Katihar — Travel Guide
Katihar which is a beautiful tourist destination in Bihar. Its proximity to the Himalayas in the north, Jharkhand plateau in the south and the passage of Ganga flowing deep makes it a pleasant spot for tourists. Once famous for its Jute mills, this city has rich heritage and close links with the parent district of Purnia. Situated in the plains of North Eastern part of Bihar State and surrounded by Purnia district in the North and West Bhagalpur and Sahebganj district in the South and West Bengal in the East, Katihar was one of the sub-divisions of the old Purnia district which was bifurcated as a separate district in 1973. The region was very much affected by the floods of river Ganges, Mahananda and Koshi because of the possession of alluvial soil and due to the deposit of sand-silt by rivers and soil in southern and the western part which becomes sandy.
The best time to visit October to March.
BY FLIGHT
Instead of Katihar you can a get flight to Bagdogra Airport on regular basis.
Katihar - 151 km away
BY TRAIN
There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Katihar.
Katihar being amongst the favorite tourist destination in the northern part of Bihar, is known for its exquisite local shopping markets and outlets where one can buy all the beautiful artifacts and hand crafted items. The various religious spots and the scenic beauty spread throughout the city have made it a favorite destination among the tourists. Among the various popular things to shop for in Katihar the local handicrafts are the favorite among the tourists.
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