Forbesganj is both a town and a municipality in the Araria District in the state of Bihar, India, situated at the border of Nepal and India. This small city has hot and wet summers and cold and dry winters. During rainy season it receives plenty of rainfall. The city has got its present name from its British ruler named Forbes. After the Independence this place was named Forbesganj. It is said that the British used this place for Indigo farming. Still the remains of the British premises can be seen at the banks of the famous landlocked water body Sultan Pokhar. The city is well planned with a central road named sadar road which runs through the heart of Forbesganj. Most of the major shops are located on both the sides of this road. Besides, there is another major road called the hospital road which connects to the main bus stand; passes through the other part of the city and joins to the highways. Forbesganj has a very rich culture. The people of this place are deeply attached to their traditions. The way of life is simple but people also welcome modernity. The society allows overall growth of the people. There are several beautiful, religious as well as historical spots which one can visit after reaching this place. A list of some of these places is as follows: Sultan Pokhar, Hawai Adda, Kali Mandir, Badi Masjid, Vishnu Yagya, Mahavir Mandir, Kotihat Nahar, Gandhi Maidan, Sundarnath Temple (Sundari ), Vishnu Dhaam, Birpur Barrage, Malang Baba ka Darbar, Bara shiv Mandir, College Chowk, Dak Bangla, Haunted House Naka(near police station), Lal Kothi, Post office chowk.