. So it is located on the eastern bank of Mansarovar lake & costly gems & stones are SHOWCASED IN THE NATURAL HISTORY SECTION.  Statues of Buddha from Nepal and Tibet, brass statues of gods and goddesses and rare paintings on themes from the Ramayana and Jaidev’s Geet-Govinda are some of the highlights of this place. There is no entry fee and it is closed only on Mondays.

 4.    Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Sanctuary

Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Sanctuary is a perfect tourist sport for all wildlife lovers as it consists of 14 villages that come under the Kusheshwar Asthan block in Darbhanga that remain waterlogged most f the time so these wetlands are the winter capital of at least 15 endangered species of migratory birds from the place as far as Mongolia & Siberia. Under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, villages have been declared Kushshwar Asthan Bird Sanctuary so you can spot Dalmatian Pelican, Indian Darter, Bar-headed goose, Siberian Crane & many more between November & March. Kusheshwar shiva temple that lies nearby from which the name of this place is derived. 

5.    Darbhanga Fort

An excellent tourist destination bounded by the beautiful mango tree, Darbhanga Fort is another attraction of the beautiful city. This imposing heritage monument is a large complex which used to be the residence of the Darbhanga Royal family of Zamindar. The successor of the royal clan still stays inside the fort known as Raj Qila, so it hosts numerous palaces such as Ram Bagh Palace & Nargona Palaces. Modeled after the fort in Fatehpur Sikri, the fort houses Kankali Temple.

Makhana (Gorgon nut or Fox nut) is a famous local aquatic food product, puddings and salted delicacies made of makhana are famous in this region. For non-vegetarians, fish in the mustard paste will be the most rewarding experience.

There are plenty of Best restaurants in Darbhanga that serve Indian, European and Indian variants of Chinese food. You can also taste a variety of Mughal dishes like Pulau, Baqar Khani (a type of bread), Kabab, Kofta, Nihari, and Paya. These are easily available in restaurants.