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| − | '''Patna''' is the capital of Bihar, and the second largest metropolis in eastern India and fifth largest in North India. | + | |
| + | '''Patna''' is the capital of Bihar, and the second largest metropolis in eastern [[India]] and fifth largest in North [[India]]. | ||
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| − | The ancient name of Patna was 'Pataliputra' and it was the former capital of the Maurya and Gupta empires. Located at the site where Patna is today | + | The ancient name of Patna was 'Pataliputra' and it was the former capital of the Maurya and Gupta empires. Located at the site where Patna is today and the ancient city of Patliputra, with a glorious period of history spanning a thousand years (500BC-400AD), saw the rise and fall of India's first major kingdoms. |
| − | Patna is on three sacred rivers | + | Patna is on three sacred rivers and the Ganges and the Sone and the Poonpun. The city has a glorious past and is now a bustling up-and-coming metropolis. Legend has it that a sanctified Ganga had watched with reverence as a hallowed Buddha blessed this place to be a realm of great Kings and their Empires. Belonging to the blue family of cities with a royal legacy, it is the land where the greatest emperors of [[India]] walked, and where the greatest saints chose to preach. Guru Gobind Singh and the 10th Sikh Guru was born here. For anyone with a taste for history and religion, this place flies high. |
| − | Ajastshatru, second of the Magadh Kings, built a fort at Pataligram on the banks of the Ganges river. This later became the famous Mauryan metropolis of Pataliputra and was ruled by Chandragupta Maurya, his son Bindusara and his grandson Asoka, acclaimed for the spread of Buddhism across India. Following the fall of the Maurya Empire | + | Ajastshatru, second of the Magadh Kings, built a fort at Pataligram on the banks of the Ganges river. This later became the famous Mauryan metropolis of Pataliputra and was ruled by Chandragupta Maurya, his son Bindusara and his grandson Asoka, acclaimed for the spread of Buddhism across [[India]]. Following the fall of the Maurya Empire and the next powerful empire to have its capital in Pataliputra was the Gupta Empire, which reach its zenith under the rule of Chandra Gupta I (not to be confused with Chandragupta Maurya), his son Samudra Gupta and his grandson Chandra Gupta II. Other emperors who ruled from Pataliputra were the Pala Kings, Shershah Suri (16th Century) and Azimush-Shan (18th Century) and the grandson of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who renamed it Azeemabad. Vestiges of this ancient city can be seen at Kumhrar, Bhikhnapahari, Agamkuan, Bulandi Bag etc. |
| − | Today, it is apparent that Bihar and Patna have seen better days. Bihar is one of the poorest states of India, and for the first-time foreigner visitor Patna will look a chaotic, noisy city with many signs of poverty even near the | + | Today, it is apparent that Bihar and Patna have seen better days. Bihar is one of the poorest states of [[India]], and for the first-time foreigner visitor Patna will look a chaotic, noisy city with many signs of poverty even near the downtown. This may change soon, since it has become one of the fastest growing cities of [[India]]. With real estate booming at a dizzying pace, shopping malls and theaters, new businesses, food joints it carries the seed for a lively city life, and a tourist haven-to-be. It is an important business and education centre of eastern [[India]]. More significantly, it is a gateway to the Buddhist and Jain pilgrim centres of Vaishali, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodhgaya, Keshariya and Pawapuri. The growing city of Patna is a great place to visit and a great place to live in. |
Lying along the banks of the Ganges River, Patna is surrounded by important religious centers for the Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains. This urban center has been home to two great religions, Buddhism and Jainism, and myriad dynasties from ancient to modern times. | Lying along the banks of the Ganges River, Patna is surrounded by important religious centers for the Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains. This urban center has been home to two great religions, Buddhism and Jainism, and myriad dynasties from ancient to modern times. | ||
| − | <h2 class=subheader>Travel | + | <h2 class=subheader>Travel to {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> |
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| − | * Jay Prakash Narayan Airport - Patna Airport or Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, IATA Code: PAT | + | * Jay Prakash Narayan Airport - Patna Airport or Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, '''IATA Flight Code:''' PAT 25.593611, 85.091944 - Jay Prakash Narayan Airport is a domestic airport. Directly connected to [[Delhi]], [[Lucknow]], [[Kolkata]], [[Mumbai]], Bangalore,Hyderabad,Chennai,Ahmadabad, Indore and Ranchi and there are daily [https://flights.ehalal.io Flights] to and from [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai]] and [[Kolkata]]. [https://flights.ehalal.io AirIndia], [https://flights.ehalal.io Jet-Airways], Jet Lite, [https://flights.ehalal.io Indigo] and goAir operate here. |
| − | === | + | ===By Rail=== |
| − | Patna is on the New Delhi - Howrah (Kolkata) railway main line (Patna Junction Code: PNBE; for more information, see Indian Rail site]). | + | Patna is on the New [[Delhi]] - Howrah (Kolkata) railway main line (Patna Junction Code: PNBE; for more information, see Indian Rail site]). |
| − | Trains from Nepal border area (Gorakhpur and Raxual) as well as some from northeast, Delhi and Varanasi arrive at '''Hajipur Junction''' station, located on the other side of the River Ganga. Although the distance from Patna Junction station is mere 11km, including 6km on the world's longest river bridge, one should be prepared for 40 minutes to up to 2 hour ride in the bad traffic. There are prepaid and shared taxis/rickshaws available throughout the day between two stations. In Patna, shared rickshaws (₹30) leave from south side of the station. | + | Trains from Nepal border area (Gorakhpur and Raxual) as well as some from northeast, [[Delhi]] and Varanasi arrive at '''Hajipur Junction''' station, located on the other side of the River Ganga. Although the distance from Patna Junction station is mere 11km, including 6km on the world's longest river bridge, one should be prepared for 40 minutes to up to 2 hour ride in the bad traffic. There are prepaid and shared taxis/rickshaws available throughout the day between two stations. In Patna, shared rickshaws (₹30) leave from south side of the station. |
| − | Long-distance trains arrive from many other major cities including Lucknow, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Vadodara, Surat, Nagpur, Pune, Raipur, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Allahabad, Varanasi, Ranchi, Chennai, Bangalore, Mysore, Hyderabad, Goa, Mangalore, Kozhikode and Kochi. Some of the important trains are: | + | Long-distance trains arrive from many other major cities including [[Lucknow]], Amritsar, Chandigarh, Vadodara, Surat, [[Nagpur]], [[Pune]], Raipur, [[Jaipur]], Bhubaneswar, Puri, Allahabad, Varanasi, Ranchi, [[Chennai]], Bangalore, Mysore, [[Hyderabad]], Goa, Mangalore, Kozhikode and [[Kochi]]. Some of the important trains are: |
====From New Delhi==== | ====From New Delhi==== | ||
* Patna Rajdhani Exp (12309/12310) via Kanpur, Allahabad | * Patna Rajdhani Exp (12309/12310) via Kanpur, Allahabad | ||
* Samproon Kranti Exp(12393/12394) via Kanpur, Allahabad | * Samproon Kranti Exp(12393/12394) via Kanpur, Allahabad | ||
| − | * Sharmajeevi Exp(12391/12392) via Lucknow, Varanasi | + | * Sharmajeevi Exp(12391/12392) via [[Lucknow]], Varanasi |
* Magadh Exp. via Allahabad,Kanpur | * Magadh Exp. via Allahabad,Kanpur | ||
* Vikramshila Exp(12367/12368) via Kanpur, Allahabad | * Vikramshila Exp(12367/12368) via Kanpur, Allahabad | ||
* Garib Rath Exp(12353/12354) via Kanpur, Allahabad | * Garib Rath Exp(12353/12354) via Kanpur, Allahabad | ||
| − | * Kolkata Rajdhani(12305/12306) via Kanpur, Allahabad. Ends at Kolkata. | + | * [[Kolkata]] Rajdhani(12305/12306) via Kanpur, Allahabad. Ends at [[Kolkata]]. |
| − | * Udyan Abha Toofan Exp(13007/13008) From Shri Ganganagar via Kanpur, Allahabad, Mugal Sarai, Patna, Durgapur. Ends at Kolkata. | + | * Udyan Abha Toofan Exp(13007/13008) From Shri Ganganagar via Kanpur, Allahabad, Mugal Sarai, Patna, Durgapur. Ends at [[Kolkata]]. |
| − | * Lal Quila Exp(13111/13112) via Kanpur, Allahabad, Mugal Sarai. Ends at Kolkata. | + | * Lal Quila Exp(13111/13112) via Kanpur, Allahabad, Mugal Sarai. Ends at [[Kolkata]]. |
| − | ====From Kolkata==== | + | ====From [[Kolkata]]==== |
* Jan Shatabdi Exp(2023/2024) | * Jan Shatabdi Exp(2023/2024) | ||
* Danapur Exp(2351/2352) | * Danapur Exp(2351/2352) | ||
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====From Mumbai==== | ====From Mumbai==== | ||
| − | * Mumbai CST-RajendraNagar Patna Express(12141/12142) | + | * [[Mumbai]] CST-RajendraNagar Patna Express(12141/12142) |
| − | * Mumbai LTT-Patna RajendraNagar Express(13201/13202) | + | * [[Mumbai]] LTT-Patna RajendraNagar Express(13201/13202) |
====From Varanasi==== | ====From Varanasi==== | ||
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===By car=== | ===By car=== | ||
| − | Patna is connected by road with all major cities of the nation via (National Highway 30, 31 & 19). Here is the list of destinations by distance from Patna: BodhGaya (130km) ,Muzaffarpur (80km) Rajgir (103km), Vaishali (40 | + | Patna is connected by road with all major cities of the nation via (National Highway 30, 31 & 19). Here is the list of destinations by distance from Patna: BodhGaya (130km) ,Muzaffarpur (80km) Rajgir (103km), Vaishali (40 kilometers), [[Kolkata]] (535km), Varanasi (300km), [[Delhi]] (988km), Ranchi (350km), Jamshedpur (470km) , Kathmandu (373km), Siliguri (380km), Darjeeling (430km), Nalanda (90km). |
| − | BSTDC (Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation) | + | BSTDC (Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation) offers deluxe bus/car rental services for the following destinations: Bodhgaya, Ranchi, Rajgir , Pawapuri, Nalanda & Vaishali, |
| − | On the other hand | + | On the other hand and the Inter-State Bus Terminus at Bankipore (Near Gandhi Maidan) and Mithapur, Luxury buses are available to the Nepal border (Raxaul/Birganj), a, Siliguri, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Purnia etc. |
| − | <h2 class=subheader> | + | <h2 class=subheader>Get Around</h2> |
GPS 25.61|85.141388888889 | GPS 25.61|85.141388888889 | ||
| − | There are a few | + | There are a few automobile rental services available in Patna. But foreign travellers who have not driven in [[India]] may find driving the roads in Patna and Bihar a bit stressful due to the bad road conditions and the constant heavy traffic, although the road conditions have improved recently. |
===By auto rickshaw=== | ===By auto rickshaw=== | ||
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| − | Though public transport is non existent there are a few buses plying on the main routes. Prices are generally 20-30% lesser than Tempos. However | + | Though public transport is non existent there are a few buses plying on the main routes. Prices are generally 20-30% lesser than Tempos. However and they are less comfortable. |
| − | <h2 class=subheader>What to | + | <h2 class=subheader>What to See</h2> |
* Buddha Smriti Udyaan (Buddha Memorial Park) | Near Railway Station 25.60622, 85.13594 ₹10, ₹50 for stupa A large park recently constructed in former jail ground is an oasis from noise and bustle of the city. Quiet meditative place and air-conditioned libraries are the real relief even for a waiting time for the train. The large stupa is where ashes of Buddha originally from Vaishali are kept. Closed on Monday. | * Buddha Smriti Udyaan (Buddha Memorial Park) | Near Railway Station 25.60622, 85.13594 ₹10, ₹50 for stupa A large park recently constructed in former jail ground is an oasis from noise and bustle of the city. Quiet meditative place and air-conditioned libraries are the real relief even for a waiting time for the train. The large stupa is where ashes of Buddha originally from Vaishali are kept. Closed on Monday. | ||
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| − | Gandhi Setu in Patna, India - Mahatma Gandhi Setu - Gandhi Museum GPS 25.62074,85.14237. This museum is near Gandhi Maidan | + | Gandhi Setu in Patna, [[India]] - Mahatma Gandhi Setu - Gandhi Museum GPS 25.62074,85.14237. This museum is near Gandhi Maidan |
}} - Golghar GPS 25.62028,85.13892. Captain John Garstin built a Golghar for the storage of food for the British army with storing capacity of 140000 tons in 1786. | }} - Golghar GPS 25.62028,85.13892. Captain John Garstin built a Golghar for the storage of food for the British army with storing capacity of 140000 tons in 1786. | ||
* Har Mandir Saheb The Birth place of the 10th Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Jee. | * Har Mandir Saheb The Birth place of the 10th Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Jee. | ||
| − | - Indira Gandhi Planetarium GPS 25.61030,85.13196. Among the largest and best planetariums in Asia, it attracts a large number of both domestic and foreign tourists. The planetarium has regular film shows on subjects related to astronomy and also holds exhibitions. Patna Planetarium is located on Bailey Road near Income Tax Golambar in Patna within a distance of 8 | + | - Indira Gandhi Planetarium GPS 25.61030,85.13196. Among the largest and best planetariums in Asia, it attracts a large number of both domestic and foreign tourists. The planetarium has regular film shows on subjects related to astronomy and also holds exhibitions. Patna Planetarium is located on Bailey Road near Income Tax Golambar in Patna within a distance of 8 kilometers from Patna Airport, 1 1/2 kilometers from Patna Train station, 2 kilometers from Government Bus stand, and 10 kilometers from Private Bus stand. |
* Khuda Baksh Oriental Library Ashok Rajpath. | * Khuda Baksh Oriental Library Ashok Rajpath. | ||
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* Mahavir Mandir 25.63561, 85.09276 near Patna Junction | * Mahavir Mandir 25.63561, 85.09276 near Patna Junction | ||
| − | * Padri Ki Haveli - Mansion of Padre, commonly called Street Mary's Church | 25.58001, 85.07184 - It is the oldest church in Bihar. When Roman Catholics first arrived in Bihar | + | * Padri Ki Haveli - Mansion of Padre, commonly called Street Mary's Church | 25.58001, 85.07184 - It is the oldest church in Bihar. When Roman Catholics first arrived in Bihar and they built a small church in 1713 at a place now known as "Padri-ki-Haveli". |
| − | * Pathar ki Masjid 25.61487, 85.18565 - Built by Pervez | + | * Pathar ki Masjid 25.61487, 85.18565 - Built by Pervez and the elder brother of Shah Jahan and the first Mughal prince who made Bihar his residence. |
| − | - Patna Museum GPS 25.61267,85.13376. It has more than 50,000 rare art objects, with many related to India in the ancient, middle ages and the British colonial era. Don't forget to see the Holy Relic Casket with the sacred ashes of Lord Buddha, and the beautiful statue '''Yakshani''' Price Entry for Foreigners ₹250 Indians ₹10 additional ₹250 to see Holy Relic Casket. | + | - Patna Museum GPS 25.61267,85.13376. It has more than 50,000 rare art objects, with many related to [[India]] in the ancient, middle ages and the British colonial era. Don't forget to see the Holy Relic Casket with the sacred ashes of Lord Buddha, and the beautiful statue '''Yakshani''' Price Entry for Foreigners ₹250 Indians ₹10 additional ₹250 to see Holy Relic Casket. |
* Patna Zoo Sanjay Gandhi Botanical and Zoological Garden, Patna 25.59735, 85.10030 | * Patna Zoo Sanjay Gandhi Botanical and Zoological Garden, Patna 25.59735, 85.10030 | ||
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| − | * Meditate in Buddha Smriti Udyaan (Buddha Memorial Park). Long/short term courses and hourly rental of meditation cell are available. | + | * Meditate in Buddha Smriti Udyaan (Buddha Memorial Park). Long/short term courses and hourly rental of meditation cell are available. |
* Kali Temple - Darbhanga house - at Patna University Campus on the Bank of the Ganges - One of the oldest temple of Goddess Kali. | * Kali Temple - Darbhanga house - at Patna University Campus on the Bank of the Ganges - One of the oldest temple of Goddess Kali. | ||
| − | * Patna golf club - | + | * Patna golf club - 25.60080, 85.09544 - With some very tough holes, this well-maintained course situated downtown will prove interesting to amateur and pros alike. The Patna Golf Club is set in beautiful surroundings. |
* Maner-Sufi Saint Shrine 30km west of Patna You can buy famous Maner Ka Ladoo(Sweets). Maner Sweets is one of the popular shops that specializes in these. However, avoid going there in the late evening or night. | * Maner-Sufi Saint Shrine 30km west of Patna You can buy famous Maner Ka Ladoo(Sweets). Maner Sweets is one of the popular shops that specializes in these. However, avoid going there in the late evening or night. | ||
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* P&M Mall Patliputra Kurji Road, Patliputra You can visit this mall. | * P&M Mall Patliputra Kurji Road, Patliputra You can visit this mall. | ||
| − | * '''Revolving Restaurant''' Patna can now boast of a revolving restaurant | + | * '''Revolving Restaurant''' Patna can now boast of a revolving restaurant and the biggest of its kind in the nation, situated atop the tallest tower in the city on the 18th floor of Biscomaun Bhawan near Gandhi Maidan. Based on the German technique and the 5HP motor that revolves the restaurant can be fixed to take one revolution in 45, 60 or 90 minutes. |
* '''Take a boat-ride in the Ganges.''', near Gandhi ghat | * '''Take a boat-ride in the Ganges.''', near Gandhi ghat | ||
* Vaishali-Ashokan Pillar 26.01400, 85.10901 48km north of Patna - You can visit this site. | * Vaishali-Ashokan Pillar 26.01400, 85.10901 48km north of Patna - You can visit this site. | ||
| − | You can go on excursions to the various religious and historical places in and around Patna. Do not miss a boat ride on the mighty Ganges river. When in Patna, try food typical to the region such as pua-pittha, tilkut, chiwra, makhana | + | You can go on excursions to the various religious and historical places in and around Patna. Do not miss a boat ride on the mighty Ganges river. When in Patna, try food typical to the region such as pua-pittha, tilkut, chiwra, makhana and the famed sattu or the farmer's staple, litti chokha, and the famous paan. |
| − | <h2 class=subheader> | + | <h2 class=subheader>Shopping</h2> |
'''Madhubani Paintings''' can be purchased from emporiums at '''Mauyra Lok''', a shopping center located on "Dak- Bunglow" road. | '''Madhubani Paintings''' can be purchased from emporiums at '''Mauyra Lok''', a shopping center located on "Dak- Bunglow" road. | ||
You can visit many malls around Frazer road/Dak Bunglow Crossing such as '''Vishal Mega Mart, Maurya Lok Complex''' and '''Patna Market''' on Ashok Rajpath, '''Hathwa Market''', Bari Path & '''Alankar Palace''' and other shopping arcades near '''Boring Road Crossing''' | You can visit many malls around Frazer road/Dak Bunglow Crossing such as '''Vishal Mega Mart, Maurya Lok Complex''' and '''Patna Market''' on Ashok Rajpath, '''Hathwa Market''', Bari Path & '''Alankar Palace''' and other shopping arcades near '''Boring Road Crossing''' | ||
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| − | Bihari Style Pudina Chicken Pulao with Raita and Sabudana Cutlet - ''Pudina | + | Bihari Style Pudina Chicken Pulao with Raita and Sabudana Cutlet - ''Pudina [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/plant-based-food/ Chicken] pulao'' or [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/plant-based-food/ Chicken] [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-certified-rice/ Rice] with curd, Patna style |
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| − | * '''Anarsa''' is one of the finest sweet delicacies of Bihar. It has rice flour shell with khoya filling, with white til in the upper shell. | + | * '''Anarsa''' is one of the finest sweet delicacies of Bihar. It has [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-certified-rice/ Rice] flour shell with khoya filling, with white til in the upper shell. |
| − | * '''Chaat''' - Though chaat is a very popular snack item throughout India | + | * '''Chaat''' - Though chaat is a very popular snack item throughout [[India]] and the special thing about 'Patna Chaat' is its authentic tamarind flavor, as opposed to the sweet and salty [[Delhi]] Chaat. Take the opportunity to relish "samosa chaat" or "tikki chaat". |
| − | * '''Dahi Chura Chini''', which is a mixture of curd, beaten rice and sugar, is the favourite food in North Bihar, especially in the Mithila region! | + | * '''Dahi Chura Chini''', which is a mixture of curd, beaten [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-certified-rice/ Rice] and sugar, is the favourite food in North Bihar, especially in the Mithila region! |
| − | * '''Litti chokha''' is a local specialty. ''Litti'' is a primarily ball-shaped stuffed preparation, and the shape of the ball varies depending on the preparation. With a shell made of wheat flour | + | * '''Litti chokha''' is a local specialty. ''Litti'' is a primarily ball-shaped stuffed preparation, and the shape of the ball varies depending on the preparation. With a shell made of wheat flour and the taste of ''litti'' very much depends on the filling, which includes gram flour and a combination of condiments and spices. ''Chokha'' a preparation of smoked eggplant/''brinjal'' or tomato, accompanies ''litti''. The smoked tomato or eggplant is mashed and dressed with coriander leaves, shredded green chilies and mustard oil, which gives a distinct flavor to the ''chokha''. |
| − | * '''Makhana''' is soft fruit grown in water. It is light fried and with little salt it serves the purpose of light snacks. | + | * '''Makhana''' is soft fruit grown in water. It is light fried and with little salt it serves the purpose of light [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/snacks/ Snacks]. |
* '''Sweets''', especially ''Peda'' and ''Kalakand'', which are preparations of condensed milk from Sudha Dairy Parlours. The sweets must be consumed within 7 days. | * '''Sweets''', especially ''Peda'' and ''Kalakand'', which are preparations of condensed milk from Sudha Dairy Parlours. The sweets must be consumed within 7 days. | ||
* '''Tilkut''', '''Khaja''' are other delicacies of Bihar | * '''Tilkut''', '''Khaja''' are other delicacies of Bihar | ||
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* '''Oasis''', Boring Road | * '''Oasis''', Boring Road | ||
| − | * Pind Balluchi - pind balluchi restaurant & Bar | Revolving Floor, Biscomaun Bhawan, Gandhi Maidan, Patna Opposit Gandi Maidan - Pind Balluchi is a well-known chain of restaurants with franchises in various cities, | + | * Pind Balluchi - pind balluchi restaurant & Bar | Revolving Floor, Biscomaun Bhawan, Gandhi Maidan, Patna Opposit Gandi Maidan - Pind Balluchi is a well-known chain of restaurants with franchises in various cities, including Patna |
* '''The Purple Lounge''', SP Verma Road | * '''The Purple Lounge''', SP Verma Road | ||
* '''The Velocity''', Near Dak Bunglow Crossing | * '''The Velocity''', Near Dak Bunglow Crossing | ||
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Patna is a growing business town, and as such hotels tend to be overpriced for the room provided. It also means that many hotels are full most nights, giving little incentive to improve facilities. | Patna is a growing business town, and as such hotels tend to be overpriced for the room provided. It also means that many hotels are full most nights, giving little incentive to improve facilities. | ||
* '''Country Club International''' , Patliputra colony | * '''Country Club International''' , Patliputra colony | ||
| − | * '''Heritage Regency''', White House, Budh Marg, Near Bhumi Bikash Bank. 0.5 | + | * '''Heritage Regency''', White House, Budh Marg, Near Bhumi Bikash Bank. 0.5 kilometers from Railway Station. |
* '''Hotel Adarsh''',Near Patna Junction(Railway Station) | * '''Hotel Adarsh''',Near Patna Junction(Railway Station) | ||
* '''Hotel Akash''' , Frazer Road | * '''Hotel Akash''' , Frazer Road | ||
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* '''Hotel Nand''', Bhatacharya Road-Naya Tola crossing | * '''Hotel Nand''', Bhatacharya Road-Naya Tola crossing | ||
| − | * Hotel Nesh Inn - | + | * Hotel Nesh Inn - Nandini Apartment, 28- Kidwaipuri, Patna, Bihar Near Income-tax Roundabout ☎ +91 612 2522269 - ₹1900-₹4700 |
* '''Hotel New Akash''' , Frazer Road | * '''Hotel New Akash''' , Frazer Road | ||
* '''Hotel President''', Frazer Road | * '''Hotel President''', Frazer Road | ||
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* '''Hotel Windsor''', Exhibition Road Crossing | * '''Hotel Windsor''', Exhibition Road Crossing | ||
| − | * Lemon Tree Premier | | + | * Lemon Tree Premier | 876, Exhibition Road near Gandhi Maidan ☎ +91 612 2502700 |
* '''Hotel Panache''', South Gandhi Maidan | * '''Hotel Panache''', South Gandhi Maidan | ||
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*'''Hotel Lemon Tree Premier''', Exhibition road | *'''Hotel Lemon Tree Premier''', Exhibition road | ||
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| + | * Bodh a and the place where Buddha achieved enlightenment | ||
* ''Buddhist Bodh circuit'': Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna - Vaishali - Kesaria. | * ''Buddhist Bodh circuit'': Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna - Vaishali - Kesaria. | ||
* Deo - city of the Sunday Temple. | * Deo - city of the Sunday Temple. | ||
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* Munger - A small town on the bank of Ganga famous for Yoga. | * Munger - A small town on the bank of Ganga famous for Yoga. | ||
* Nepal and Raxaul - Buses are available to Raxaul and Jogbani at the Nepali border, where you can hop on a bus to Kathmandu and Pokhra. These buses leave at about 7am from the Mithapur bus stop 3km south of the train station. They don't leave at night during summer (tourist off season). The roads going north out of town are particularly bad - sit as far forward in the bus as you can! | * Nepal and Raxaul - Buses are available to Raxaul and Jogbani at the Nepali border, where you can hop on a bus to Kathmandu and Pokhra. These buses leave at about 7am from the Mithapur bus stop 3km south of the train station. They don't leave at night during summer (tourist off season). The roads going north out of town are particularly bad - sit as far forward in the bus as you can! | ||
| − | * Rajgir | + | * Rajgir and the place Vishwa Shanti Shutpa you can joy on Areial Ropeway, You can enjoy Venuvana (Beautiful Garden) |
* Ranchi | * Ranchi | ||
* Vaishali, A town on Bank of Ganga famous for its banana, Buddhist temple and handicrafts | * Vaishali, A town on Bank of Ganga famous for its banana, Buddhist temple and handicrafts | ||
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Patna is the capital of Bihar, and the second largest metropolis in eastern India and fifth largest in North India.
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Patna Halal Explorer
The ancient name of Patna was 'Pataliputra' and it was the former capital of the Maurya and Gupta empires. Located at the site where Patna is today and the ancient city of Patliputra, with a glorious period of history spanning a thousand years (500BC-400AD), saw the rise and fall of India's first major kingdoms.
Patna is on three sacred rivers and the Ganges and the Sone and the Poonpun. The city has a glorious past and is now a bustling up-and-coming metropolis. Legend has it that a sanctified Ganga had watched with reverence as a hallowed Buddha blessed this place to be a realm of great Kings and their Empires. Belonging to the blue family of cities with a royal legacy, it is the land where the greatest emperors of India walked, and where the greatest saints chose to preach. Guru Gobind Singh and the 10th Sikh Guru was born here. For anyone with a taste for history and religion, this place flies high.
Ajastshatru, second of the Magadh Kings, built a fort at Pataligram on the banks of the Ganges river. This later became the famous Mauryan metropolis of Pataliputra and was ruled by Chandragupta Maurya, his son Bindusara and his grandson Asoka, acclaimed for the spread of Buddhism across India. Following the fall of the Maurya Empire and the next powerful empire to have its capital in Pataliputra was the Gupta Empire, which reach its zenith under the rule of Chandra Gupta I (not to be confused with Chandragupta Maurya), his son Samudra Gupta and his grandson Chandra Gupta II. Other emperors who ruled from Pataliputra were the Pala Kings, Shershah Suri (16th Century) and Azimush-Shan (18th Century) and the grandson of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who renamed it Azeemabad. Vestiges of this ancient city can be seen at Kumhrar, Bhikhnapahari, Agamkuan, Bulandi Bag etc.
Today, it is apparent that Bihar and Patna have seen better days. Bihar is one of the poorest states of India, and for the first-time foreigner visitor Patna will look a chaotic, noisy city with many signs of poverty even near the downtown. This may change soon, since it has become one of the fastest growing cities of India. With real estate booming at a dizzying pace, shopping malls and theaters, new businesses, food joints it carries the seed for a lively city life, and a tourist haven-to-be. It is an important business and education centre of eastern India. More significantly, it is a gateway to the Buddhist and Jain pilgrim centres of Vaishali, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodhgaya, Keshariya and Pawapuri. The growing city of Patna is a great place to visit and a great place to live in.
Lying along the banks of the Ganges River, Patna is surrounded by important religious centers for the Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains. This urban center has been home to two great religions, Buddhism and Jainism, and myriad dynasties from ancient to modern times.
Travel to Patna
By Plane
- Jay Prakash Narayan Airport - Patna Airport or Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, IATA Flight Code: PAT 25.593611, 85.091944 - Jay Prakash Narayan Airport is a domestic airport. Directly connected to Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore,Hyderabad,Chennai,Ahmadabad, Indore and Ranchi and there are daily Flights to and from Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. AirIndia, Jet-Airways, Jet Lite, Indigo and goAir operate here.
By Rail
Patna is on the New Delhi - Howrah (Kolkata) railway main line (Patna Junction Code: PNBE; for more information, see Indian Rail site]).
Trains from Nepal border area (Gorakhpur and Raxual) as well as some from northeast, Delhi and Varanasi arrive at Hajipur Junction station, located on the other side of the River Ganga. Although the distance from Patna Junction station is mere 11km, including 6km on the world's longest river bridge, one should be prepared for 40 minutes to up to 2 hour ride in the bad traffic. There are prepaid and shared taxis/rickshaws available throughout the day between two stations. In Patna, shared rickshaws (₹30) leave from south side of the station.
Long-distance trains arrive from many other major cities including Lucknow, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Vadodara, Surat, Nagpur, Pune, Raipur, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Allahabad, Varanasi, Ranchi, Chennai, Bangalore, Mysore, Hyderabad, Goa, Mangalore, Kozhikode and Kochi. Some of the important trains are:
From New Delhi
- Patna Rajdhani Exp (12309/12310) via Kanpur, Allahabad
- Samproon Kranti Exp(12393/12394) via Kanpur, Allahabad
- Sharmajeevi Exp(12391/12392) via Lucknow, Varanasi
- Magadh Exp. via Allahabad,Kanpur
- Vikramshila Exp(12367/12368) via Kanpur, Allahabad
- Garib Rath Exp(12353/12354) via Kanpur, Allahabad
- Kolkata Rajdhani(12305/12306) via Kanpur, Allahabad. Ends at Kolkata.
- Udyan Abha Toofan Exp(13007/13008) From Shri Ganganagar via Kanpur, Allahabad, Mugal Sarai, Patna, Durgapur. Ends at Kolkata.
- Lal Quila Exp(13111/13112) via Kanpur, Allahabad, Mugal Sarai. Ends at Kolkata.
From Kolkata
- Jan Shatabdi Exp(2023/2024)
- Danapur Exp(2351/2352)
- Garib Rath (All AC)(2359/2360)
From Bangalore
- Sanghmitra Exp(12295-12296).
From Mumbai
- Mumbai CST-RajendraNagar Patna Express(12141/12142)
- Mumbai LTT-Patna RajendraNagar Express(13201/13202)
From Varanasi
- Vihbhuti Exp(2333/2334)
- Mathura Patna Exp (13237/13238) via Kanpur, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mugal sarai. Ends in Patna.
From Ranchi
- Patna Hatia Exp(8623/8624) via a, Bokaro
- Patna Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Exp(2365/2366) via a, Bokaro
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By car
Patna is connected by road with all major cities of the nation via (National Highway 30, 31 & 19). Here is the list of destinations by distance from Patna: BodhGaya (130km) ,Muzaffarpur (80km) Rajgir (103km), Vaishali (40 kilometers), Kolkata (535km), Varanasi (300km), Delhi (988km), Ranchi (350km), Jamshedpur (470km) , Kathmandu (373km), Siliguri (380km), Darjeeling (430km), Nalanda (90km).
BSTDC (Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation) offers deluxe bus/car rental services for the following destinations: Bodhgaya, Ranchi, Rajgir , Pawapuri, Nalanda & Vaishali,
On the other hand and the Inter-State Bus Terminus at Bankipore (Near Gandhi Maidan) and Mithapur, Luxury buses are available to the Nepal border (Raxaul/Birganj), a, Siliguri, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Purnia etc.
Get Around
GPS 25.61|85.141388888889 There are a few automobile rental services available in Patna. But foreign travellers who have not driven in India may find driving the roads in Patna and Bihar a bit stressful due to the bad road conditions and the constant heavy traffic, although the road conditions have improved recently.
By auto rickshaw
Shared 'Tempo' as they are called are the easiest and affordableest way to get around in Patna. Fare is normally in the range of ₹5-₹15 and drivers rarely try to charge more. However in case you are trying to reserve an auto, it would be better to know the distance well in advance because that is not the preferred means of transportation for the local residents and it would mean being charged exorbitant rates.
Travel on a Bus in Patna
Though public transport is non existent there are a few buses plying on the main routes. Prices are generally 20-30% lesser than Tempos. However and they are less comfortable.
What to See
- Buddha Smriti Udyaan (Buddha Memorial Park) | Near Railway Station 25.60622, 85.13594 ₹10, ₹50 for stupa A large park recently constructed in former jail ground is an oasis from noise and bustle of the city. Quiet meditative place and air-conditioned libraries are the real relief even for a waiting time for the train. The large stupa is where ashes of Buddha originally from Vaishali are kept. Closed on Monday.
- Gandhi Maidan GPS 25.61745,85.14471. Gandhi Maidan is the heart of this city today }}
Gandhi Setu in Patna, India - Mahatma Gandhi Setu - Gandhi Museum GPS 25.62074,85.14237. This museum is near Gandhi Maidan }} - Golghar GPS 25.62028,85.13892. Captain John Garstin built a Golghar for the storage of food for the British army with storing capacity of 140000 tons in 1786.
- Har Mandir Saheb The Birth place of the 10th Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Jee.
- Indira Gandhi Planetarium GPS 25.61030,85.13196. Among the largest and best planetariums in Asia, it attracts a large number of both domestic and foreign tourists. The planetarium has regular film shows on subjects related to astronomy and also holds exhibitions. Patna Planetarium is located on Bailey Road near Income Tax Golambar in Patna within a distance of 8 kilometers from Patna Airport, 1 1/2 kilometers from Patna Train station, 2 kilometers from Government Bus stand, and 10 kilometers from Private Bus stand.
- Khuda Baksh Oriental Library Ashok Rajpath.
- Kumhrar 25.59277, 85.18681 - Explore the ancient ruins of Pataliputra. Of the 80 pillars (Fa Hien, in 5th century AD, found the pillars shining as bright as glass) excavated at the site, only one remains unfortunately.
Giraffe at patna zoo - |Giraffe at the Patna Zoo
- Mahatma Gandhi Setu 25.62312, 85.20771 - The bridge over the river Ganges connecting Patna and Hajipur.
- Mahavir Mandir 25.63561, 85.09276 near Patna Junction
- Padri Ki Haveli - Mansion of Padre, commonly called Street Mary's Church | 25.58001, 85.07184 - It is the oldest church in Bihar. When Roman Catholics first arrived in Bihar and they built a small church in 1713 at a place now known as "Padri-ki-Haveli".
- Pathar ki Masjid 25.61487, 85.18565 - Built by Pervez and the elder brother of Shah Jahan and the first Mughal prince who made Bihar his residence.
- Patna Museum GPS 25.61267,85.13376. It has more than 50,000 rare art objects, with many related to India in the ancient, middle ages and the British colonial era. Don't forget to see the Holy Relic Casket with the sacred ashes of Lord Buddha, and the beautiful statue Yakshani Price Entry for Foreigners ₹250 Indians ₹10 additional ₹250 to see Holy Relic Casket.
- Patna Zoo Sanjay Gandhi Botanical and Zoological Garden, Patna 25.59735, 85.10030
- Sonepur Mela | Sonepur - This is the largest cattle and animal fair in Asia. It is held in November in Sonepur which across the Ganges from Patna.
- Vaishali Stupa | Buddhist site with one of the oldest stupa. This is also the site of world's oldest republic.
Top Muslim Travel Tips for Patna
- Meditate in Buddha Smriti Udyaan (Buddha Memorial Park). Long/short term courses and hourly rental of meditation cell are available.
- Kali Temple - Darbhanga house - at Patna University Campus on the Bank of the Ganges - One of the oldest temple of Goddess Kali.
- Patna golf club - 25.60080, 85.09544 - With some very tough holes, this well-maintained course situated downtown will prove interesting to amateur and pros alike. The Patna Golf Club is set in beautiful surroundings.
- Maner-Sufi Saint Shrine 30km west of Patna You can buy famous Maner Ka Ladoo(Sweets). Maner Sweets is one of the popular shops that specializes in these. However, avoid going there in the late evening or night.
- P&M Mall Patliputra Kurji Road, Patliputra You can visit this mall.
- Revolving Restaurant Patna can now boast of a revolving restaurant and the biggest of its kind in the nation, situated atop the tallest tower in the city on the 18th floor of Biscomaun Bhawan near Gandhi Maidan. Based on the German technique and the 5HP motor that revolves the restaurant can be fixed to take one revolution in 45, 60 or 90 minutes.
- Take a boat-ride in the Ganges., near Gandhi ghat
- Vaishali-Ashokan Pillar 26.01400, 85.10901 48km north of Patna - You can visit this site.
You can go on excursions to the various religious and historical places in and around Patna. Do not miss a boat ride on the mighty Ganges river. When in Patna, try food typical to the region such as pua-pittha, tilkut, chiwra, makhana and the famed sattu or the farmer's staple, litti chokha, and the famous paan.
Shopping
Madhubani Paintings can be purchased from emporiums at Mauyra Lok, a shopping center located on "Dak- Bunglow" road. You can visit many malls around Frazer road/Dak Bunglow Crossing such as Vishal Mega Mart, Maurya Lok Complex and Patna Market on Ashok Rajpath, Hathwa Market, Bari Path & Alankar Palace and other shopping arcades near Boring Road Crossing
Relatively new malls include Patna Central Mall and P&M Mall Patliputra Kurji Road, Patliputra.
- Bandhan Boutique | G-9, Pushpanjali Complex, Opp. S.K. Puri Check Post, Boring Road ☎ +91 8102306282
Halal Restaurants in Patna
Bihari Style Pudina Chicken Pulao with Raita and Sabudana Cutlet - Pudina Chicken pulao or Chicken Rice with curd, Patna style
What
- Anarsa is one of the finest sweet delicacies of Bihar. It has Rice flour shell with khoya filling, with white til in the upper shell.
- Chaat - Though chaat is a very popular snack item throughout India and the special thing about 'Patna Chaat' is its authentic tamarind flavor, as opposed to the sweet and salty Delhi Chaat. Take the opportunity to relish "samosa chaat" or "tikki chaat".
- Dahi Chura Chini, which is a mixture of curd, beaten Rice and sugar, is the favourite food in North Bihar, especially in the Mithila region!
- Litti chokha is a local specialty. Litti is a primarily ball-shaped stuffed preparation, and the shape of the ball varies depending on the preparation. With a shell made of wheat flour and the taste of litti very much depends on the filling, which includes gram flour and a combination of condiments and spices. Chokha a preparation of smoked eggplant/brinjal or tomato, accompanies litti. The smoked tomato or eggplant is mashed and dressed with coriander leaves, shredded green chilies and mustard oil, which gives a distinct flavor to the chokha.
- Makhana is soft fruit grown in water. It is light fried and with little salt it serves the purpose of light Snacks.
- Sweets, especially Peda and Kalakand, which are preparations of condensed milk from Sudha Dairy Parlours. The sweets must be consumed within 7 days.
- Tilkut, Khaja are other delicacies of Bihar
- Thekua and Pudukia -
Where
Restaurants
- Mainland China, Patna Central Mall, Frazer Road
- Mcdonald's, East Gandhi Maidan
- Bansi Vihar, Near Dak Bunglow Crossing
- China Garden, Frazer Road
- Cloud 9, Boring Road
There are three affordable and good Indian restaurants just as you come out of the north train station overpass. The one in the middle has English menus.
Sweets Parlours
- Cake Palace, New Dak Bunglow Road
- Cozy Confectioners, Keshav Palace, Bailey Road
- Kwality Sweets, Boring Road
- Lucknow Sweets, Dak Bunglow Crossing
- Maner Sweets, Maurya Lok Complex, New Dak Bungalow Road
- Sweet Home, Alankar Palace, Boring Road
- Sweet Garden, Keshav Palace, Bailey Road
Sattu-pani is among the popular drinks, Lassi made of curd, dry fruits & sugar.
- Country Club International, Patliputra Colony
- Mamta Anarkali, Near Dak Bunglow Crossing
- Mamta Residency, Near Dak Bunglow Crossing
- Oasis, Boring Road
- Pind Balluchi - pind balluchi restaurant & Bar | Revolving Floor, Biscomaun Bhawan, Gandhi Maidan, Patna Opposit Gandi Maidan - Pind Balluchi is a well-known chain of restaurants with franchises in various cities, including Patna
- The Purple Lounge, SP Verma Road
- The Velocity, Near Dak Bunglow Crossing
Muslim Friendly Hotels
Patna is a growing business town, and as such hotels tend to be overpriced for the room provided. It also means that many hotels are full most nights, giving little incentive to improve facilities.
- Country Club International , Patliputra colony
- Heritage Regency, White House, Budh Marg, Near Bhumi Bikash Bank. 0.5 kilometers from Railway Station.
- Hotel Adarsh,Near Patna Junction(Railway Station)
- Hotel Akash , Frazer Road
- Hotel Anand Regency, Near Patna Junction(Railway Station)
- Hotel Clark Inn, Jamal Road
- Hotel Magadh, Bhatacharya Road-Naya Tola crossing
- Hotel Marina , Frazer Road
- Hotel Mayur , Frazer Road
- Hotel Nand, Bhatacharya Road-Naya Tola crossing
- Hotel Nesh Inn - Nandini Apartment, 28- Kidwaipuri, Patna, Bihar Near Income-tax Roundabout ☎ +91 612 2522269 - ₹1900-₹4700
- Hotel New Akash , Frazer Road
- Hotel President, Frazer Road
- Hotel Vijay Shree Deluxe, Exhibition Road NOT a budget hotel very average looking rooms start from ₹2750 a night.
- Maharaja Inn, Station Road, Rajendra Path
- Mamta Regency , Frazer Road
- Marwari Awas Grih, Dakbunglow Crossing
Other good accommodation can be found on the road leading from the train station down towards the Mithapur bus stand. Very basic rooms start at ₹400.
- Hotel Kautilya Vihar, R Block
- Hotel Samrat International Dak Bunglow Crossing
- Hotel Satkar International, Frazer Road
- Hotel Rajasthan, Frazer Road
- Hotel Republic, Exhibition Road
- Hotel Windsor, Exhibition Road Crossing
- Lemon Tree Premier | 876, Exhibition Road near Gandhi Maidan ☎ +91 612 2502700
- Hotel Panache, South Gandhi Maidan
- Hotel Gargee Grand, Exhibition Road (Near Big Bazaar)
- Hotel Ashoka, Birchand Patel Path (Near IT Office)
- Hotel Chanakya, R Block
- Hotel Maurya, South Gandhi Maidan - Landmark of Patna
- Hotel Lemon Tree Premier, Exhibition road
News & References
Travel Next
- Bodh a and the place where Buddha achieved enlightenment
- Buddhist Bodh circuit: Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna - Vaishali - Kesaria.
- Deo - city of the Sunday Temple.
- Deoghar - A town containing a famous Babadham temple. It is 200km from Patna By Railway (drop at Jasidih Junction on Patna Howarh Main Line)in Jharkhand State
- Nalanda - location of an ancient university with a nearby museum.
- Pawapuri - The Place of Nirvana (Bhagwan Mahabir) - A holy site for the Jains.
- Kesariya - Perhaps the oldest Shanti Stupa, it is situated in East Champaran District(Motihari), 170km from Patna.
- Munger - A small town on the bank of Ganga famous for Yoga.
- Nepal and Raxaul - Buses are available to Raxaul and Jogbani at the Nepali border, where you can hop on a bus to Kathmandu and Pokhra. These buses leave at about 7am from the Mithapur bus stop 3km south of the train station. They don't leave at night during summer (tourist off season). The roads going north out of town are particularly bad - sit as far forward in the bus as you can!
- Rajgir and the place Vishwa Shanti Shutpa you can joy on Areial Ropeway, You can enjoy Venuvana (Beautiful Garden)
- Ranchi
- Vaishali, A town on Bank of Ganga famous for its banana, Buddhist temple and handicrafts
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