Key hubs
Begusarai airport and railway station
- Airport
- Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna (PAT), about 130 km away; the local Ulao airfield is not in regular service
- Railway station
- Begusarai (BGS) in the town; Barauni Junction (BJU) is the larger railhead nearby
- Getting around
- Hire a car with a driver for the lake and temple; autos and e-rickshaws cover the town
How to reach Begusarai by air
The nearest major airport is Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna (PAT), about 130 km away, a road journey of roughly three hours depending on traffic and the bridge crossing.
How to reach Begusarai by train
Begusarai (BGS) station is in the town, and Barauni Junction (BJU) is the larger railhead nearby with wider connections.
How to reach Begusarai by road
Begusarai lies on the north bank of the Ganga and is reached from Patna via the Rajendra Setu at Mokama-Simaria or other crossings. Confirm the current route and bridge conditions before travelling.
Getting around Begusarai
Autos and e-rickshaws serve the town; for Kanwar Lake, Jaimangla Garh and Simaria Ghat, a hired car with a driver is the practical choice.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Begusarai
- Hire a car with a driver and agree the day plan beforehand, as public transport to the lake is limited.
- Carry water, snacks and a hat, since shade and toilets are scarce at the lake and ghat.
- Take extra care on riverbank steps and bunds; surfaces can be slippery or uneven.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.