5 Days in Patna: Ancient Marvels and Authentic Delights

Sonu Kumar

14 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Patna's rich history and savor the city's delectable cuisine. Explore ancient marvels, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in authentic local delights. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Bihar!

Trip to Patna

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Delights and Discoveries

$41

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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36 - 44 min

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This river bank & shore are popular for bathing & a frequent site of Hindu gatherings & rituals.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

37 - 45 min

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Towering statue of Mahatma Gandhi, mounted on a pedestal depicting scenes from his life.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Family-friendly place with educational displays & activities, plus a planetarium & 3D theater.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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3 - 4 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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8 - 11 min

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This large, stupa-style granary, completed in 1786, offers sweeping city views from the top.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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14 - 17 min

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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 2Bollywood Bliss and Spiritual Serenity

$36

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 10 min

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Founded in 1967, this museum explores the life of Mahatma Gandhi via photos, movies & manuscripts.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Large, tree-lined field for jogging, recreational cricket & city festivals, with a Gandhi statue.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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6 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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Serene green space featuring a modern Buddhist museum, meditation hall, bodhi trees & a large stupa.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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8 - 12 min

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Altars to 3 Hindu deities with 84 surrounding pillars in a vast structure built through the 2010s.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 3Pizza Cravings and Cultural Wonders

$34

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

8 - 10 min

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Remains of an ancient temple, monastery & marble assembly hall on public view in a grassy space.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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8 - 10 min

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Hindu temple founded on one of 51 sites where parts of Devi Sati's corpse are said to have fallen.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Historic birthplace of the 10th guru of Sikhism, offering worship services & education.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

9 - 14 min

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Established in 1919, this private museum features Asian & European art & antiques.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 4Science Marvels and Culinary Delights

$48

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 10 min

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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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16 - 20 min

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Stately museum exhibiting archaeological finds, cultural objects & art from the Patna area.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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5 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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1 - 2 min

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3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Cultural Fusion

$37

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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22 - 33 min

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Large zoological park & gardens with a pond, a kids' play area & a small train in a lush landscape.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$11

9 - 11 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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1 - 2 min

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Sprawling, modern museum featuring exhibits on the region's history, art & culture.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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8 - 10 min

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Vibrant Hindu temple in a commercial area & adjacent to Patna Junction railway station.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Budget breakdown: $211 In total

Activities & Food:$194

Transport:$17