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A First-Timer's Guide to Darbhanga: 48 Hours in Mithila

Two perfect days exploring palaces, temples, lakes and the slow rhythm of North Bihar's cultural capital.

From courtyard walls to global galleries — the story of Madhubani art and the women who carry it forward.

From banana-leaf thalis to the legendary fish curry — your appetite-led tour of the city.

Lotus lakes, lush paddies and the Madhushravani festival — make a case for the rainy season.

All the practical details — Darbhanga Junction, the new airport, and which highway gets you here fastest.

Madhubani paintings, Sikki baskets, Tassar silk and lah bangles — and where to find the real thing.

Plan a one-day pilgrimage covering Shyama Mandir, Kankali, Ahilya Sthan and Kusheshwarnath.

Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur and Patna — pick your getaway by interest.

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