PatnaGolghar
A giant beehive-shaped granary from 1786. Climb the spiral steps to the top for a panoramic view of Patna and the Ganga.
Best: Evening
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Local rides, outstation trips, airport transfers and pilgrimage tours from Patna, Bihar.
Famous places to visit in and around Patna
Patna
PatnaBihar Museum
A modern museum showcasing Bihar’s history from the Mauryan era onwards, including the famous Didarganj Yakshi.
Best: Tuesday to Sunday, daytime
PatnaTakht Sri Patna Sahib
One of the five Takhts of Sikhism, marking the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, with a peaceful gurudwara and langar.
Best: Gurpurab celebrations
PatnaMahavir Mandir
One of north India’s most visited Hanuman temples, right next to Patna Junction, famous for its naivedyam laddoos.
Best: Tuesdays and Saturdays
VaishaliAncient Vaishali
The excavated remains of one of the world’s earliest republics, where the Buddha preached his last sermon. Nearby stands a lion-topped Ashokan pillar.
Best: October to March
KesariyaKesariya Stupa
One of the tallest Buddhist stupas in the world, rising in terraces from the plains of East Champaran.
Best: Winter mornings