Updated May 25, 2023
Patna, the Capital of Bihar
Patna, anciently known as Pataliputra, is Bihar’s capital and the most populous city of the state of Bihar. It is present on the southern banks of the river Ganga. Patna holds great religious significance for various communities. It is a sacred city for Sikhs as their tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, was born there. Several places of tourist interest attract visitors from all over the world.
Tourist Places in Patna
Below are some of the Tourist Places and attractions in Patna.
#1 Golghar
There are a lot of Tourist Places in Patna. Golghar, a massive granary, is located west of Gandhi Maidan. The impact of the catastrophic famine of 1770 led the then East India Company to construct this splendid architecture in the year 1786 for use as a granary for the British Army. Golghar, inspired by the Stupa architecture of ancient India, is one of the enormous granaries of the country. From the top of the Golghar, tourists can get a panoramic view of the city beside the Ganga. It is 3.7 Km away from Patna railway junction.
#2 Patna Sahib Gurudwara
Harmandir Takht Shri Patna Sahib, widely known as Patna Sahib Gurdwara, is the holiest pilgrimage for the community of Sikhs. To admire the birthplace of the last Guru of Sikhs, Shri Guru Gobind Singh, Maharaja Ranjit Singh built it. The Gurudwara was rebuilt from 1948 to 1957 after receiving damage due to an earthquake in 1934. It is in Patna, Bihar.
#3 Patna Museum
Patna Museum started on 3 April 1917 during the British Raj. The building follows Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. It is also locally known as Jadu Ghar. KP Jayaswal Research Institute(KPJRI) is a well-known research facility in Patna Museum. The British built this museum to preserve the historical artifacts found in Bihar. This place is nearly about 2.7km from the Patna railway station.
#4 Mahavir Temple
Mahavir Temple is the Temple of Bajrangbali, lord Hanuman. The Temple’s architectural design is Nagara style, popular in North India. The Temple has two idols of lord Hanuman, one for the protection of the good and the other for the destruction of evils. The famous Temple symbolizes strength and spirit. It is near the Patna Railway Junction.
#5 Buddha Smriti Park
To commemorate Gautama Buddha’s 2554th birth anniversary, Buddha Smriti Park was built across 22 acres of land. His Holiness Dalai Lama built a 200-foot-tall Stupa named Pataliputra Karuna Stupa at the park’s center. Dalai Lama planted one of the two Bodhi trees from Mahameghavahana Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, and Bodh Gaya. It is an excellent place to restore our minds and gather peace in the captivating aura of Lord Buddha. The Buddha Smriti Park celebrates the journey and philosophies of Lord Buddha. The park exhibits the Pataliputra Karuna Stupa, a meditation center, a library on Buddhist literature, a museum, and a Park of Memories. This place is on Frazer Road near Patna Junction.
#6 Padri ki Haveli
Padri-ki-Haveli, or Mansion of Padre, was built initially by the Roman Catholics in 1713. After a brawl with the Britishers, Mir Qasim, Nawab of Bengal, demolished the Church. A Venetian architect Tirreno 1772, re-designed the present-day Church. The Church has a foundation stone of 70 X 40 X 50 feet. The architectural design of the Church is a rare gem that is hard to find. It is the oldest Church in Bihar, located at Khajekalan, Patna.
#7 Sanjay Gandhi Zoological Park
Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan (Patna Zoo) is an exciting tourist spot in Patna, established in 1972 and considered one of India’s largest zoos. Spanning 153 acres, the zoo is home to over 110 species of animals, with a focus on conservation and breeding in captivity.
The Zoo is primarily known for its fish aquarium and snake house. India’s most fearsome predators, like the Bengal tiger, can be seen in close vicinity. It houses animals like lions, leopards, rhinos, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, Himalayan Bear, Zebra, Emus, White Peacock, Lion-tailed Macaque, Leopard Cat, Hog Deer, including some more endangered ones.
#8 Gandhi Ghat
Gandhi Ghat, located near the National Institute of Technology, is a popular tourist spot. Visitors can enjoy boating, including a ride on the official cruise ship MV Ganga Vihar. Every Saturday and Sunday, the Bihar Government holds an aarti at the Gandhi Ghat to promote “spiritual tourism.”
Begun on the lines of aarti performed in Haridwar and Varanasi (where officials depute clerics from Patna to conduct aartis), the Ghat is a captivating exhibition where priests perform aarti with lit lamps and smoky incense with the beat of chants and verses. Gandhi Ghat is the gateway to Ganga Diara (waterway island), one of the stream islands along the banks of Ganga.
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