What is Patna known for?
An ancient city of Bihar, Patna has a rich historical and diverse cultural background. It is a bustling city, by River Ganga and has several interesting sites to visit. It was previously the capital of the Gupta and the Mauryan empires, owing to which there are several historic landmarks in the city. Try the authentic local food, take a city tour in auto-rickshaws and enjoy some local shopping in Patna.
The best-known places in Patna
- Gandhi Ghat – You can relax here on the banks of the river Ganges. This ghat is popular as Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were immersed here and the Ganga Aarti is a spectacle.
- Patna Sahib Gurudwara - Built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in remembrance of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, this is now a pilgrim site.
- Srikrishna Science Centre - It showcases an extensive collection of scientific exhibits and is very popular among the kids whom you may take on an educational tour here.
- Golghar - A building that looks like a beehive, Golghar attracts a lot of tourists for the panoramic view it offers of the entire city and River Ganga.
- Bihar Museum - Witness some priceless artefacts and artistic heritage, belonging to various tribes and learn more about Bihar’s history.
- Kesaria Stupa – The tallest and biggest Buddhist Stupa in the world, built by the great ruler Ashoka is located here and worth a visit.
There are several other locations in Patna like The Padri ki Haveli, St Mary’s Church, The Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Indira Gandhi Planetarium and more for tourists to see.
Airport address - Shaheed Pir Ali Khan Marg, Sheikhpura, Patna, Bihar 800014
IATA code – PAT