Patna the capital city of Bihar was once the capital of the mighty empire of the Mauryans. The legacy of a glorious past has left an indelible mark on the city.

Tourist attractions in Patna literally dot over the cityscape. Travel.mapsofindia.com outlines here a few important tourist attractions in Patna:

Gol Ghar: This enormous beehive-shaped structure was constructed as a state granary following a terrible famine in 1770. A series of surrounding steps lead to the top of this huge building that commands a nice view of the river Ganges and Patna city.

Harmandirji: The shrine was built to consecrate the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru (prophet). Many Sikh scriptures and the personal belongings of the prophet are preserved in this dome-shaped structure.

Kumhrar: Nearly 5km away from Patna, this is the site of ancient Mauryan capital Patalipra. A huge 80-pillared hall of the Mauryan dynasty is an important find from the excavation.

Jalan Museum: The Museum has been constructed at the site of the fort of Sher Shah. The personal museum preserves a great collection of jade, Chinese paintings and silver filigree work of the Mughal period.

Agam Kuan: This archeological remains of a deep well is one of the major tourist attractions in Patna. It is believed to be associated with the time of Ashoka.

Patna Museum: The museum displays a prized collection of archaeological finds from different sites in Bihar. Metal and stone sculptures of the Maurya and Gupta Periods, terracotta figurines, ashes of the Buddha and a 16meters long fossilized tree feature among the exhibits.


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