Places to Visit in Patna that Promise Peace-Filled Memories

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The List of Places to Visit in Patna, Bihar to make your trip worth it!

Pataliputra was actually a small fort established by Udayin, Ruler of Magadha near the Ganga River. It was also the capital of several other dynasties, including Mauryan, Gupta, Pala and more. Today, the name has “again” changed to Patna, the capital-state of Bihar.

When you enter Patna, you’ll find hundreds of sites to study, capture or explore. Here are the names of those Places to Visit in Patna, that can be said as the key-places to make your trip worthwhile.

Golghar

Round House of Patna, Bihar, it is actually a granary in the form of Stupa in the Gandhi Maidan. It was designed by Captain John Garstin of East India Company, Bengal Army during the late 1700s.
Located in Ashok Rajpath, Patna, Bihar 800001
Timings: 10am–5pm
No Entry Fee

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2. Takht Sri Patna Sahib or Harmandir Sahib Gurudwara

It was constructed under the rule of the first Maharaja of Sikh Empire, Ranjit Singh. Takht Sri Patna Sahib is one of the many Gurdwaras built by him, dedicated to the tenth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh.
Located in Patna Sahib, Patna, Bihar 800008
Timings: 2:30 AM-8 PM (Hours differ during festivals)
No Entry Fee

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3. Sangi Masjid

Built by the son of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, Parvez Shah, it is also known as the Saif Khan’s Mosque, Chimmi Ghat Mosque and Pathar Ki Mosque. It is established on the banks of Ganges near Patna Sahib Gurudwara.
Address: Phulwari Sharif, Patna, Bihar 801505 (Located between Sultanganj and Alamganj on Ashok Rajpath.)
Timings: NA
No Entry Fee

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4. Padri Ki Haveli (Mansion of Padre)

The Oldest Church in Patna, Bihar, was first built as a small religious place after Roman Catholics reached the State back in the 1700s. Destroyed many times, it is today an architectural wonder of India.
Address: Fino Payments Bank, Ashok Rajpath, Sadikpur, Patna, Bihar 800008
Timings: 6 AM-8 PM
No Entry Fee

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5. Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan (Sanjay Gandhi Botanical & Zoological Garden)

It is the Zoo of Patna, first established as a botanical garden in the middle 1900s. It is a cherished picnic-spot of Patna, Bihar.
Address: Raj Bhavan, Bailey Road, Rajbansi Nagar, Patna, Bihar 800001
Timings: 5 AM-6 PM (Closed on Mondays. Timing might differ during festivals.)
Entry Fee: Adults-Rs. 30, Children-Rs. 10, Free for kids under the age of 5.

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6. Buddha Smriti Park

Made to celebrate 2554th Birthday of Gautama Buddha, it is developed by the Government of Bihar. Do get your selfie with the 2-Bodhi Trees that flank Buddha Statue, planted by Dalai Lama.
Address: Fraser Road, Near Patna Railway Station, Bihar 800001
Timings: 9 AM-7 PM (Closed on Mondays. Timing might differ during festivals.)
Entry Fee: Rs. 20 per person

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7. Patan Devi or Maa Pataneswari Temple

Sacred and oldest Hindu Temple in Patna, is celebrated as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India, dedicated to Devi Sita.
Address: Sadikpur, Patna, Bihar 800007
Timings: NA
No Entry Fee

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8. Kumhrar

- The area is significant as it occupies the excavation from the ancient city of Pataliputra.
- Address: It is on the eastern side of Patna Railway Station at a distance of 5kms.
- Timings: NA
- No Entry Fee

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Mahavir Mandir

A Pilgrimage Site for the fans of God Hanuman, Mahavir Temple shelters a Statue of Sankat Mochan, which remained unharmed even after several encounters of the Mandir with destruction.
Address: Raj Bhavan, Bailey Road, Rajbansi Nagar, Patna, Bihar 800001
Timings: 5 AM-10 PM
No Entry Fee

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10. Bihar Museum

Spread over an area of 13.9 acres this museum offers a wide variety of galleries like the children’s gallery, regional gallery, contemporary gallery, and much more.
Address: Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Bailey Rd, Patna, Bihar 800001
Timings: 10:30 AM-5 PM
Entry Fee: Rs 100 for adults; Rs 50 for children, and Rs 500 for foreigners

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There are more Places to Visit in Patna than this, once you open your senses and explore the place extensively while travelling. It is because Patna in itself has a bulky history attached to it. Local Guides or People around will help you in making your journey a memorable one.

Blog Edited By Ritika Gupta

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