Historical Monuments to Visit in Patna
Golghar, Patna
This is a huge granary that demonstrates the stupa style of architecture. The construction of this granary was completed in 1786. It is 29 meters high and has a pillarless wall with 3.6 m of thickness. Once you reach the top of Golghar you will have an amazing view of the entire city and the holy river Ganges. There is a spiral staircase that facilitates the easy movement of workers for loading and unloading of grains. If you look at Golghar from a distance it looks a huge beehive. This old monument is a must-see for anyone who visits Patna.
AddressOpp.-Govt. Girls High school, Ashok Rajpath, Patna, Patna
Place TypeMonument - Palace & Landmarks
Best forFamily, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Fees & TimingGolghar open from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm all days in week, No entry fee.
Best MonthJanuary, February, March, April
Ruins of Pataliputra, Patna
These are one of the oldest inhabited sites of the world. They are located on the southern banks of river Ganges. This area was once the capital of Magadha rulers. So, between 1912- 1915 historians unearthed ruins belonging to the Mauryan era here. Remains of an assembly hall with 80 pillars can be seen. All this is now enclosed in the form of a park. The rich collection of relics here attracts history buffs and archeologists from far and wide. A guided tour will help to uncover the rich history of Pataliputra. There is no entry tick for this park.
AddressKumrahar, PatnaPlace TypeMonument - Palace & LandmarksBest forFamily, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingRuins of Pataliputra open from 10:30 am to 04:00 pm all days in week, Entry fee Rs 5.Best MonthMay, June, July, August
Nalanda Mahavihara, Patna
This is the archeological site with huge significance located in the state of Bihar. It encompasses archaeological remains of a scholastic and monastic institution from the 3rd century BCE to 13th century CE. Nalanda was a prominent center of learning in the ancient era. Here you will see several noted artworks in stone, stucco, and metal, shrines, stupas, and viharas. For a span of more than 800 years, Nalanda offered uninhibited flow of knowledge. It also holds testimony to the growth of Buddhism as a religion. This site is spread across an area of 23 hectares. It comes under the category of the World Heritage list.
AddressNear Bihar Sharif town, Nalanda district, PatnaPlace TypeMonument - Palace & LandmarksBest forFamily, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingNalanda Mahavihara open from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm all days in week (Friday close), Entry fee Rs 15.Best MonthSeptember, October, November, DecemberEXPLORE PLACES IN PATNA BY CATEGORY:
