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The main
UPTDC tourist office
is at their
Tourist Bungalow
on Parade Kothi (tel 0542/343413) though their
tourist information counter
(tel 0542/346370) inside the railway station is far more efficient and on the ball - the boss, Uma Shankar, seems to regard the protection of tourists as a personal crusade. Both book accommodation and provide free maps. The shabby
Bihar Government Tourist Office
at Englishia Market, Sher Shah Suri Marg, Cantonment (tel 0542/343821), is useful if you're heading east towards the Buddhist centres.
The Government of India Tourist Office languishes in the leafy suburbs of the Cantonment, a long way from the main attractions of the old city and the ghats , at 15B the Mall (Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm; tel 0542/343744). Its primary function is to dish out information on the whole of India, but the staff can assist with booking accommodation. They also maintain a booth at the airport during flight times.
To experience the
ghats
at sunrise, or the peace of Sarnath, you're best off eschewing guided tours and making your own arrangements. If your time is very limited, official tour
guides
can be organized through the Government of India tourist office. Other useful information
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