Key hubs
Sitamarhi airport and railway station
- Airport
- Darbhanga (DBR), about 70 to 80 km away depending on the source; Patna (PAT) is much further, roughly 140 km
- Railway station
- Sitamarhi Junction (SMI) on the Darbhanga-Raxaul line, with direct trains to Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi and other cities
- Getting around
- Auto-rickshaws and shared transport in town; hire a car with driver for Punaura Dham, Haleshwar Sthan and Panth Pakar
How to reach Sitamarhi by air
The nearest airport is Darbhanga (DBR), about 70 to 80 km away depending on the source, roughly two hours by road. Patna (PAT) has more flights but is much further, roughly 140 km, so allow 4 to 5 hours.
How to reach Sitamarhi by train
Sitamarhi Junction (SMI) is on the Darbhanga-Raxaul line, with direct trains to Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi and other cities. Lines also run towards Muzaffarpur and Hajipur and towards Darbhanga and Samastipur.
How to reach Sitamarhi by road
NH77 runs south towards Muzaffarpur and Patna, and NH227 passes Bhitthamore, the gateway to Janakpur in Nepal. State roads link to Madhubani and Sheohar. Road conditions vary in monsoon.
Getting around Sitamarhi
Auto-rickshaws and shared transport work in town. For Punaura Dham, Haleshwar Sthan and Panth Pakar, hire a car with driver or confirm the morning pilgrim bus run by the Mahavir Mandir Trust.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Sitamarhi
- Carry a light stole or cotton shawl and wear socks for the walk to temple gates; stone courtyards get hot by mid-morning.
- Hire a car with driver for Punaura Dham, Haleshwar Sthan and Panth Pakar rather than relying on shared rides.
- Carry necessary medicines, a basic first-aid kit and bottled water; medical facilities outside the town are limited.
- 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.