Jamalpur and the district it is located in, Munger, is one of the most historically rich cities in the state of Bihar. Set on the southern banks of the Ganges, Jamalpur is blessed with natural beauty and hence the name—‘jamal’ means beauty in Urdu. Hills, lakes, waterfalls, native trees and warm people make Jamalpur worth a visit.
Jamalpur boasts of one of the largest railway sheds in the country, stone quarries and, more famously, the ‘Sholay tunnel’. This is the tunnel where a crucial scene in the unforgettable film ‘Sholay’ was shot, and locals here will take great pride in proclaiming this fact to you.
You can trek up to the Shiva temple perched on a lovely verdant hill; halfway up there you will encounter a smaller shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali, which is as good a place to catch your breath and look out over the surrounding hills. Large herbivores named nilgais and native hares can be spotted on sunny days along with several vividly colored endemic plant species.
Wander into town to sample some of north India’s favorite snacks such as piping hot jalebis, or pick up some lovely rustic earthenware that is the specialty of Kumhartoli—a small potters’ village some distance from town.
Jamalpur is also proud of its British-era 18-hole golf course that is beautifully landscaped with rolling greens, natural water bodies and stately trees.
Cycle-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws and larger tuk-tuks are the main modes of getting around town. Travel over longer distances by state-run buses and private mini-buses, although these may be crowded. The best option is to rent a car.
On a daily basis there are approximately 38 flights that operate at Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport.IndiGo and Air India are the most popular airline brands that fly frequently to this airport.
By road Jamalpur is surrounded by Munger, Gogri, Khagaria which are 3.95 km, 11.9 km, 13.61 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.