Places to visit in Nawada
3 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
Waterfalls 1
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Kakolat Waterfall Official source
Falls of about 150-160 ft into a natural pool on the Bihar-Jharkhand border; three-day mela at Bishua (Chait Sankranti). Open 9 AM-6 PM, Rs 10 entry (Bihar Tourism).
Faith and heritage 2
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Gunawa Jain Mandir Official source
Jain temple; open 9 AM-6 PM, free (Bihar Tourism).
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Sarvodaya Ashram Official source
Open 9 AM-6 PM, free (Bihar Tourism).
In depth: Kakolat Waterfall
Kakolat is a well-known Bihar waterfall, dropping about 160 ft off a hill on the Jharkhand border into a natural pool where families come to bathe and picnic. Local legend holds that bathing here frees you from being reborn as a snake. Come in the rains for full flow, avoid summer weekend crowds, and go at Chait Sankranti for the three-day mela.
At a glance
- Type
- Waterfall Official source
- Height
- About 150-160 ft (Bihar Tourism) Official source
- Distance
- 33 km from Nawada (Bihar Tourism) Official source
- Timings
- 9 AM-6 PM (Bihar Tourism district page) Official source
- Entry
- Rs 10 per person (Bihar Tourism district page) Official source
- Time needed
- Half a day
History and significance
- Legend
- A king cursed to live here as a python was freed when the Pandavas visited (Bihar Tourism). Official source
What to see
- Falls and pool
- Natural pool at the base.
- Mela
- Three days at Bishua / Chait Sankranti (Bihar Tourism).
Visiting
- Timings
- 9 AM-6 PM (Bihar Tourism). Official source
- Entry
- Rs 10 per person (Bihar Tourism). Official source
- Best time
- June to August per Bihar Tourism; crowds on summer weekends. Official source
Festivals
- Bishua / Chait Sankranti mela
- Three days, mid-April (Bihar Tourism). Official source
Visitor guidelines
- Bathe only in permitted areas; currents can be strong in the rains.
- Keep the pool clean.
- Respect local customs (Bihar Tourism).
How to reach Kakolat Waterfall
- By road
- 33 km from Nawada; last 4 km from Thali Bazar (Bihar Tourism). Official source
- By train
- Nawada station (to confirm). Not yet verified
- By air
- Gaya (GAY) or Patna (PAT).
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 06:34 | 17:19 | Cold; fog possible |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:23 | 17:41 | Best |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 05:58 | 17:56 | Good; warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:27 | 18:09 | Hot; Chait Sankranti mela |
| May | IMD normals to add | 05:04 | 18:23 | Very hot |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 04:58 | 18:38 | Good flow; Bihar Tourism's best season |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 05:07 | 18:40 | Full flow; take care |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:22 | 18:24 | Full flow; take care |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 05:33 | 17:53 | Rain easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 05:45 | 17:22 | Good; Durga Puja |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:04 | 17:01 | Best; Chhath and Sonepur |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:24 | 17:01 | Cool; fog possible |
Suggested plans
- Half day
- Kakolat from Nawada.
- With Rajgir
- Combine with Rajgir and Pawapuri in Nalanda.
How to reach Nawada
- By train
- Nawada station.
- By air
- Gaya (GAY); Patna (PAT).
- By road
- NH-20 (to confirm).
- Headquarters
- Nawada
- Coast
- Landlocked
Best time to visit Nawada
- Best time
- September to April (Bihar Tourism)
- Climate
- Very hot summers, monsoon, cold 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 Nawada
No stays have been verified for Nawada yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Nawada
What is Nawada known for?
Kakolat waterfall on the Jharkhand border and the Jain temple at Gunawa.
What is the one place not to miss in Nawada?
Kakolat Waterfall. Falls of about 150-160 ft into a natural pool on the Bihar-Jharkhand border; three-day mela at Bishua (Chait Sankranti). Open 9 AM-6 PM, Rs 10 entry (Bihar Tourism).
Which is the nearest railway station to Nawada?
Nawada station.
Which is the nearest airport to Nawada?
Gaya (GAY); Patna (PAT).
When is the best time to visit Nawada?
September to April (Bihar Tourism)
How many places are there to visit in Nawada?
Our guide lists 3 places in Nawada district, Bihar, across waterfalls, faith and heritage.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Jal Mandir, Pawapuri, Nalanda — Jain water temple at Pawapuri listed by Bihar Tourism.
- Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Ratnagiri hill, Nalanda — Peace stupa on Ratnagiri hill at about 400 m, reached by ropeway or a serpentine staircase (Bihar Tourism).