Hidden gem · 2 hours; a stop between Vaishali and Valmiki or Motihari
Kesaria Stupa
The tallest stupa in the world, half dug out of a hill
East Champaran
District headquarters Motihari · Champaran
Kesaria's giant stupa, Gandhi's 1917 satyagraha at Motihari, George Orwell's birthplace, Someshwar Nath at Areraj.
How far is East Champaran
| Muzaffarpur → Motihari | 96 km | 2 h |
| Darbhanga → Motihari | 146 km | 3½ h |
| Patna → Motihari | 153 km | 3½ h |
| Gaya → Motihari | 268 km | 6½ h |
| Bhagalpur → Motihari | 338 km | 8 h |
Road ≈ 1.3 × straight-line, ~40 km/h. Measured to the district HQ.
Neighbouring districtsPlaces in East Champaran we have written up
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Also in the district
Smaller stops — the kind the state tourism board lists and nobody writes about. Worth it if you are passing, rarely worth a dedicated trip.
Someshwar Nath Dham, Areraj
Shiva temple; Shravan mela.
Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Motihari
Satyagraha memorial pillar.
Orwell's birthplace
Restored bungalow, Motihari.
Lauriya Areraj pillar
Ashokan pillar with six edicts.
Entry fees & timings in East Champaran
All Bihar ticketsApproximate; fees change without notice.
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