Modern Muzaffarpur, along with the districts of Champaran,
and Darbanga, may have been comprised in the Lichhavi territory
at the beginning of the 6th century B.C., when the Lichhavis
were in the zenith of their power. There are, therefore,
plenty of interesting historical sites around the area.
It is also one of the oldest and largest trade centres
in the entire state. A major road and rail hub, it is a
trade centre on the Patna-Nepal route. Rice and sugar milling
and cutlery manufacture are the chief industries. It is
the seat of the University of Bihar that was founded in
1952. This is also the gateway to Nepal via Birgunj.
Excursions
Vaishali
One of the oldest republics of the world, Vaishali was
once the capital of the Lichhavis. It is also a place of
immense religious significance for the Buddhist community
as Lord Buddha preached his last sermon here.
Sonepur
Famous for its annual animal fair, which is the biggest
of its kind in the whole of Asia, Sonepur is situated at
the confluence of the river Ganga and Gandok.
How to Get There
Air:
It is 70 kms from Patna Airport.
Rail:
There is a railway station at Muzaffarpur.
Road:
A well laid network of buses operates in the area.
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