Saturday, 16 September 2017

Tourist Attractions in Patna

                                     Tourist Attractions in Patna

If history fascinates you, land in Patna, the capital of Bihar on your vacation. Patna has ancient elements written all over it. It is the largest town in Bihar and its history dates back to 3000 years. During ancient times, the city was famously known as Pataliputra and it served capital of Magadha kingdom. Ruled by various dynasties, the land reflects the influences of varied culture and lifestyle. You may want to take a long vacation to enjoy the essence of Patna, which was one amongst the earliest lands inhabited. Here are the top 15 important places to visit in Patna, which would bring to your mind’s eye the spirits of the city.


Some of the significant Tourist Attractions in Patna that are well worth a visit on your Tour to Patna are:



Gol Ghar :- This bee hive shaped granary was built in the year 1770 after the outbreak of a terrible famine. It is one of the oldest British structures in the city and once you reach its top after climbing a series of steps, you will get a good view of the River Ganges and the city.
Harmandirji :- Built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, this dome shaped structure houses many Sikh scriptures and personal belongings of Guru Gobind Singh.
Kumhrar :- An archaeologist's delight, this spot is marked by a huge 80 pillared hall. It is actually the ruins of Ashokan Pataliputra which in its heyday was comparable to Venice of the East.
Jalan Museum :- The personal collection of Diwan Bahadur Radhakrishnan Jalan is housed in this museum. The jade collection, the beautiful Chinese paintings and the exquisite filigree work of the Mughal period form a part of its excellent repertoire.
Agam Kuan :- Believed to date back to the Ashokan period, this deep well draws a large number of visitors.
Patna Museum :- Locally known as the Jadu Ghar, this museum houses an amazing collection of bronze sculptures and terracotta figures. Its most precious object is the Didarganj Yakshi.
The Hanuman Mandir, the Phulwari Shareef, the Patna Planetarium, the Pathar ki Masjid, the Padri Ki Haveli are some of the other Tourist Attractions in Patna that deserve to be a part of your itinerary.

Agam Kuan


Buddha Smriti Park




Golghar




Mahavir Mandir




Patna Museum




Sanjay Gandhi Botanical Garden





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