Places to visit in Katihar
1 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
District headquarters 1
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Katihar (district headquarters) Two sources
Headquarters of Katihar district. District headquarters in Purnia division (Wikipedia list).
In depth: Katihar (district headquarters)
Katihar is the headquarters of Katihar district. Official tourism information is thin, so this page records only what sources confirm and lists what must be collected on a field visit before anything is published.
At a glance
- Type
- District headquarters town Two sources
- Rail
- Katihar Junction on the Guwahati-Barauni line (Wikipedia) Two sources
- Tourism information
- Little official tourism content as of 26 October 2026 Official source
History and significance
- Formation
- District headquarters in Purnia division (Wikipedia list). Two sources
What to see
- To be documented
- Sights, festivals, food and stays to be collected on a field visit with the district administration.
Visiting
- Timings, fees, stays
- Not published for the town. To collect on a field visit. Not yet verified
Festivals
- Festivals
- Local festivals to be documented with dates. Not yet verified
Visitor guidelines
- Dress modestly at temples and shrines.
- Check flood conditions in the monsoon (July-September).
How to reach Katihar (district headquarters)
- By road
- NH-31 and NH-81 (to confirm). Not yet verified
- By air
- Purnea (PXN) or Bagdogra (IXB). Not yet verified
- By train
- Katihar Junction (Wikipedia). Not yet verified
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 06:27 | 17:09 | Cold; fog possible |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:16 | 17:32 | Best |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 05:51 | 17:48 | Good; warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:18 | 18:02 | Hot |
| May | IMD normals to add | 04:55 | 18:17 | Very hot |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 04:48 | 18:31 | Hot; monsoon arrives |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 04:58 | 18:33 | Monsoon |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:13 | 18:17 | Monsoon; floods in the north |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 05:25 | 17:45 | Rain easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 05:37 | 17:13 | Good; Durga Puja |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 05:57 | 16:52 | Best; Chhath and Sonepur |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:18 | 16:51 | Cool; fog possible |
Suggested plans
- Field visit
- Two days with the district administration to document sights, stays and access.
How to reach Katihar
- By train
- Katihar Junction (Wikipedia).
- By air
- Purnea (PXN) or Bagdogra (IXB).
- By road
- NH-31 and NH-81 (to confirm).
- Headquarters
- Katihar
- Coast
- Landlocked
Best time to visit Katihar
- Best time
- October to March (to confirm locally).
- Climate
- Hot summers, monsoon June-September, cool foggy winters.
Dates to plan around in Bihar
- Harihar Kshetra Sonepur Mela — Sonepur, Saran: Begins 22 Nov 2026; main days 23-24 Nov (Patna Press)
- Chhath Puja (Kartik) — Across Bihar; Deo Sun Temple, Aurangabad: November 2026; exact dates to confirm
- Navratri and Dussehra — Ugratara Sthan, Mahishi; Ami Sthan, Saran: October; more than a lakh at Mahishi on Dussehra (Bihar Tourism)
- Chaitra fair — Thawe, Gopalganj: March-April (Bihar Tourism)
- Bishua / Chait Sankranti mela — Kakolat, Nawada: Mid-April, three days (Bihar Tourism)
- Sawan (Shravan) crowds — Ashok Dham, Lakhisarai; Garibnath, Muzaffarpur; Kapileswarsthan, Madhubani: July-August
- Ramnavami and Shivaratri — Mundeshwari, Kaimur: Dates vary (Bihar Tourism)
- Kartik Purnima bathing — Dekuli Dham, Sheohar: November (Wikipedia)
Where to stay in Katihar
No stays have been verified for Katihar yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Katihar
What is Katihar known for?
A railway junction town on the Kari Kosi; the district portal names no specific tourist sites.
What is the one place not to miss in Katihar?
Katihar (district headquarters). Headquarters of Katihar district. District headquarters in Purnia division (Wikipedia list).
Which is the nearest railway station to Katihar?
Katihar Junction (Wikipedia).
Which is the nearest airport to Katihar?
Purnea (PXN) or Bagdogra (IXB).
When is the best time to visit Katihar?
October to March (to confirm locally).
How many places are there to visit in Katihar?
Our guide lists 1 places in Katihar district, Bihar, across district headquarters.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Puran Devi Temple, Purnia — Old temple of Mata Puran Devi, after whom the city may be named (Vikaspedia; Wikipedia).