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Bihar's ancient riverside capital on the Ganga - the Sikh Takht Sri Patna Sahib, the granary Golghar, a fine museum and the ruins of Pataliputra.
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The sweet spot for visiting Patna is October to March. Give it 2 days to do it justice. Budget roughly ₹4,500-₹8,500 per person for a DIY trip. It is a good fit if you are after culture and heritage and spiritual travel. First-time DIY travellers can manage it comfortably, and it is a sensible pick for solo women travellers.
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0.3 km from Patna centre
Bihar Museum is a state museum located in Patna. It was partially opened in August 2015. 'The children's museum', the main entrance area, and an orientation theatre were the only parts opened to the public in August 2…
0.5 km from Patna centre
Daroga Prasad Rai Path, formerly Serpentine Road, is a major thoroughfare, which runs through the upscale part of Western Patna in India. Daroga Prasad Rai Path is a residential street, which connects Hartali Mor and …
0.6 km from Patna centre
Pataliputra, adjacent to modern-day Patna, Bihar, was a city in ancient India, originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatashatru in 490 BCE, as a small fort near the Ganges river. Udayin laid the foundation of the city of…
0.6 km from Patna centre
Beer Chand Patel Path is major thoroughfare in Patna. It branches off from Income Tax Golamber and terminates at R-Block Golamber.
0.6 km from Patna centre
Bankipur is a neighbourhood and residential area in Patna, in the Indian state of Bihar. It is located on the bank of the river Ganges. The prime attraction is the Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library built by Khan Bahadur K…
0.8 km from Patna centre
Kidwaipuri, also known as P&T Colony, is a neighbourhood of Patna. It is centrally located residential colony of Patna, adjacent to Nageshwar Colony. Sri Krishna Nagar, Buddha colony and Patna Women's College mark oth…
0.9 km from Patna centre
Bailey Road is a road and neighbourhood in Patna, India. It connects Patna with Danapur. It starts near Income Tax Golambar and ends in Danapur, running through the heart of the city. It is one of the most important r…
0.9 km from Patna centre
The Department of Science, Technology and Technical Education is a department of Government of Bihar. It is the administrative body for all technical institutions established by Government of Bihar. The department is …
1 km from Patna centre
Boring Road, is an area in Patna, India. It encompasses the majority of residence of retired IAS and IPS services officers along with several Head Branches of show Rooms and business entities. It starts from the corne…
1.1 km from Patna centre
Hardinge Park officially known as Shaheed Veer Kunwar Singh Azadi Park is a public park in the city of Patna built by British Raj in 1916. The park was initially named after Viceroy Charles Hardinge and was built in h…
1.1 km from Patna centre
Hardinge Road, also spelled as Harding Road is a major road and administrative locality in central Patna, Bihar, India. The road forms part of the city's historic administrative district and is associated with several…
1.1 km from Patna centre
The General Post Office, Patna is a British Raj building located in Patna, Bihar, India. It is the central post office of the city of Patna and the headquarters of India Post's Bihar Circle. It is located on the inter…
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Hotel Chanakya, Birchand Patel Path Flyover (Gardner Road Flyover), Patna - 800028, Bihar, India
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Capital House Hotel, Doctor Shreenivas Path, Patna - 803210, Bihar, India
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Siddhartha Inn, East Boring Canal Road, Patna - 800028, Bihar, India
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Mayur Hotel, Fraser Road (Mazrul Haque Path), Patna - 803210, Bihar, India
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Hotel Bhavya Regency, Station Road, Patna - 803210, Bihar, India
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Underground Cafe & Resturant, Boring Road, Patna - 800023, Bihar, India
The best time to visit Patna is October to March.
Plan for about 2 days to see Patna at an easy pace.
Nearest airport: Jay Prakash Narayan (PAT) ~7 km. Nearest railhead: Patna Junction / Rajendra Nagar. By road: On NH from Delhi/Kolkata along the Ganga.
A DIY trip to Patna starts around ₹4,500-₹8,500 per person, depending on stays, travel and season.
Yes - Patna is a sensible pick for first-time DIY travellers and solo women travellers, if you plan the basics ahead.
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