Patna Tourism

What 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.