Siwan — Travel Guide
Siwan is a city and the district headquarters of the Siwan district in the Indian state of Bihar. Siwan town is the administrative headquarters of this district. Siwan district is a part of Saran Division since 1972. The town is known for its great past especially for First President of Indian Republic who belonged to Jeeradei. Siwan majorly houses Bhojpuri speaking people and tells a plethora of historical tales. There are many stories behind the origin of the name. The word ‘Siwan’ means border in the local dialect. Since it used to be the bordering state of Greater Nepal, hence the name. Many also say that it got its name from ‘Shiva Man’, a Bandh Raja whose successors ruled over this region before the onset of the great Mughal Empire.
The best time to visit October to February.
By Air
Nearest Airport Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna (146 kms) .
By Train
You can easily get regular trains to Siwan from other major cities of the country.
Shopping in Siwan is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Siwan to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Siwan
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