Patna is an ancient city on the south bank of the Ganges River in Bihar, India. As state capital, it’s home to Bihar Museum, a contemporary landmark exhibiting bronze sculptures and old coins from the region. Also known as Pataliputra tourist can visit Indo-Saracenic–style Patna Museum displays a casket believed to contain the Buddha’s ashes. Close to the river, the Golghar is a domed colonial granary overlooking the city. Patna served as the seat of power, political and cultural centre of the Indian subcontinent during the Maurya and Gupta empires.
People from Patna were greatly involved in the India’s independence movement and people in large numbers took part against in it against British rule. Patna has long been a major agricultural hub and centre of trade. Well connected by rail, road and air with all major towns, it is an important business and luxury brand centre of eastern India. Patna ttrachuge nbers of tourist during festivals such as Chhath, a major ancient festival in Bihar.
Durga Puja, held in September–October, is Patna’s another important festival; it is an occasion for glamorous celebrations. Among the city’s other festivals, are Saraswati Puja, Eid, Holi, Christmas, Vishwakarma Puja, Makar Sankranti, Raksha Bandhan and Rath Yatra. Cultural events include the Patna Book Fair, Patna Sahib Mahotsav, the Patna Film Festival, Bihar Diwas, Rajgir Mahotsav, Vaishali Mahotsav and the Sonepur Cattle Fair in neighbouring towns.
There are numerous places fo visit in Patna such as Takht Sri Patna Sahib is the birthplace of the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, Gobind Singh and one of the Five Takhts of Sikhism. There are five other Gurdwaras in Patna which are related to different and worth visiting such as Gurdwara Pahila Bara Gurdwara Gobind Ghat,Gurdwara Guru ka Bagh,Gurdwara Bal Leela,Gurdwara Handi Sahib and Prakash Punj. Padri Ki Haveli, High Court, Golghar, Sultan Palace and Secretariat Building are examples of British architecture.
Gandhi Maidan is a historic ground in Patna where several freedom movement rallies took place. Nealy built Buddha Smriti Park near Patna Junction are also major tourist attraction. Tourist can visit Patna Planetarium or Indira Gandhi Planetarium in Patna’s Indira Gandhi Science Complex, one of the largest planetariums in Asia. Tourists.can also visit Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan (Patna Zoo). Another place worth visiting for tourist is the Eco Park is located in Jawaharlal Nehru Marg.
