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India-Bihar-
Patna |
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Introduction :
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Patna once called Pataliputra the capital of Bihar, is among the world's
oldest capital cities with unbroken history of many centuries as
imperial metropolis. Patna's most remarkable monument dates from the
British era. The huge grain storage house known as Golghar, the "round
house" - now a symbol of the city. A very fertile arched stretch of land
along the bank of the Ganga, the history and heritage of modern day
Patna go back well over two millennia. |
| Area |
42 sq. km |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 43 °C, Min 21
°C.
Winter : Max 20°C, Min 6 °C. |
| Language |
Hindi, English, Bhojpuri, Maithali,
Urdu, Maghi |
| STD Code |
0612 |
| Rainfall |
120 cms |
| Best Time to Visit |
October to April. |
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How to get there :
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Air: Patna is connected by air to Calcutta and Delhi and a few other
places by Daily flights
Rail: Connected to Bombay, Calcutta, Guwahati, Ranchi, Varanasi.
Road: Nalanda- 90 kms, Rajgir- 102 kms, Pawapuri- 90 kms, Gaya- 172
kms, Bodhgaya- 179 kms, Raxaul- 210 kms, Ranchi- 335 kms, Muzzafarpur- 72 kms,
Sasaram- 152 kms, Vaishali- 56 kms, Calcutta- 653 kms, Delhi- 997 kms.
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Places to Visit : |
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Agam Kuan |
Botanical & Zoological Garden |
Golghar |
Jalan Museum |
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Gandhi Sangrahalaya |
Mahavir Temple |
Patna Museum |
Sher Shah Suri Masjid |
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Martyr's Memorial |
Takth HarMandir |
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Excursions : |
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Nalanda |
Gaya |
Bodhgaya |
Rajgir |
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Vaishali |
Muner |
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Shopping : |
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As such Patna does not have any special item
to offer but the markets are good for shopping. Shops offer local
handicrafts from all over Bihar. One can buy decorative pieces made out
of stone and 'lac'. Jewellery made of beads is quite popular. One can
also buy 'Tilcoot'- a sweet. |
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