You can choose from Sikh, Buddhist and Mauryan heritage, temples, museums and family parks based on your interest. The ten places to visit in Patna below span the city’s history, culture and leisure.
1. Takht Sri Patna Sahib
Takht Sri Patna Sahib, also called Takht Sri Harmandir Ji, marks the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, born in Patna on 22 December 1666. It is one of the five Takhts of Sikhism and sits in the old city near the Ganges, according to Bihar Tourism.
| Aspect | Details |
| Highlights | Sikh Takht at Guru Gobind Singh’s birthplace |
| Location | Patna City, near the Ganges |
| Timings | Open daily for darshan; check current hours |
| Entry | No entry fee |
| Things to do | Attend darshan and view the relics on display |
| Tip | Cover your head and follow gurdwara etiquette |
2. Golghar
Golghar is a pillar-less granary west of Gandhi Maidan, completed in 1786 by Captain John Garstin after the 1770 famine. It stands about 29 metres (96 feet) tall, with a 145-step spiral staircase to a viewpoint over the Ganges, per Bihar Tourism.
| Aspect | Details |
| Highlights | 18th-century granary and Ganges viewpoint |
| Location | West of Gandhi Maidan |
| Timings | Daytime; check current visiting hours |
| Entry | Check the current official tariff before visiting |
| Things to do | Climb the 145 steps for city and river views |
| Tip | Go early to avoid midday heat on the open steps |
3. Patna Museum
Patna Museum, known locally as Jadu Ghar, is the state museum of Bihar and was founded on 3 April 1917. Its holdings include the Didarganj Yakshi, a polished sandstone sculpture dated to about the 3rd century BCE.
| Aspect | Details |
| Highlights | State museum with Mauryan and Gupta artefacts |
| Location | Buddha Marg, near Gandhi Maidan |
| Timings | Open daytime, closed on Mondays; check current hours |
| Entry | Check the current official tariff before visiting |
| Things to do | View the Didarganj Yakshi and heritage galleries |
| Tip | Allow one to two hours for the main galleries |
4. Buddha Smriti Park
Buddha Smriti Park, on Frazer Road near Patna Junction, was inaugurated by the Dalai Lama on 27 May 2010. Its 200-foot Patliputra Karuna Stupa holds a relic of the Buddha, and the 22-acre park has a meditation centre and museum, per Bihar Tourism.
| Aspect | Details |
| Highlights | Buddhist park, stupa and relic |
| Location | Frazer Road, near Patna Junction |
| Timings | Open daytime into the evening; check current hours |
| Entry | Check the current official tariff before visiting |
| Things to do | See the stupa, meditation centre and museum |
| Tip | Visit in the evening for the light show, where available |
5. Mahavir Mandir
Mahavir Mandir near Patna Junction is a temple dedicated to Hanuman and one of the most visited temples in the city. It draws large numbers of devotees, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
| Aspect | Details |
| Highlights | Major Hanuman temple |
| Location | Near Patna Junction |
| Timings | Open early morning to late evening; check current hours |
| Entry | No entry fee |
| Things to do | Attend darshan and the temple offerings |
| Tip | Expect longer queues on Tuesdays, Saturdays and festivals |
6. Patna Planetarium
Patna Planetarium, officially the Indira Gandhi Planetarium, opened to the public in 1993 and is among the largest in Asia. It runs regular astronomy shows and space films on Bailey Road, per Bihar Tourism.
| Aspect | Details |
| Highlights | Astronomy shows and space films |
| Location | Bailey Road |
| Timings | Fixed show slots, closed on Mondays; check current timings |
| Entry | Check the current official tariff before visiting |
| Things to do | Watch a sky show and the exhibitions |
| Tip | Check show timings in advance, as seats fill on weekends |
7. Srikrishna Science Centre
Srikrishna Science Centre near Gandhi Maidan is an interactive science museum. It has hands-on exhibits on physics, space and other themes for children and adults.
| Aspect | Details |
| Highlights | Interactive science exhibits |
| Location | Near Gandhi Maidan |
| Timings | Open daytime, closed on Mondays; check current hours |
| Entry | Check the current official tariff before visiting |
| Things to do | Try the hands-on physics and space exhibits |
| Tip | Good to pair with the nearby planetarium |
8. Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, also called Patna Zoo, is a zoo and botanical garden on Bailey Road. It houses a range of animals and birds and offers a toy-train ride.
| Aspect | Details |
| Highlights | Zoo, botanical garden and toy train |
| Location | Bailey Road |
| Timings | Open daytime, closed on Mondays; check current hours |
| Entry | Check the current official tariff before visiting |
| Things to do | See the animals and take the toy-train ride |
| Tip | Carry water and go early for cooler weather |
9. Eco Park
Eco Park, also called Rajdhani Vatika, is a large green space at Rajbansi Nagar with lakes and walking paths. It is used for morning walks, boating and family outings.
| Aspect | Details |
| Highlights | Urban park with lakes and walking paths |
| Location | Rajbansi Nagar |
| Timings | Open morning to evening; check current hours |
| Entry | Check the current official tariff before visiting |
| Things to do | Walk the paths, take a boat ride or picnic |
| Tip | Best in the morning or late afternoon |
10. Funtasia Water Park
Funtasia Water Park at Gaurichak is a water park with rides and pools. It is a family option, useful in the city’s hot summers.
| Aspect | Details |
| Highlights | Water rides and pools |
| Location | Gaurichak, on the city outskirts |
| Timings | Open daytime; check current hours |
| Entry | Check the current official tariff before visiting |
| Things to do | Enjoy the water rides and pools |
| Tip | Carry a change of clothes and follow park safety rules |
