Historical Places in Patna
Golghar
This building was made to store pulses and grain when the problem of flu hit Bihar, but later it was declared a tourist attraction. The winding staircase around this monument offers a breathtaking view of the entire city and the River Ganga flowing nearby.
Location: Gandhi Maidan, Patna, 800001 Bihar, India
Timing: 10 am- 5 pm
Entry fees: Rs 5
Ruins of Pataliputra or Kumhrar
It has undergone various excavation operations to unearth architectural ruins like the Anand Vihar, Arogya Vihar, Assembly Hall, and the Durakhi Devi Temple. The most prominent remnants are of eighty-pillared-hall that was known as Ashoka's market hall, palace, etc.
Agam Kuan
It is considered by the locals that king Ashoka had killed his hundred brothers and dropped them in this well. People now throw coins and flowers in the well to get their wishes and prayers heard. This place is also used for conducting various religious ceremonies and Hindu weddings.
Location: Near Shitala Devi Temple, Patna, Bihar, India
Patna Museum
This museum's highlights are its Geological gallery, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Gallery, National History Gallery, and a Persian manuscript called Shahnama. Another prized possession of this museum is an exquisite collection of British-period paintings.
Location: Vidyapati Marg, Patna India
Timing: 10 am- 4:30 pm
Entry fees: Rs 100
Naghol Kothi
The building is an excellent example of medieval time's breathtaking architecture and has beautiful paintings on its walls. It is also known as the most photogenic place in Patna, surrounded by a lush green garden. You can discover the rich history of this building, take a stroll in the garden, and learn more about the culture and traditions of the Mughal rulers here.
Harmandir Takht
It was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh and is considered the holiest of five Takhts of the Sikh authority. Some relics of Guru Gobind Singh, along with his pair of sandals and sacred sword, are also preserved in this shrine. Hukamnamas of Guru Gobind Singh contained in a book also have been kept in this holy Gurdwara.
Location: Patna - Aurangabad Rd, Mithapur Farm Area, Patna 800001 India
Timing: 2:30 am- 10 pm
Begu Hajjam Mosque
The distinctive feature of this mosque is its glazed tiles and the doorway with fine carvings. The mosque attracts thousands of visitors throughout the year, but during the season of Ramadan, it turns into a sea of celebration.
Location: Nr. Khajekalan Ghat, Patna
Padri Ki Haveli
One of the rarest photographs of Mother Teresa of her young age is kept at this church. It is also believed that Mother Teresa got her training at this church before starting her noble work for society.
Location: Fino Payments Bank, Ashok Rajpath, Sadikpur, Patna, Bihar 800008, India
Timing: 6:00 am- 8:00 pm
Jalan Museum
You can also find here furniture, symbols, and figures made of stone, metal, glass, earthenware, porcelain, and ivory. The Jalan family still lives in one part of this palatial building; that is why you will have to take special permission before visiting this museum.
Location: Sher Shah's Fort, Patna, Bihar
Timing: 9 am- 11 am
Gandhi Maidan
The ground houses the tallest statue of Mahatma Gandhi that rises to over seventy feet. Several fairs and exhibitions are also held here, the most famous one among them being the fortnight-long Book Fair. Cricket matches are also held here, and people gather here to meditate and enjoy a morning walk.
Location: East Golghar Falls Near Bank Of Ganga River, Patna 800001 India
Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library
It is a unique repository of the ancient heritage, preserved in the form of palm-leaf, deer-skin, sundry materials, and cloth. The library has two spacious reading rooms, one for scholars and researchers and the other for readers.
Location: Ashok Raj Path, Patna
Historical Places near Patna
Ashokan Pillar
The pillar represents the axis on which the entire world spins in both Buddhism and Hinduism. The stones that have been used in the construction of the pillar are white and red sandstone from Mathura and fine grain sandstone from Varanasi.
Location: Near Buddhist monastery, Vaishali, India
Distance from Patna: 30 kilometers
Nalanda Mahavihara
This archeological site includes shrines, viharas (residential and educational buildings), stupas, and important artworks in stone, metal, and stucco. It is spread over an area of twenty-three hectares and testifies Buddhism's development into a religion.
Location: Nalanda, Bihar, India
Timing: 9:00 am- 5: 00 pm
Distance from Patna: 85 kilometers
Kesaria Buddha Stupa
Rising to a height of one hundred and four feet, it is considered to be one of the tallest stupas in the entire world. It is a six-floor structure that stands as a reminder of Lord Buddha's last days and his humanitarian approach.
Location: Kesariya Road, Tajpur Deur, Bihar 845424
Timing: 6:00 am- 6: 00 pm
Distance from Patna: 110 kilometers
Vishwa Shanti Stupa
It has been constructed atop Ratnagiri Hill with white marble and several precious stones. The relics of Lord Buddha have been enshrined on the top and foundation of the stupa.
Distance from Patna: 100 kilometers
Vishnupad Temple
This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and consists of his footprint, also known as Dharmasila. It has eight embossed pillars, and a fifty-one-kilogram golden flag stands on the top of this temple. The temple is especially famous for being the main center for pind daan.
Location: Chand Chaura, Gaya 823001
Timing: 6:30 am- 9: 30 pm
Distance from Patna: 100 kilometers
Buddha Stupa
There are two Stupas here, Stupa 1 and Stupa 2, that have been named based on their excavation and discovery. The primary Buddha Stupa here contains one-eighth of the slag of Buddha in a stone coffin. The second Buddha Stupa houses a coffin containing debris of Buddha.
Location: Vaishali 800001, India
Distance from Patna: 55 kilometers
Chhoti Dargah
It has the exquisite tomb of Shah Daulat and has been a pilgrimage site for a long period of time. You'll also find a huge tank in front of the mausoleum that is known to hold great spiritual significance. Mughal emperors Babar and Sikandar Lodi also visited this mausoleum during the ancient era.
Distance from Patna: 30 kilometers
Dungeshwari Cave Temples
The caves here also feature Hindu shrines that are called Sujata Sthan by the natives.
Location: Mahakala, Gaya, Bihar
Distance from Patna: 101 kilometers
Vishal Garh
It is believed to be the parliament house where all the federal assembly representatives assembled to discuss the problems and legislate. There is a Coronation tank here called Abhishek Pushkarn, where all the elected representatives were anointed.
Location: Near Coronation Tank, Vaishali, Bihar
Distance from Patna: 55 kilometers