Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar, and its most populous city. Patna is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world. Ancient Patna, known as Pataliputra, was the capital of the Magadha Empire under the Haryanka, Nanda, Mauryan, Sunga, Gupta and Pala.
Gol Ghar
Alarmed by the famine of 1770, captain John Garstin built this huge granary for the British army in 1786. The massive structure is 29 m high and the walls are 3.6 m wide at the base. The winding stairway around this monument offers a brilliant panoramic view of the city and the Ganga flowing by.
Budhasmriti Park
Situated at the center of the city, in front of Patna Junction and Mahavir mandir lies this beautiful multipurpose Buddha Smriti Park, developed by the State Government to commemorate the 2554th birth anniversary of the Lord Buddha. This park was inaugurated by His Holiness Dalai Lama on 27th May, 2010 (Buddha Poornima) amid the chant of hymns and in presence many dignitries, including Governor and Chief Minister of the State. He also planted two saplings, one brought from Bodh Gaya and another from Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka of the sacred Bodhi tree.
Maner Sharif
The state museum of Bihar is an important place not to be left out of the itinerary of anybody visiting the State Capital. Located at the heart of the city it boasts of the innumerable heritage collections found in the region replete in glorious historical settings. Built by the British rulers in 1917 the grand building is a fine example of the Indo-Saracenic architectural style.
Phulwari Khan Kaye Mujeebia
The Khanka Mujeebia situated in the town of Phulwari Sharif located at a distance of 7 km towards south west from Patna Railway station is an important Sufi pilgrimage with a long heritage.
