Barju TaalMaa Khargeshwari Kali TempleRajan Pokhrel and Laxmimarga Historic AreaSundar Nath DhamLions ParkShiva Mandir
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Forbesganj

Forbesganj is a town in Araria district, Bihar, India of about 45,098 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit: 66 temples, 4 forts & heritage and 24 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Barju Taal, Maa Khargeshwari Kali Temple and Rajan Pokhrel and Laxmimarga Historic Area.

26.3025° N, 87.2656° EPop. 45,098Station: Forbesganj (FBG)Bhagalpur 151 km

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Within 30 km132 places
Within 50 km145
Must-see11
Notable90
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Barju Taal

Lake · 28 km · Koshi Province

Must-see

Maa Khargeshwari Kali Temple

Temple · 34 km

Must-see

Rajan Pokhrel and Laxmimarga Historic Area

Heritage site · 54 km · Koshi Province

Places near Forbesganj by type

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One day from Forbesganj

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:33 pm

152 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Forbesganj
  2. Barju Taallake · 45 min
  3. Shiva Mandirtemple · 45 min
  4. Sundar Nath Dhamtemple · 45 min
  5. Maa Khargeshwari Kali Templetemple · 45 min
  6. Kali Mandirtemple · 45 min
  7. Back in Forbesganj
Today’s loopForbesganjStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Forbesganj

By train

Forbesganj (FBG), about 1 km from the centre; Kanki (KKA), about 86 km from the centre.

By road

Bhagalpur 151 km · Siliguri 152 km · Darjeeling 160 km. Directions.

By air

Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Siliguri — about 142 km by road; Darbhanga Airport (DBR), Darbhanga — about 169 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Forbesganj?

Maa Khargeshwari Kali Temple (temple, about 34 km), Sundar Nath Dham (temple, about 17 km), Barju Taal (lake, about 28 km), Lions Park (park, about 1 km), Shiva Mandir (temple, about 18 km), Kali Mandir (temple, about 30 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Forbesganj?

145 places on Spotwander: 66 temples, 4 forts & heritage, 24 mosques & dargahs, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches.

Which is the nearest temple to Forbesganj?

Kali Mandir, about 2 km by road; श्री श्री १०८ हनुमान मन्दिर रानी १७ (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Forbesganj?

BFM Radio Tower, about 22 km by road; Sweety Babe (39 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Forbesganj?

Start in Forbesganj, visit Barju Taal, then Shiva Mandir, then Sundar Nath Dham, then Maa Khargeshwari Kali Temple, then Kali Mandir, and drive back — about 152 km by road in all.