A unique, whitewashed dome with a spiraled staircase, Golghar was built by Captain John Garstin in 1786 as a granary for the British army garrisoned in the city. The most amazing thing to note about this structure is that the huge dome, 29 m in height and 125 m in diameter, is not supported by any pillars! Golghar was meant to be the first in a series of similar structures intended to act as a preventive measure against frequent famines in the area. None of the other ‘golghars’ were ultimately built, giving us a one-of-a-kind building that you must-visit in Patna.
A revered seat of learning in ancient India, Nalanda was one of the earliest universities in the country and home to students from India, Tibet, China, Korea and Central Asia.About 95 km from Patna, this glorious scholastic and monastic institution today tells its stories through its ruins of stupas, shrines and viharas. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the attraction also features a fascinating archeological museum next to the ruins. Displays include the Nalanda University seal, bronze and stone sculptures. Also visit the Xuan Zang Memorial Hall, built by the Chinese in honor of the famous traveler, while you are here.
One of the largest temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman, Patna’s Mahavir Temple is a tranquil oasis in a crowded urban jungle. Most likely built in the 17th century, the temple started gaining popularity after India’s partition in 1947 when a large number of Hindu refugees from the newly-created Pakistan started settling down in the city. Besides the beautiful idol of Lord Hanuman, the temple is also home to a ‘floating stone’ from the legendary Ram Setu.
A grand building constructed in 1917 especially for the museum founded by Sir Edward Gait, the then Lieutenant Governor of Bihar; the structure that houses the Patna Museum is a site in itself. Created as a place to display historical and archeological finds of note discovered in and around the city, today it displays over 20,000 exhibits. While here, focus on the fossil of a 200-million-year-old tree classified as a Dadoxylon, the Buddha Relic Casket – a soapstone casket said to contain the ashes of Mahatma Buddha, the 2300-year-old Didarganj Yakshi, an ancient sculpture, and museum’s various galleries like the Natural History Gallery, which would be endlessly amazing if you’re traveling with kids.
Locally called Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan, this botanical garden was founded in 1969. This is one of the best places to visit in Patna for couples which is home to a vast variety of flora and fauna. The botanical garden is also called the Patna zoo and people can come here with kids to enjoy some exciting things like elephant ride and toy train.
Gandhi Ghat, a popular religious site located on the banks of the river Ganga is also a prominent tourist spot in Patna as the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were immersed at this place. The main attraction of this beautiful site in the Ganga Aarti in which a group of priests dressed in saffron robes offer prayers with 51 lamps.
One of the the Major touristy attraction of 5 Popular Place to Visit near Patna is Gaya. it is located 100 km from Patna. It is situated on the banks of Falgu River with rocky hills like Mangla-Gauri, Ram-Sheila and Brahmayoni on the other three sides. Gaya is also finds its name in Ramayana and Mahabharata. Gaya is place of enlightenment a significant pilgrimage place.
The distance between Patna and Rajgir is 85 km it is just 15 km from Nalanda. The place is located in a velley, Rajgir was the capital of Magadh Mahajanpad when Patliputra was not formed. In those days it was called Rajgrih. Besides being a historical location, Rajgrih stands as a religious place for both Buddhism and Jainism, as this region is said to be related to both Gautama Buddha and Mahavir.
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