Sonepur Cattle Fair / Sonepur Mela

Bihar is the land of fairs. These fairs are colorful and reflect the lifestyle of ancient and rural Bihar. Sonepur cattle fair is one of them and is the largest cattle fair in Asia. Locally Sonepur fair Bihar is known as Sonepur Mela and offers a wonderful fair holiday to the tourists coming from different parts of world. Sonepur Mela is one of the most exiting Holiday Fairs because nearly all the animals of different breeds are bought here for sale. Persian Horses, Camels, Guinea Pigs, Dogs, Bears, Cats, Rabits, Buffaloes, Donkeys, Ponies, monkeys, chimps and Sheeps etc are specially brought here during the season for sale and buyers from across the globe come to buy the best of breeds from here. The buyers may also find here all varieties of Birds, Poultry and Fishes.

Major attraction is the sight of numerous beautifully decorated Elephants lined up for sale. Such large numbers of Elephants are sold only in Sonepur Cattle Fair / Sonepur fair Bihar. You will find a wide variety of goods as well ranging from Garments to weapons, Furniture, Toys, Utensils & Agricultural implements, Jewelry and all above Handicrafts. BBT brings to you this colorful fair holiday.