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PATNA TOURISM

The capital of Bihar, Patna is the second largest metropolis in eastern India. With a history of over two millennia, Patna’s origins can be traced to the Magadha King, Ajatshatru, who built a small fort in Pataligram on the banks of the the Ganga river in the 6th century BC. Standing on the confluence of three rivers, the Ganga, the Sone and the Poonpun, the city is of importance to both the Hindus and the Sikhs.

After the city was taken over by the British in the 17th century, it became an international trade center and several buildings including the Patna Museum were constructed in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. The museum houses about 50,000 rare art objects dating back to ancient, middle ages and British colonial eras. The Holy Relic Casket that holds the sacred ashes of Lord Buddha and the Yakshani statue are the highlights of the museum.

The tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh was born in Patna in 1660 and the Har Mandir Takht was built at the place of his birth. It is one of the four sacred shrines of the Sikhs in the city. There are also five other Gurdwaras in the city related to different Sikh Gurus.

The Golghar built by Captain John Garstin for the British army in 1786, Padri Ki Haveli the oldest church in Bihar, Khuda Baksh Oriental Library, Martyr’s Memorial and boat rides in the Ganges are other attractions around the city.

For six days after Diwali, the Chhath festival is celebrated to thank the sun God, for sustaining life on earth. One of the prime festivals celebrated in Patna, the town sees a large number of travelers come to the city to join in the worship. The Patliputra Mahotsava is also a major festival, where one gets to see culture of Bihar and enjoy the folk dance and music.

While in Patna make sure you pick up some Madhubani paintings, khadi clothing and stone and bead jewelry.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN PATNA

Since it is capital city, Patna offers accommodation for all budgets. While majority of the hotels can be found on Frazer Road, the rooms might not be as modern as you would expect. There are also some guest houses run by the tourism department.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN PATNA

Patna has several multi-cuisine restaurants serving a variety of cuisines. Fast-food and snack counters can be found all across the city. While in Patna, make sure to try the Litti Chokha, a ball-shaped preparation made of rice flour and stuffed with eggplant or tomato. The chaat made in Patna is also unique due to its rich tamarind taste.

BEST TIME TO VISIT PATNA

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Patna is as given below. The best time to visit Patna is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1233
FebruaryBest time1226
MarchBest time1732
April2237
May2538
June2736
July2633
August2633
September2633
OctoberBest time2232
NovemberBest time1529
DecemberBest time1024

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Har Mandir Takht

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Articles About PATNA

  • Fighting Rising Crime Rates: Pan, Tilt & Zoom CCTV Cameras to be Installed Soon in Patna

    For the last few months, Bihar police is facing criticism over a surge in crime cases in the state.

    IANS January 19, 2021, 10:57 am IST

  • IndiGo's Patna Airport Manager Shot Dead, Police Find Clue; Investigation on

    "We have found a clue and are working on it. The investigation is going on at several locations," Secretariat DSP Rajesh Singh Prabhakar told news…

    India.com News Desk January 13, 2021, 2:41 pm IST

  • IndiGo Airline Executive Shot Dead By Unidentified Gunmen Outside His House in Patna

    Reports further add that he was shot multiple times. Rupesh was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

    India.com News Desk January 12, 2021, 9:40 pm IST

  • Ram Vilas Paswan Death: Mortal Remains of Late Union Minister to be Flown to Patna at 2 PM; to be Cremated With State Honours Tomorrow

    Paswan breathed his last on Thursday evening at Fortis hospital in Delhi where he had been admitted for last several days.

    India.com News Desk October 9, 2020, 9:37 am IST

  • Over 1.25 Lakh 'Raghupati Laddoos' to Be Distributed on Ram Temple 'Bhoomi Pujan' by Patna's Mahavir Mandir Trust

    Out of over 1.25 lakh laddoos, 51,000 laddoos will be handed over to Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on the occasion of foundation laying ceremony…

    PTI August 4, 2020, 10:09 am IST

  • Sushant Singh Rajput Case Update: Actor's Father Files FIR Against Rhea Chakraborty in Patna Police Station

    Sushant Singh Rajput's Father Files FIR Against Rhea Chakraborty.

    India.com Entertainment Desk July 28, 2020, 7:02 pm IST

  • CBSE Class 12 Results Declared: Trivandrum Region Records Highest Pass Percentage at 97.67, Patna Region Records Lowest at 74.57

    CBSE Class 12 Results 2020: Total 10.59 lakh (10,59,080) students have cleared the class 12 exam this year.

    India.com News Desk July 13, 2020, 3:01 pm IST

  • Bihar Lockdown Extension News: After Patna, Bihar Imposes Week-long Complete Shutdown in Bhagalpur, Nawada, Buxar, Kaimur, Purnea Districts

    Bihar Lockdown Extension News: The development comes as 749 people tested positive for the coronavirus in 24 hours in the state,

    India.com News Desk July 9, 2020, 7:42 pm IST

  • Bihar Lockdown Extension News: Patna to Remain Under Lockdown From July 10 to 16, Essential Services Allowed

    Bihar Lockdown Extension News: Issuing the new order, the District Magistrate said that Bihar's capital city Patna will remain under lockdown from July 10-16.

    India.com News Desk July 8, 2020, 5:22 pm IST

  • Bihar Poster War: On Lalu Yadav's 73rd Birthday, JDU Lists 73 Properties he 'Acquired by Polilitics'

    Residents of Patna woke up this morning to see two giant posters side-by-side: one, wishing Lalu Prasad Yadav on his birthday, while another poster put…

    India.com News Desk June 11, 2020, 4:09 pm IST

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Featured Articles on Patna

Fighting Rising Crime Rates: Pan, Tilt & Zoom CCTV Cameras to be Installed Soon in Patna

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IndiGo Airline Executive Shot Dead By Unidentified Gunmen Outside His House in Patna

Ram Vilas Paswan Death: Mortal Remains of Late Union Minister to be Flown to Patna at 2 PM; to be Cremated With State Honours Tomorrow

Over 1.25 Lakh 'Raghupati Laddoos' to Be Distributed on Ram Temple 'Bhoomi Pujan' by Patna's Mahavir Mandir Trust

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