About Patna - Bihar
About Patna
Patna is the capital of Bihar state is located on the south bank of the river Ganga.
Patna was known as Pataliputra during 600 B.C.. Patna was the capital of the Magadha Empire under the Haryanka, Nanda, Mauryan, Sunga, Gupta, Pala and during the Islamic period the seat of power for the Suri dynasty.
Ancient Patna or Pataliputra was the seat of learning fine arts. The present modern patna is now the most populous city of Bihar.
Sight Seeing Places in and around Patna
Golghar
Hanuman Mandir
Kumhrar
Patna Museum
Patna Planetarium
Qila House
State Secretariat Building:
Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb
How to Reach Patna :
By Air : The nearest Airport is Patna 8 kms away.
By Rail : Patna has railway station well in city limits.
By Road : Patna is well connected by ASRTC & Private bus services.