Patna City Local Sightseeing Day Tour

Explore the cultural and historical richness of Patna on a city tour. Visit the iconic Golghar granary for panoramic views, delve into the ancient history at Patna Museum, and pay homage at the sacred Mahavir Mandir, experiencing the blend of tradition, history, and spirituality in Bihar's capital city.

Highlights

• Visit places like the Gandhi Sanghralaya, Patna Museum, Gol Ghar, Buddha Smriti Park, and many more during this tour.
• A hassle-free 8-hour tour of the city takes you around the important attractions as per your convenience.
• Service of a well-maintained car and an experienced driver.

Patna City Local Sightseeing Day Tour Overview

• The city of Patna, which used to be known as Pataliputra in ancient times, has a long-lost history attached to it. Patna is situated on the southern end of the Ganga. The city is blessed with rich, fertile soils due to the presence of Ghaghara, Gandak, Punpun, and Sone.
• The city has long historical ties dating back to 493 B.C. The name of the city was given by the great Magadha king Ajathashatru, who fortified what was then called Pataligrama. Udayi, the son of the great ruler Ajathashatru, succeeded the dynasty and transformed the village into a town known as Pataliputra. A number of rulers seated and ruled on the throne of Pataliputra; some of them were the Haryanka, Nanda, Gupta, Mauryan, Pala, Sunga, and Suri’s. Many foreign wonders, like Fa-Hien and Megantheses, had visited Paltiputra.
  
  

Patna City Local Sightseeing Day Tour Suggested Itinerary

• The driver will pick you up from the hotel/residence address within Patna city limits at a time selected while booking.
• During the course of the tour, you may visit the following suggested places or add a few of your own:
• Gandhi Sanghralaya: The museum highlights the role of the father of the nation, i.e., Indian independence. Set up in a serene atmosphere, it provides a glimpse of the lifetime of Mahatma Gandhi. 
• Gol Ghar: Golghar, or Gol Ghar, is a granary located to the west of Gandhi Maidan. Captain John Garstin built the architectural marvel in 1786. The purpose of building this granary was to store goods during times of floods and famines.
• Patna Museum: The Patna Museum houses an impressive collection of Mauryan and Gupta stone sculptures. The museum contains an unusual collection of historical artefacts like weapons, Rajasthan miniatures, etc.
• Folk Art Museum: The Folk Art Museum was located at Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir in 1963.The Folk Art Museum houses folk musical instruments, costumes, and jewellery. The museum houses ceramic samples dating back to 500 BC.
• ISKCON Temple: Dedicated to Lord Krishna, ISKCON Temple houses idols measuring nearly 3 feet, which have been placed on 24-carat gold-plated thrones.
• Buddha Smriti Park: Buddha Smriti Park is dedicated to Lord Buddha and was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in the year 2010. At the park, Dalai Lama planted two scared bodhi trees, one of which was bought from Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka and the other from the holy land of Bodh Gaya.
• Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park: One of the largest in India, the park is a habitat for more than 800 animals of about 110 species.
• Patan Devi Temple, a major pilgrimage centre, houses a huge number of tourists every year on Vijaya Dashami.
• Agam Kaun: The word Agam Kuan, which means "unfathomable, is said to date back to the period of Maurya Emperor Asoka. He used the well to torture people. The folklore states that this was the well where Asoka threw 99 of his elder brothers after murdering them to obtain the throne of the Mauryan Empire.
• Phulwari Sharif: The Phulwari Sharif has strings attached to Sufi culture. The Phulwari Sharif is a hub of religious, cultural, and social activities for Sufis. Pir Mujib discovered the tourist destination in the 18th century.
• Begu Hajjam Mosque: Begu Hajjam Mosque is on the eastern end of Khajekalan Ghat. It was constructed under the Husain dynasty, under the orders of Alauddin Hussain Shah, in 1489.
• At the completion of your tour, the driver will drop you back at your hotel/residence in Patna city limits.