General Information
Patna the capital of Bihar, was also know as Pataliputra in ancient times,
the Buddhist trail begins here,the also city treasures the collection of
Hindu and Buddhist sculptures.
State Name
Bihar
Distance from Major Cities
Nalanda-90 km, Rajgir-102 km, Pawapuri-90 km, Gaya-172 km Bodhgaya-179 km,
Raxaul-210 km, Ranchi-335 km, Muzzafarpur-72 km, Sasaram- 152 km,
Vaishali-56 km, Calcutta-653 km, Delhi-997 km.
Weather / Climate
Summer - March-June Max. 43, Min. 21 Winter - November-March Max. 20, Min.
6 Rainfall: 120 cms
Also Known As
was also know as Pataliputra in ancient times,
Population
Approx. 12,285,470
Religions (Major Religion)
Buddhism, Hinduism
Language
Bhojpuri, Maithili, Hindi and English
Cuisine
Bharwaan Karele(Stuffed bitter gourd) Sattu Ki Roti Alu Beet(Potato beet
rolls) Chawal ki Kheer(Rice sweet)
Restaurants
Gaurav's Restaurant, in the Hotel Swayam Siddhi,Bansi Vihar, Fraser Rd,
Mayfair Ice Cream Parlour, Fraser Rd,
Temples
Laxmi Narayan Temple,Takth Harmandir,
Monuments
Quila House (Museum),Padri ki Haveli - an 18th century catholic church,Bari
Dargah,Sher Shah Suri Masjid,Golghar
Other Attractions
The Sanjay Gandhi Botanical,The Planetarium,Patna museum,Khuda Baksh
Library,Kumrahar-archaeological site.
Wildlife
Jaivik Udyan (Zoological Garden,Biological Park – a zoo cum botanical
garden.
Excursions
Maner 29 kms, Sasaram 148 kms, Sonepur 25 kms, Vaishali 56 kms, Nalanda 90
kms, Rajgir 102 kms, Gaya 174 kms, Bodhgaya 179 kms
Area
107.08 sq.kms.
Things To Buy
handicrafts,decorative pieces made out of stone and 'lac,. Jewellery,
Airport
Patna Airport
Rail Road
Patna Railway Station
GOI Tourist Office
Government of India Tourist Office Sudama Palace Complex, 5th Floor,
Kankarbagh Road. Patna,The Bihar State Government Tourist Office Fraser
Road.Patna
Entertainment
Patna Games Hall Whitehill Avenue Patna Ayr Ayrshire, KA6 7LY Tel: 01292
531198
Best Season
October to March
