Welcome to the heart of Bihar. The place where people bow down to the Mahavir Mandir when they come out of Patna Station. The place where every person on the station is seen as a potential customer to the auto drivers. The place whose dishes are famous around India. The place where in every other turn, there is a bridge. Yes, you recognised it right. It is the capital of Bihar, Patna.
There is a huge list of exciting places to visit in Patna. In any season you are visiting the city, the mentioned places, at least, are a must visit to explore the culture of Patna.
1. Golghar
Golghar is one of the important places to see in Patna. Providing a panoramic sight of the city from the top along with the river, it is an enormous structure originally built for a sole purpose for storing. This beehive shaped dome was constructed by Captain John Garstin in the year 1786. Try counting the stairs when climbing up and going down those stairs. People often are confused about the numbers. This is one of the best places to visit in Patna near Railway Station.
Location : 2.6km from Patna Station
Timings : 9:30am – 6:00pm
If You are planning to visit Golghar, then you must read our Article about History of Golghar.
2. Patna Museum
If you are searching for historical places to visit in Patna, then you must visit Patna Museum. This museum is the oldest museum in Patna. Established in the year 1917, this museum holds more than 50,000 rare art objects from different eras including the Holy Relic Casket with the sacred ashes of Lord Buddha and the statue of Yakshani (Now transferred to Bihar Museum). The museum is locally known as ‘Jadughar‘ and is a must place to visit in Patna to experience the history of the city’s rich culture.
Location : 1.9km from Patna Station
Timing : 10:30am – 4:30pm
Also Read : Things to Know Before Visiting Patna Museum
3. Bihar Museum
Spread over an area of 13.9 acres, the Bihar museum was established in 2015 but all of its galleries were opened to the public in 2017. As a century old ‘Jadughar’ was running out of space, the Bihar museum was established to house more artifacts. The museum focuses on Human history of Bihar drawing a line between Patna and Bihar museum. The displays in the museum include artifacts, heritage and artworks belonging to different tribes of various eras of Bihar. Bihar Museum is a famous place to visit in Patna with friends and family.
Location : 2.6km from Patna Station
Timings : 10.30am – 5pm
4. Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji – Patna Sahib Gurudwara
Not only in Patna but one of the best visiting places in Bihar, Patna Sahib Gurudwara is acknowledged as one of the five ‘Takhts of Sikhism’, which means ‘seat of authority’. Located near the banks of the river Ganga, this Gurudwara is the holiest pilgrimage for the Sikh community and one of the important historical places to visit in Patna .
The Gurudwara was built to commemorate the birthplace of the tenth Guru of the SIkhs, Guru Gobind Singh. ‘Adraas’, a type of morning prayer, is performed everyday at 5.45am. The langar is offered to all visitors, irrespective of their caste and religion. Any visitor can volunteer and offer their service in the langar as it is believed to be an offering to the God.
Location : 13.6km from Patna Station
5. Sanjay Gandhi Botanical Garden
Also known as ‘Patna Zoo‘ (best places to visit in Patna with friends) to the locals, this place offers you to experience one of a kind ride, the elephant ride. Not just that, there is also a facility for boat rides. This botanical garden was established in 1969 and has been a best place in Patna to enjoy the lustrous greenery and the wildlife. It comes in the list of top places to visit in Patna for spending time with friends and family, especially during New Year Eve.
Location : 4.1km from Patna Station
Timings : 8:00am – 5:30pm
6. Sri Krishna Science Center
Another on the list of places to visit in Patna near station is Sri Krishna Science Center. Built in 1978, Sri Krishna Science Center is a famous place in Patna where you can find numerous exhibits demonstrating the principles of science in a unique and fascinating manner. The kids love this place but it is a kind of educational tour for everyone regardless of their age.
Location : 1.9km from Patna Station
Timings : 9:30am – 6.30pm
7. Buddha Smriti Park
The park was developed by the Government of Bihar to commemorate the 2554th birthday of Lord Buddha. Located near Patna Station, the Buddha Smriti Park is an alluring and well maintained park spread across a generous area of 22 acres and is the best place to visit in Patna in evening. It also has a museum where the ashes of Lord Buddha are kept and there are two Bodhi trees planted by the Dalai Lama. The park offers a separate ground for you to relax and meditate.
Location : Near Patna Station
Timings : 9:00am – 7:00pm
8. Mahavir Mandir
Welcoming you to the city, Mahavir Mandir is the second largest shrine in North India whose glimpse is enough to make your day. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and it is believed that He listens to the prayers of all the devotees with pure heart and that is the reason the temple is also known as ‘Monakamna Temple‘. Also, you don’t wanna miss out on the famous ‘Naivedyam ladoo‘ that this place has to offer. This is one of the most famous places to visit in Patna and is located near Patna Junction so it’s very easily accessible.
Location : Near Patna Station
9. Patan Devi Temple
Being the oldest temple in Patna, Patan Devi is one of the 51 ‘Shakti Pithas‘, an important historical place to visit in Patna . It is a significant religious site in Patna that welcomes pilgrims all over the year. It is also known as ‘Maa Patneshwari‘ and therefore believed to be the abode of the Goddess Durga. Moreover people argue that the name of the city is derived from the word ‘Patan’.
Location : 8.5km from Patna Station
10. Patna Planetarium
Inaugurated in 1993, the Patna Planetarium is a well designed complex with an exquisite auditorium. The auditorium provides a wide range of shows on astronomy. The planetarium is locally known as ‘Taramandal‘ which means circles of stars and has a modern state-of-the-art projection system with a capacity of holding 276 visitors. It is also a good place to visit in Patna with your children.
Location : 1.4km from Patna Station
Timings : 11:00am – 5:30pm
11. ISKCON Temple
A new addition to the list of places to visit in Patna, ISKCON temple is spread over an area of 2 hectare. The temple is devoted to Lord Krishna and houses His symbols estimating around 3 feet which are gold plated. The joyful humming of the bhajans will make your feet quiver and you will soon find yourself jumping and dancing.
Location : Near Patna Station
Bonus : Marine Drive
Inaugurated in June 2022, Patna got its very own ‘Marine Drive’. Originally called JP Ganga Path, the Marine Drive in its first phase connects Digha to PMCH and has become a place of attraction to all the locals. People come here to spend quality time with their friends and family indulging into the sight that this place has to offer. One of the best places to visit in Patna in morning.
Location : Near Golghar
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Frequently Asked Questions About Patna :
Q: How can I spend my day in Patna?
You can enjoy the panoramic view of the city at Golghar. You can also enjoy a show at Planetarium. You can just sit and relax and have a quality time with yourself in Buddha Smriti Park or Gandhi Maidan or Eco Park. You can indulge in various local foods in Maurya Lok and you can call it a day by watching the sunset while boating in NIT ghat.
Q: What is there to do in Patna?
Patna offers a great list of places to visit and explore. You can go boating in Patna Zoo while enjoying the greenery around. If you are into fun activities, Eco Park has a lot to offer. To know about the city’s rich culture, one can visit Bihar museum.
Q: What is the best food to eat in Patna?
Patna is blessed with flavors. Local foods like samosa, litti-chokha are only the starters. The city serves multi-cuisine food which includes Muglai, Thai, Chinese to name a few. There are buffets offered in Panache, BBQ Nation and ABs which will satisfy all your taste-buds.
Q: Which are the historic monuments to visit in Patna?
From the centuries old Golghar to Patna Museum, the city has a huge list of historical attractions. Khuda Baksh Library, Agam Kuan and Patna Sahib are few mostly visited historical places.
Q: What are the top shopping places in Patna?
Hathwa market and Khaitan market are two famous places in Patna for shopping. Other than that, there are numerous malls which you can go to like P&M, Patna One Mall or GV Mall and soon to be opened Gravity Mall.
Q: What are the top sightseeing places in Patna?
Panoramic view of the city at the top of the Golghar, the soothing sight at Marine Drive and the chaotic sight of the traffic of the city at night from the revolving restaurant at Gandhi Maidan are some top sightseeing places.
Q: Which are the best places to visit in Patna at night?
A bike ride through Marine Drive or enjoying a fine dinner with friends and family at the revolving restaurant are a few things you should experience at night.
Q: What is the famous food in Patna?
Litti-chokha is a signature dish of the state. But one should also try other mouth watering items like Naivedyam ladoo, the laung-latika, khaja or chandrakala.
Q: Does Patna city have an airport?
Jayprakash Narayan airport in Patna has flights that directly connect to all the major cities in India.
Q: What are the top malls or shopping places of Patna?
You can shop in Patna One Mall, P&M, GV Mall and soon to be opened Gravity Mall. Other than these, one can visit Hathwa Market and Khaitan Market which are places where you will never see empty at any point of day.
Q: What are the famous religious places in Patna?
Welcoming you to the city is the Mahavir Mandir. After visiting this temple you can also visit Patan Devi or Takht Sri Patna Sahib.
Q: What are the places for fun and activities in Patna?
You can go boating, aqua zorbing and swinging in Eco Park. Also a new fun place, called Jalalpur Funn, has been opened near Patna which offers go-karting and other fun sports activities.
Q: What is the famous of Patna?
Patna is famous for its historical attractions like Golghar, Patna Museum. There are also religious attractions like Mahavir Mandir, Patan Devi or Patna Sahib which attract pilgrims throughout the year.
Q: Is Patna worth visiting?
Visiting Patna is worth every penny. The city has everything for everyone whether it is food or places or activities. People can satisfy their taste buds at Maurya Lok. People can enjoy historical attractions like Golghar. People can indulge in activities like golfing, boating or go-karting in Patna.
Q: Which is the best area in Patna?
If you like calm and quiet places, you would love to sit and watch the life happening around the ghats. If you like places full with people, you can go boring road or Maurya Lok
Q: What can I buy in Patna?
Madhubani paintings, wall hangings, bead jewelry are few items Patna is famous for. You can buy these as a souvenir.
Q: What is the famous sweets in Patna?
Khaja, kala jamun, chandrakala, laung-latika, malpua, naivedyam ladoo, buniya are famous sweets in Patna.
Q: Which is the most posh area in Patna?
Situated on Boring Patliputra road, Patliputra colony is the most posh area in Patna.
Q: What can I buy in Bihar?
You can buy madhubani paintings, silk sarees, tea leaves, lacquer art of Muzaffarpur or bamboo works as a souvenir.
References:
https://biharmuseum.org/
