Visiting Places
Discover the top attractions around us — where every spot offers something unique to explore and enjoy.
Places to Visit
Eco Park
Patna Eco Park is a large green area designed to provide a natural place for relaxation. There are over 3000 flora types, a children's playground, boating rides, jogging, and cycling trails, food court, natural theme decorations, and sometimes sculpture shows. It is only spot in the busling city where the air feels fresh, and the green soothes the eyes for a while. With so much to offer, the Eco Park becomes one of the most loved tourist places in Patna.
Patna Museum
The museum displays archeological artifacts such as coins, architectural pieces, drawings, tools, textiles, graces, bronze sculptures, and terracotta images by various Hindu and Buddhist artists. Another prized possession of the museum is a remarkable collection of British-period paintings depicting the everyday life of the Indians of the age, along with a beautiful collection linked to the first President of India.
Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib
One of the holiest pilgrimages for the Sikhs is Harmandir Takht Shri Patna Sahib, popularly known as Patna Sahib Gurudwara. Located on the banks of the Holy Ganga, this Patna Gurudwara, Bihar draws thousands of visitors from all over the country, irrespective of their religious traditions, political ideologies, and regions.
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park is one of India's 16 largest biological parks which was established in 1973 as a small garden. This park is also famous as the Sanjay Gandhi Botanical and Zoological Garden or Patna Zoo and is one of the top tourist attractions in Patna. Spread over an area of 618966.69 sq ft. This zoo contains 800 animals of approximately 110 species. As per their nature, the animals are further kept in various rooms, like Saap Ghar (snake house), Machhali Ghar (fish aquarium).
Buddha Smriti Park
Also known as the Buddha Memorial Park, this urban Park has been established in order to honor Lord Buddha. The park was inaugurated by the Dalai Lama on the 2554th birth anniversary of the Buddha. Spread over an area of 22 acres, the park was built with a budget of INR 125 crores. Don't forget to witness the beautiful laser and sound show and also, check out the meditation center situated here. The greenery and beautifully laid gardens will help you to experience peace and calmness.
Srikrishna Science Centre
The Srikrishna Science Centre is a top science museum in Patna. It is named after the first Chief Minister of Bihar, Sri Krishna Singh and was inaugurated in the year of 14th April, 1978. The Minister of Education, Shri Thakur Prasad Singh came for the inauguration for the science centre. It is one of the top science museums in Patna. This museum is located in the southwestern corner of the Gandhi Maidan. Visitors can enjoy their time checking out the various science installations.
Patna Planetarium
Built in a budget of around INR 15 crores, the Patna Planetarium is quite a popular tourist attraction when you are in the city. The Planetarium holds various exhibitions and movie shows related to astronomy, the universe etc. Apart from it, they also organise seminars for the budding astronomers. It is a good place to watch the eclipse and meteor shower. The planetarium is a perfect place for those who are interested in Science and Cosmos and want to know and explore more about it.
Padri Ki Haveli
The oldest church in Bihar and one of the best places to visit in Patna, the Padri Ki Haveli or Mansion of Padre, is also known by the name of Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The foundation of this church was laid in 1713, when the Romans Catholics arrived in Patna. The church, which stands now, was reconstructed and redesigned by Tirreto in 1772. He arrived here from Kolkata for the task and the church's foundation stone was originally 70 feet in length and 40 feet in width. Local people consider this church to be really auspicious and during Christmas, the charge hosts several events in the locality.
Patan Devi
Patan Devi locally also known as the Maa Patneshwari Mandir, this is the oldest and one of the most well-known temples in Patna. This temple is believed to be one of the 51 Siddha Shakti Pithas in India. Puran history and legend says that the right thigh of the Devi Sati fell here. The temple is known for worshiping goddess Durga and was known as Sarvanand Kari Patneshwari. You can certainly give a quick visit to this very sacred temple and offer your prayers. If possible then visit here early morning because it gets really crowded at peak hours of the day.
Mahatma Gandhi Setu
The Mahatma Gandhi Setu (or Gandhi Setu) is a major, historic steel bridge over the Ganges River in Bihar, India, connecting Patna (south) with Hajipur (north), crucial for North-South travel, known for its length (around 5.7 km) and engineering, though it faced traffic/structural issues leading to rehabilitation with a new parallel bridge to ease congestion, enhancing its role as a vital artery.
