Patna
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.
Pataliputra then, Patna now
Keeping 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.
Top things do in Patna
1. River Ganga
2. Kolhua Complex, Vaishali
63 kilometres from city centre3. Bihar Emporium, Maurya Lok Shopping Complex
2 kilometres from city centre4. Kumhrar (Ancient Pataliputra)
2 kilometres from city centre5. Sonepur Mela, Vaishali
12 kilometres from city centre6. Har Mandir Saheb (Patna Saheb Gurudwara)
9 kilometres from city centre7. Mahavir Mandir
1 kilometres from city centre8. Patan Devi Mandir
7 kilometres from city centre9. Kesaria Stupa, East Champaran
87 kilometres from city centre10. Srikrishna Science Centre
3 kilometres from city centre11. Buddha Smriti Udyan
1 kilometres from city centre12. Patna Museum
2 kilometres from city centre13. Gandhi Maidan
3 kilometres from city centre14. Golghar
3 kilometres from city centre15. Chhoti Dargah, Maner
27 kilometres from city centre16. Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library
4 kilometres from city centre17. Maurya Lok
2 kilometres from city centre18. Ajanta
2 kilometres from city centre19. City Shopping
1620 kilometres from city centre20. Patna Planetarium
2 kilometres from city centre21. Jalan Museum
10 kilometres from city centre22. Revolving restaurant
3 kilometres from city centre23. Mahatma Gandhi Setu
8 kilometres from city centre
How to reach
Patna is well connected to all major cities by means of airways, railways and roadways.
How to Reach by Flight
Patna has its own airport called Lok Nayak Jayaprakash airport which frequents flights both domestically and internationally.
How to Reach by Train
Patna has its own railway station and is on the New Delhi - Howrah (Kolkata) railway main line. It is connected to all major cities.
How to Reach by Bus
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.
How to Reach by Road
Car rentals and taxis are available around the city.
How to travel within
One can easily find cabs, taxis and autos within the city to travel.
Food from Patna
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.
Patna Itinerary
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