Places to visit in Patna – List of 14 Best Tourist Places in Patna Tourist places Attractions, Things to Do – Golghar, Harmandarji, Jalan Museum, Kumhrar, Martyr’s memorial, Pathar ki Masjid.

Patna is capital of Bihar.

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Jalan Museum

Constructed at the site of Sher Shah’s fort, it preserves a rich private collection of jade, Chinese paintings and silver filigree work of the Mughal period. The museum can be visited only with prior permission, since it is a private collection.

 

Golghar

This huge and impressive beehive-shaped structure was constructed in July 1786 by Captain John Garstin following a terrible famine in 1770, to serve as a state granary. A flight of steps winds round this 29m high building leading to the top from where one gets a fine view of the river Ganga and Patna city. It is one of top tourist  places to visit in Patna.

 

 

 

 

Harmandirji

This shrine consecrates the birthplace of the tenth religious preceptor of the Sikh faith, Guru Gobind Singh, a ruler of Punjab, Harmandirji is one of the holiest Sikh shrines. Standing in the Chowk area of Old Patna, this dome-shaped structure contains Sikh scriptures and the personal belongings of the guru.

 

Martyr’s Memorial

Life-size statues in front of the old secretariat compound have been put up in memory of seven brave young men who sacrificed their lives in August 1942 in the historic struggle for India’s independence.

 

Kumrahar

Kumrahar, site of the ancient city of Pataliputra, lies 5 km. from Patna Railway Station on the Kankarnagh Road. Excavation here have revealed relics of four continuous periods from 600 BC to 600 AD. The fifth period begins from 1600 AD. An important find is the 80-pillared huge hall of the Mauryan dynasty. It is among popular tourist  places to visit in Patna.

 

Pathar Ki Masjid

Situated on the banks of river Ganga, this mosque is known variously as Saif Khan’s mosque, chimni Ghat mosque or Sangi Masjid. It was built by Parwez Shah, son of the Mughal emperor Jahangir, during his tenure as governor of Bihar.

 

Patna Museum

It contains metal and stone sculptures of the Maurya and Gupta periods, terracota figurines and archaeological finds from sites in Bihar. Among its prized exhibits is a 16m long fossilized tree. It is among popular tourist  places to visit in Patna.

 

Khuda Baksh Oriental Lbrary

Set up at the turn of the century, the library has a distinguished collection of rare Arabic and Persian manuscript, Rajput and Mughal paintings and oddities like an inch-wide Quran. It also contains the only books rescued from the plunderer of the university of Cordoba in Spain. It is one of the national libraries in India.

 

Agam Kuan

Agam Kuan (Unfathomable well) is one of the most important early historic archaeological remains in Patna. It is situated just close to the Gulzarbagh Railway Station, which is proposed to be associated with the Mauryan Emperor Ashok.

OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST

Biological Park, Bihar Institute of Handicrafts and Designs, Birla Mandir, Nawab Shahid-ka-Maqbara, Pachim Darwaza and Padri-ki-Haveli.

 

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KAKOLAT WATERFALLS

Kakolat Water falls – Approx 150 km from Patna, there is a waterfall on Kakolat hills.  The water fall is know as Kakolat Water falls.Kakolat hills is situated on the border of the state of Bihar and Jharkhand.Its one of the top picnic spots of people of Bihar. It is approx 30 km from nawada district of Bihar.

 

 

 

 

 

NALANDA

Located 90 km from Patna lies the ruins of one of the most famous centres of learning in the ancient world, Nalanda University, built in the 5th century BC. Patronised by royalty and eminent religious leaders like Buddha and Mahavira, it enjoyed an excellent reputation world over. It is among top places to visit near Patna.

 

 

 

RAJGIR

Situated amongst lush green hills Rajgir lies 102 km from Patna. The ancient capital of the Magadha emperors it became an important venue for pilgrims from not just the Buddhism and Jain faiths but also for Hindus and Muslims. It is among top places to visit near Patna.

 

 

 

 

BODHGAYA

The Site of the Buddha’s attainment of enlightment. One of the holiest places for Buddhist devotees. (125 km from Patna). It is among top places to visit near Patna.

 

 

 

 

VAISHALI

55 km. Famous for its association with the Buddha and Lord Mahavira, Vaishali is credited with being the world’s first republic. Vaishali is now well connected with Patna by a bridge over the Ganga. It is among top places to visit near Patna.

 

 

 

 

 

MANER

29 km. Sacred to the memory of the 13th century Sufi Saint Maneri. Bari Dargah, his cenotaph and the tomb of his disciple Shah Daulat are visited by streams of Muslim pilgrims. Area around the shrine is a picnic spot also.

 

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