Patna City Guide
Being the part of the Buddhist Circuit of Bihar, Patna forms an ideal gateway for all the places on this circuit. Travel to Patna and discover the bounteous beauty of the city. Encompassing some of the magnificent Buddhist pilgrimage sites, Patna is an best travel destination in Bihar.
Being the part of the Buddhist Circuit of Bihar, Patna forms an ideal gateway for all the places on this circuit. Travel to Patna and discover the bounteous beauty of the city. Encompassing some of the magnificent Buddhist pilgrimage sites, Patna is an best travel destination in Bihar.
Today, a bustling urban metropolis was once the centre of ancient culture and learning, Pataliputra, and home to the great Gupta and Maurya empires. There are several interesting sightseeing spots amidst the confusion and chaos of the city, and a visit to the banks of the Ganga is also a pleasant experience.
Places to See in Patna
Nalanda - Nalanda was a Renowned Buddhist university of higher learning but now only the ruins of this university remains.
BodhGaya - BodhGaya is the holy Buddhist site where Buddha meditated under a pipal tree known as Bodhi tree and attained salvation.
Vaishali - Vaishali is the birthplace of Lord Mahavira, the greatest profounder of Jainism. Also seen here is the world famous Ashoka Pillar, built by Emperor Asoka. It is made of a single piece of red sandstone with a life size lion carved at the top.
Pawapuri - Pawapuri is the sacred place for Jains. It is at this place that Lord Mahavira, twenty fourth incarnation of Jains attained enlightment.
Jalmandir - Jalmandir is a major pilgrimage for Jains.
Vishnupad temple - It is a temple where devotees pay homage to 40 cm long footprint believed to be of Lord Vishnu.
Harminder Sahib - is one of the most sacred shrines of Sikhism. Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth guru of Sikhs was born in Patna - the capital territory of the state. It is the second of the four great thrones of the Sikhs. There is a museum which exhibits the photos, holy scriptures, and personal possessions of the Guru.
State Museum - State Museum contains a rare collection of coins, paintings, bronze and stone sculptures of Maurya and Gupta reign. In addition to this, Ashes of Buddha, a First World War Cannon, Jain sculpture can also be found.
Martyr's Memorial - Martyr's Memorial .is a sculpture, which honours the seven freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives in Quit India Movement in 1942.
Sher Shah's mausoleum - is a remarkable monument built of red sandstone.
Golghar - Golghar is a 27 meter high hemispherical shaped granary built in 1786 to store grain against famines.
Bokaro - Bokaro hosts the country's biggest steel mill - Bokaro Steel Plant.
Jamshedpur - Jamshedpur is the steel city founded by Jamshedji Nasarwanji Tata.
Dhanbad - Dhanbad is a mining town with world renowned coal fields.
Ranchi - Ranchi is known for its scenic beauty and big industries.
Mahatma Gandhi Setu - is one of the world's longest bridge which spans the Ganges.
