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Patna Travel Guide
Exploring the Cultural Heartland of Patna: A Travel Guide
Patna is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Bihar. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage and history, as well as its modern urban center.
Patna has a long and rich history, and it was an important center of power and culture during the ancient, medieval, and modern periods. The city is home to many historical monuments, such as the famous Golghar, a large granary built by the British East India Company in the 18th century.
Another must-see attraction in Patna is the Patna Museum which displays a good collection of historical artifacts and art pieces. The Museum has a rich collection of ancient sculptures, coins, and paintings, including a rare manuscript of the Mahabharata and a piece of the Buddha's ashes.
Patna is also home to many religious sites, such as the Harmandir Saheb, a revered Sikh temple, and the Mahavir Mandir, one of the most famous Hindu temples in the city. The Patna City is also one of the oldest seat of Buddhism, and it is home to many ancient Buddhist sites, such as the Khuda Baksh Oriental Library, which houses rare Arabic and Persian manuscripts.
Patna is also a modern city, and it is home to many shopping centers, restaurants, and cafes. Visitors can also enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges River, which flows through the city, or take a leisurely stroll along the riverfront promenade.
The best time to visit Patna is between October and March, when the weather is cool and pleasant. Visitors should note that the city can be quite hot and humid during the summer months.
Overall, Patna is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, culture, and religious diversity. The city offers visitors a glimpse into the rich heritage and diversity of India and a chance to experience the traditional and modern way of life in the region.
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Patna Museum
Located in the city of Patna, Bihar, Patna Museum, locally known as the Jadoo Ghar, is a very popular museum that houses more than 50,000 rare art objects. These include Indian artifacts from the ancient, middle ages and British colonial era. It was built in 1917 and was started on 3rd April of the same year to house the historical artifacts established in Patna during the British rule. The rich collection of the museum will take you into the past to remind you of Indian history and glory.
Buddha Smriti Park
Buddha Smriti Park is a large urban park constructed by the Government of Patna to commemorate the 2554th anniversary of Lord Buddha. Inaugurated in 2010 by the 14th Dalai Lama himself, the main attraction of the park is the massive Pataliputra Karuna Stupa located at the center of the park. At the time of its inauguration, two special saplings spread over 22 acres were planted here - one from Bodh Gaya and the other from Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. The park is maintained by Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited.
Eco Park
Patna Eco Park is a large, green area that has been created to provide a natural place for visitors to relax. There are over 3000 varieties of flora, a children's park, boating rides, jogging, and cycling paths, food courts, themed natural decorations, and the occasional display of sculptures. It is the only place in the crowded city where the air feels fresh and calms the green eyes for a while. With a lot to offer, Eco Park has become one of the most preferred tourist places in Patna.
Golghar
This circular structure is so named because of its round shape. It was originally a granary which was constructed in 1786 by the British Army to be used as a storehouse. Protruding from the center of the lush green garden, the stupa-shaped structure of the Golghar is a fascinating sight to behold. It is surrounded by a flight of 145 stairs that take you to the top, from where you can have a view of the entire city. A calm feeling includes the gentle breeze blowing at the peak as you glimpse the view of the ancient city in front of you.
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park is one of India's 16 largest biological parks which was established in 1973 as a small garden. This park is also famous as the Sanjay Gandhi Botanical and Zoological Garden or Patna Zoo and is one of the top tourist attractions in Patna. Spread over an area of 618966.69 sq ft. This zoo contains 800 animals of approximately 110 species. As per their nature, the animals are further kept in various rooms, like Saap Ghar (snake house), and Machhali Ghar (fish aquarium). The visitors get to see more tigers, leopards, jackals, blackbucks, elephants, Himalayan black bears, zebras, and giraffes. Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan also has Indian rhinoceros, pythons, emus, hippopotamus, white peacocks, and crocodiles.
Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji (Patna Sahib)
Takht Shri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib is considered to be the second holiest Takht. Revered as the birthplace of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj, it is one of the five seats of the temporal authority of the Sikhs and is consecrated by three Sikh Gurus. It was built by the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780–1839). A symbol of valor and fearlessness, it inspires great piety among the pilgrims and occupies a place in the proud heritage of the city of Patna. Takht Shri Harimandir Sahib Ji is also known as Patna Sahib
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