Places to visit in Lakhisarai
7 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
Temples 5
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Ashok Dham (Indradamaneshwar) Official source
Shiva temple built where, by legend, a cowherd named Ashok found a huge Shivling; the Shankaracharya of Puri inaugurated the rebuilt complex. Crowds at Shivaratri and in Sawan; popular for mundan. Open 6 AM-6 PM, free (Bihar Tourism).
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Abhaynath Asthan Official source
Named by the district portal and Bihar Tourism.
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Maharani Asthan, Barahiya Official source
Named by the district portal.
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Shringi Rishi Ashram Official source
Named by the district portal and Bihar Tourism.
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Surya Mandir, Pokharma Official source
Named by the district portal.
Heritage 2
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Buddha Math, Rajauna Official source
Named by the district portal.
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Lal Pahari Official source
Named by the district portal.
In depth: Ashok Dham (Indradamaneshwar)
Ashok Dham is Lakhisarai's great Shiva temple, built over a Shivling that legend says a cowherd named Ashok uncovered while playing gilli-danda. The rebuilt complex draws large crowds at Shivaratri and through Sawan, and families come for children's first head-shaving.
At a glance
- Type
- Shiva temple Official source
- Timings
- 6 AM-6 PM; free (Bihar Tourism district page) Official source
- Busy
- Shivaratri and Sawan (Bihar Tourism) Official source
- Time needed
- Two hours
History and significance
- Legend
- A cowherd named Ashok found a huge Shivling he could not move (Bihar Tourism). Official source
- Rebuilding
- The Shankaracharya of Jagannath Puri inaugurated the reconstruction (Bihar Tourism). Official source
What to see
- Main temple
- Shiva shrine.
- Ceremonies
- Mundan ceremonies are common (Bihar Tourism).
Visiting
- Timings
- 6 AM-6 PM (Bihar Tourism district page). Official source
- Entry
- Free. Official source
Festivals
- Shivaratri; Sawan
- Large crowds (Bihar Tourism). Official source
Visitor guidelines
- Dress modestly; remove footwear (Bihar Tourism).
How to reach Ashok Dham (Indradamaneshwar)
- By road
- Auto or bus from Lakhisarai town (Bihar Tourism). Official source
- By train
- Lakhisarai station (to confirm). Not yet verified
- By air
- Patna (PAT).
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 06:32 | 17:16 | Cold; fog possible |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:21 | 17:39 | Best |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 05:56 | 17:54 | Good; warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:24 | 18:07 | Hot |
| May | IMD normals to add | 05:01 | 18:22 | Very hot |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 04:55 | 18:36 | Hot; monsoon arrives |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 05:04 | 18:39 | Monsoon; Sawan crowds |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:19 | 18:22 | Monsoon; Sawan crowds |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 05:31 | 17:51 | Rain easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 05:43 | 17:20 | Good; Durga Puja |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:02 | 16:59 | Best; Chhath and Sonepur |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:23 | 16:58 | Cool; fog possible |
Suggested plans
- Half day
- Ashok Dham and Lal Pahari.
How to reach Lakhisarai
- By train
- Lakhisarai station.
- By air
- Patna (PAT).
- By road
- NH-80 (to confirm).
- Headquarters
- Lakhisarai
- Coast
- Landlocked
Best time to visit Lakhisarai
- Best time
- September to April (Bihar Tourism)
- Climate
- Very hot summers, monsoon, cool 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 Lakhisarai
No stays have been verified for Lakhisarai yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Lakhisarai
What is Lakhisarai known for?
Ashok Dham and a ring of village shrines and Buddhist remains.
What is the one place not to miss in Lakhisarai?
Ashok Dham (Indradamaneshwar). Shiva temple built where, by legend, a cowherd named Ashok found a huge Shivling; the Shankaracharya of Puri inaugurated the rebuilt complex. Crowds at Shivaratri and in Sawan; popular for mundan. Open 6 AM-6 PM, free (Bihar Tourism).
Which is the nearest railway station to Lakhisarai?
Lakhisarai station.
Which is the nearest airport to Lakhisarai?
Patna (PAT).
When is the best time to visit Lakhisarai?
September to April (Bihar Tourism)
How many places are there to visit in Lakhisarai?
Our guide lists 7 places in Lakhisarai district, Bihar, across temples, heritage.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Munger Fort, Munger — Riverside fort of about 222 acres with four gates (Lal Darwaza intact), a wide moat, the tombs of Pir Shah Nufa and Mulla Muhammad Said, Shah Suja's palace, Kashtaharini Ghat and Chandisthan temple. Open 9 AM-6 PM, free (Bihar Tourism).
- Girihinda hill, Sheikhpura — Hill; open 6 AM-6 PM, free (Bihar Tourism).