Avoid
Vaishali in April
Bihar, India
April Vaishali is a no-go. The archaeological site is completely open — no trees, no shade structures, no mercy. Even 20 minutes in the sun feels dangerous.
The April story
Wait for October. The Ashoka Pillar will still be there.
Why April scores 1/5
Weather
Hot — open site with zero shade
Roads & Access
self drive: Sedan fine.. road condition: Fair — some sections from Hajipur need attention.. public transport: Shared autos from Hajipur. Private vehicle from Patna recommended.. from nearest city: Patna 55km (1.5hrs) via Hajipur. Hajipur 35km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: District administration Vaishali. helpline: Bihar Tourism: 0612-2225295. ambulance: 108. police station: Vaishali (5km). nearest hospital: Hajipur Hospital (35km)
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent 4G. Carry offline maps.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Ashoka Pillar is a striking visual — kids remember it, Open field site is easy to walk, Quick visit fits into family itinerary, Teaching moment about democracy — world's first republic
Elevation
59m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓none
Who should think twice
- ✗everyone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — cool weather for open-site exploration |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent — clear and comfortable |
| March | 4/5 | Good — last comfortable window |
| Aprilviewing | 1/5 | Hot — open site with zero shade |
| May | 1/5 | Extreme heat on open site |
| June | 1/5 | Pre-monsoon furnace |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon — waterlogged site |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| September | 3/5 | Late monsoon — site drying |
| October | 4/5 | Good — comfortable, dry, accessible |
| November | 5/5 | Peak — perfect open-site weather |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cool and contemplative |
Practical Details
How to reach
Patna 55km (1.5hrs) via Hajipur. Hajipur 35km.. Roads: Fair — some sections from Hajipur need attention.. Self-drive: Sedan fine.. Public transport: Shared autos from Hajipur. Private vehicle from Patna recommended.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
59m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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