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Indian City Travel Guide >> Patna |
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| Main Languages |
Bhojpuri, Maithili, Hindi and English |
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| Population | Approx. 12,285,470 | ||
| Area | 107.08 sq.kms. | ||
| October to March | October to March | ||
| Temperature | Summer-Max: 43oC
Min: 21oC Winter - Max: 20oC Min: 6oC |
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| Main Attraction |
Gol Ghar |
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About Patna |
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Along the banks of River Ganga is Patna, (originally known as Pataliputra), the capital of Bihar. It is an immensely fertile, arched stretch of land and has a great history and cultural heritage. It was named "PATNA" in the 16th century under the great Afghan king, Sher Shah Suri. It is one of Indiaps upcoming metros. It has a number of historic monuments. |
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| Attractions In & Around | |||
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Agam Kuna :- It is said that Ashoka made this
well. It is presumed that the well has endless source of water. Once many
motors were put to empty the well but even after days, the well could not
be dried. Gol Ghar :- Gol Ghar is 1 km away from Patna city and it is a huge beehive shaped structure built in 1786 by Captain John Garstin, following the famine of 1770. This is used as a state granary to meet eventuality during famine. Tourists get the birdps eye view of the whole city from the top of the dome. Khuda Baksh Library :- Known as the “world of manuscripts” in India, this is a treasure house of medieval manuscripts and is famous for its rare Arabic and Persian manuscripts, rich paintings and numerous volumes of rare books. Kumharar :- 6 kms. from Patna is Kumharar, where tourists can find remains of the ancient city of Pataliputra. An 80-pillared hall belonging to the Mauryan dynasty has also been found on excavations. The place is surrounded by greenery and gives a very scenic look. Patna museum :- The museum is located in Dedarganj and is the oldest museum in Bihar, established in 1917. It houses about 57,000 items of archeological importance and also has a collection of 22,000 old coins. Stone Mosque :- Built in 1621 by Parvezshah, son of emperor Jahangir, this mosque is also known as Sanji Masjid and the structure is a marvel of architecture. Takth Harmandir :- Built of white marble this is actually a Sikh shrine, commissioned by Maharaja Ranjit Singh to commemorate the birth of the last Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind. One can get to see the personal belongings of the guru with special permission. The Planetarium :- The Patna Planetarium is one of the largest planetariums in Asia and attracts a large number of domestic as well as foreign tourists. It has regular film shows on subjects related to astronomy and also holds exhibitions. The Sanjay Gandhi Botanical :- The botanical garden is situated on the famous Baily road and has numerous birds and animals. The garden attracts many children and wooden house built on a tree is the main attraction here. It also has an artificial lake where boating can be enjoyed. Getting in, Around & Away AIR : Patna has an airport of its own with all the major airlines having air services to and fro from the place. RAIL : Patna is well connected by superfast and passenger trains with the major cities of the country. Tourist Information Center 1 Tourist Information Centers(Govt) Government of India Tourist Office Sudama Palace Complex, 5th Floor, Kankarbagh Road. Patna (Ph: 0612-345776) The Bihar State Government Tourist Office Fraser Road. Patna Ph: (0612)210219 Tourist information centre Patna Tel: (0612)225295 Tourist information centre Indian Airlines Tel: (0612)223199
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