Patna, which has a fascinating past, is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar.
Besides being the political nerve center of the state, Patna is an important business hub of eastern India. It is also a gateway to the Buddhist and Jain pilgrim places of Nalanda, Vaishali, Rajgir, Pawapuri and Bodhgaya.
Some of the most popular and most visited places of tourist interest in Patna are:
Gol Ghar, Patna
Gol Ghar, Patna, an impressive beehive shaped structure, was built by Capt. John Garstin in the year 1786.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Patna this 29 m high structure gives a wonderful view of the holy river Ganges as well as of the city from its top.
Harmandirji, Patna
Harmandirji, Patna, the shrine consecrating the birthplace of the tenth Guru of Sikhs, Shri Guru Gobind Singh JI, is one of the most visited religious places in the state as well as in India.
Museum, Patna
Museum, Patna, one of the most popular places of interest in Patna, has fine collection of stone and metal sculptures of the Maurya and Gupta periods.
Kumhrar, Patna
Kumhrar, Patna, located about 5 km away from Patna, is the site of the ancient city of Pataliputra.
Martyrs Memorial, Patna
Martyrs Memorial, Patna, one of the most popular places of interest in Patna, has been built in front of the old secretariat compound in the memory seven brave young men who fought for the freedom of the nation.
Pathar Ki Masjid, Patna
Pathar Ki Masjid, Patna, situated on the bank of holy river Ganges, is popularly known as Saif Khan’s mosque, Chimni Ghat mosque and Sangi Masjid.
Khuda Baksh Oriental Library, Patna
Khuda Baksh Oriental Library, Patna, one of the most popular places of interest in Patna, has a fine collection of rare Arabic and Persian manuscripts, oddities such as an inch wide Quran and Rajput and Mughal paintings.
Agam Kuan, Patna
Agam Kuan, Patna, situated near the Gulzarbagh railway station, is one of the most important early historic archaeological remains in the city.
Jalan Museum, Patna
Jalan Museum, Patna, built at the site of the fort of Sher Shad, is another popular place of tourist interest in Patna. It has a rich collection of jade, Chinese paintings and silver filigree work of the Mughal period. Prior permission is required for a visit to this museum.
Among other popular places of tourist interest in Patna are Nawab Shahid-Ka-Maqbara, Birla Mandir, Biological park, Bihar Institute of Handicrafts and Designs, Padri-Ki-Haveli and Pachim Darwaza.
HI, My name is Mayank and I have worked for Tourism Department of India for 10 years. Now I provide travellers information on various places on my website. World Travel Guide
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