Patna
the capital of Bihar, has had a fascinating past.
In each chapter of its history, it has had different
names-Kusumput, Pushpapur, Patliputra and Azeemabad.
.Places
of tourist Interest. |
| GOLGHAR |
 This
huge and impressive beeive-shaped structure was
constructed in July 1786 by Captain John Gatstin
following a terrible famine in 1770, to serve as
a state granary. A flight of steps winds round this
29m high building to the top from where one gets
a fine view of the river Ganga and the city of Patna. |
| HARMANDIR
SAHEB |
 This
shrine consecrates the birthplace of the tenth religious
preceptor of the Sikh faith, Guru Gobind Singh.
Originally build by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a ruler
of Punjab, Harmandirji is one of the holiest Sikh
Shrines. Standing in the Chowk area of Old Patna,
this domes shaped structure contains Sikh Scriptures
and the personal belongings of the guru. |
| MUSEUM |
 It
contains metal and stone sculptures of the Maurya
and Gupta periods, Terracota figurines and archaeological
finds from different sites in Bihar. Among its prized
exhibits are Ashes of the Buddha, image of Yakshi
(3rd Century B.C), and a 16metre long fossilized
tree. |
| KHUDA
BAKSH ORIENTAL LIBRARY |
 Set
up at the turn of the century, the library has a
distinguished collection of rare Arabic and Persian
manuscripts, Rajput and Mughal Paintings and oddities
like an inch wide Quran. It also contains the only
books rescued from the plunder of the University
of Cordoba in Spain. |
| PLANETARIUM |
 Indira
Gandhi Taramandal is one of the most important structure
of recent times. This is one of the best planetariums
in Asia.
Besides these monuments the other
places of interest are the Botanical Garden, Kumharar
(Site of Ancient city of patna), Famous Hindu Temple
"Patan Devi" etc.
Contact our Travel Desk for
all types of tour package for patna local as well
as for Gaya, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Pawapuri, Rajgir
and Vaishali. |
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