Places to Visit in Patna
Updated November 2026 · Patna Tour travel desk
Patna – the ancient Pataliputra, capital of the Mauryan and Gupta empires – mixes 2,000-year-old ruins, one of India’s best modern museums, a holy Sikh Takht and lively Ganga ghats. Most highlights can be covered in one well-planned day by car.
पटना में घूमने की सबसे अच्छी जगहें — गोलघर, बिहार म्यूज़ियम, तख़्त श्री पटना साहिब, कुम्हरार, अगम कुआँ, गांधी घाट की गंगा आरती और बहुत कुछ। एक दिन का पूरा प्लान और लोकल टूर पैकेज यहाँ देखें।
- Best time
- October – March
- Ideal stay
- 1–2 days
- Airport
- Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT)
- Getting around
- Cab, auto-rickshaw, e-rickshaw
Top places
- 1
Bihar Museum
World-class museum on Bailey Road with galleries on Bihar’s history, the famous Didarganj Yakshi and a children’s museum. Plan 2–3 hours. Closed on Mondays.
- 2
Golghar
Beehive-shaped granary built in 1786 after the great famine. Climb the spiral steps for a wide view of the Ganga and the city. Next to Gandhi Maidan.
- 3
Takht Sri Harimandir Ji, Patna Sahib
Birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and one of the five Sikh Takhts, in old Patna City. Langar is served to everyone. Cover your head and remove shoes.
- 4
Kumhrar
Excavated remains of Mauryan Pataliputra, including the base of an 80-pillared hall. A quiet park with a small site museum.
- 5
Agam Kuan
An ancient well linked by legend to Emperor Ashoka, with the Sitala Devi temple next door. Short stop on the way to Patna City.
- 6
Gandhi Ghat (NIT Ghat)
The best place to see the evening Ganga Aarti in Patna. Boat rides on the Ganga are available nearby in season.
- 7
Gandhi Maidan
Historic ground at the heart of the city, surrounded by Golghar, the Gandhi statue and the Sri Krishna Science Centre.
- 8
Mahavir Mandir
One of North India’s most visited Hanuman temples, right outside Patna Junction, famous for its naivedyam laddoo.
- 9
Buddha Smriti Park
Landscaped park near Patna Junction with a stupa, meditation centre and a sapling from the Bodhi tree lineage.
- 10
Eco Park (Rajdhani Vatika)
Large green park with lakes, boating and walking trails – popular with families in the evening.
- 11
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park (Patna Zoo)
Big city zoo and botanical garden on Bailey Road; good for a half day with children.
- 12
Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library
Historic library with rare Arabic and Persian manuscripts, on Ashok Rajpath.
- 13
Padri ki Haveli
Bihar’s oldest church (St. Mary’s), in Patna City – combine it with a visit to Patna Sahib.
- 14
Patna Museum (Jadu Ghar)
The older city museum with archaeology, natural history and colonial-era collections.
- 15
Indira Gandhi Planetarium
Popular planetarium shows on Bailey Road – a good indoor option in summer.
One-day Patna sightseeing plan
- Morning: Takht Sri Patna Sahib and Padri ki Haveli in Patna City (go early to avoid traffic).
- Late morning: Agam Kuan and Kumhrar on the way back west.
- Afternoon: Bihar Museum (closed Mondays) – lunch at the museum café or Boring Road.
- Evening: Golghar sunset view, then the Ganga Aarti at Gandhi Ghat.
Tips for visiting Patna
- Hire a cab for the day – sights are spread from Bailey Road to Patna City (about 15 km apart).
- Avoid Patna City lanes at peak office hours; start there early.
- Carry a scarf/handkerchief to cover your head at Patna Sahib.
- October to March is the most comfortable season; summers cross 40 °C.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are enough for Patna sightseeing?
One full day covers the main sights (Patna Sahib, Bihar Museum, Golghar, Kumhrar and the Ganga Aarti). Add a second day for Patna Zoo, Eco Park and shopping, or use Patna as a base for Bodh Gaya and Rajgir day trips.
Which is the most famous place in Patna?
Takht Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib, Golghar and the Bihar Museum are the most visited places in Patna.
Is Bihar Museum open on Monday?
No, the Bihar Museum is closed on Mondays. Check current timings before you visit.
Where can I see the Ganga Aarti in Patna?
The evening Ganga Aarti is held at Gandhi Ghat (near NIT Patna).
पटना में घूमने के लिए कितने दिन चाहिए?
मुख्य जगहें (पटना साहिब, बिहार म्यूज़ियम, गोलघर, कुम्हरार, गंगा आरती) एक दिन में कार से आराम से देखी जा सकती हैं।
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