
1.River Ganga
0River Ganga is a must visit in Patna. The beautiful river flows across the city and one can visit the banks of this river at Gandhi Ghat. The river...
Read moreWhat history remembers as Pataliputra, is now known as Patna to the modern world. Patna was founded by the king of Maghda in 490 BCE. Patna was a place where scholars and artists were born, astrologers like Aryabhatta and Chanakya took birth at Patna as well. Keeping its rich history intact, Patna is now a bustling city in the modern era. However, it is proud of its old culture and heritage as seen by its presence as the oldest city in history. Patna is located in the Southern banks of Ganga and also has three other rivers flowing through the city- Sone, Punpun and Gandak.
Apart from being a historical place, Patna is also a spiritual and religious place. Being the birthplace of the tenth Guru Gobind Singh makes Patna a significant place for Sikhs across the country. Apart from this, the city also has religious places like Bodh Gaya, Vaishali, Nalanda that make it a religious centre for Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. Patna holds great historical value which is seen as in its monuments and architectural designs.
River Ganga is a must visit in Patna. The beautiful river flows across the city and one can visit the banks of this river at Gandhi Ghat. The river...
Read moreTimings: 7am-5pm Entry Fee: No entry fee Vaishali was back then a very famous city and has now changed into an archaeological site. The presence...
Read moreThis place is run by the state government and is apt to buy genuine Madhubani paintings at the right price. Madhubani is a speciality of Bihar and ...
Read moreThe ancient city of Pataliputra has undergone excavations to unearth many artefacts and facts that are now written down in History. This place is l...
Read moreEntry Fee: Free Sonepur Mela is the largest cattle fair of Asia which occurs on the full moon n November. It is usually for a fortnight or a full ...
Read morePatna Saheb Gurudwara was made to commemorate the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs in 1666. It was built by Maharaja Ra...
Read moreTimings: 5:30 AM - 10:30 PM Entry Fee: Free It is the second largest shrine in India and is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is also known as Manoka...
Read moreTimings: 5:00 A.M - 10:00 P.M One of the oldest and sacred temples in Patna, Maa Patneshwari is visited by all tourists to offer their prayers. It...
Read moreTimings: All days of the week, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Entry Fee: Free The tallest and biggest Buddha stupa, Kesaria Stupa was built by the great ruler...
Read moreTimings: All days of the week, 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Entry Fee: INR 10 per person It was built in 1978 and showcases various principles of science. ...
Read moreBuddha Memorial Park is home to a stupa and also incorporates a separate ground for meditation. It is also where the ashes of Buddha are kept. Budd...
Read moreTimings: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on Monday) Entry Fee: Indian tourist, INR 15, foreign tourist, INR 250 Locally known as Jadu Ghar, Patna Muse...
Read moreTimings: Open all time Entry Fee: Free The Gandhi Maidan is located at Ashok Rajpath in Moradpur and was frequented by a lot of freedom fighters ...
Read moreTimings: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Entry Fee: Free Built-in 1786 by Captain John Garstin, Golghar was designed to store granary. The architecture is that...
Read moreAlso known as Maner Sharif, Chhoti Dargah is a 3-storied mausoleum. The architecture of this place makes it worth visiting. It is believed that in ...
Read moreTimings: All days of the week except Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Entry Fee: Free This library has a very extensive collection of Mughal and Islamic...
Read moreMaurya Lok is a shopping centre in Patna and comprises of a lot of shops and markets around. It is a shopping hub for those who wish to spend some ...
Read morePatna has all types of markets, starting from local markets to city shopping malls. One can easily shop all types of clothes, fabrics or any other ...
Read moreTimings: 10.00 AM - 5.00 PM Show timings: 12.30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM & 5:00 PMClosed on Monday Entry Fee: INR 50 (Ticket mandatory for kids ov...
Read moreTimings: For visitors 9-11 am, Mondays to Saturdays and 10 am - 4 pm on Sundays, through prior appointment, 48 hours before the visit is required ...
Read moreThe biggest revolving restaurant in the country is present on top of the tallest building of Patna. The restaurant takes a rotation in 45, 60 or 90...
Read moreTimings: Open all time Entry Fee: Toll fee applicable depending upon the type of vehicle The Mahatma Gandhi Setu is the second longest river bri...
Read moreKeeping its rich history intact, Patna is now a bustling city in the modern era. Patna was a place where scholars and artists were born, astrologers like Aryabhatta and Chanakya took birth at Patna as well. It is also considered as the birthplace of tenth Guru Govind Singh. Also, it was once a place for Persian Study. Patna is located in the Southern banks of Ganga and also has three other rivers flowing through the city- Sone, Punpun and Gandak. Apart from being a historical place, Patna is also a spiritual and religious place. Patna holds great historical value which is seen as in its monuments and architectural designs.
Patna is well connected to all major cities by means of airways, railways and roadways.
Patna has its own airport called Lok Nayak Jayaprakash airport which frequents flights both domestically and internationally.
Patna has its own railway station and is on the New Delhi - Howrah (Kolkata) railway main line. It is connected to all major cities.
Buses are available from all cities to Patna and also ply within the city as well.BSTDC (Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation) provides buses of every range.
Car rentals and taxis are available around the city.
One can easily find cabs, taxis and autos within the city to travel.
Inspired by the flavours of North Indian and Bengal food, Patna has a variety of delicacies to eat from. The staple food being Litti Chokha which is savoury wheat and sattu ball dipped in ghee. This ball is filled with flavour and spices and is usually served with mixed vegetables or cooked vegetables. The local food comprises of bhel puri, samosa, chana ghugni, choora etc. Naivedyam, a sweet made up of besan and dry fruits is very famous in Patna. Other sweets include Gujjia, Khaja, Kesar Peda etc.
DAY 1:
- Visit Takht Sri Patna Sahib
-Tour the ruins of Nalanda University
- Visit Surya Mandir
DAY 2:
- Tour the historic grounds of Gandhi Maidan
-Climb the giant beehive in Golghar
- Offer prayers at the Hanuman Mandir
-Visit Buddha Smriti Park
-Take a tour of the Patna Museum
DAY 3:
- Visit Mahatma Gandhi Setu
- Visit Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park