Places to visit in Patna
20 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
Sikh heritage 4
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Takht Sri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib Official source
Birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh and one of the five Takhts of the Sikhs, described by Bihar Tourism as the second holiest; golden dome. Cover your head and remove footwear; cameras allowed (Bihar Tourism).
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Gurudwara Guru Ka Bagh Official source
Listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Gurudwara Handi Sahib Official source
Listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Prakash Punj Official source
Listed by Bihar Tourism.
Museums and monuments 8
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Bihar Museum Official source
Museum of ancient artefacts, sculpture, manuscripts and Mauryan relics including a life-size Ashokan pillar; no flash photography (Bihar Tourism). Hours and fees on biharmuseum.org (to confirm).
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Golghar Official source
Beehive-shaped granary and city landmark listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Buddha Smriti Park Official source
Park listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Gandhi Sangrahalaya Official source
Gandhi museum listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Patna Museum Official source
Listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Darbhanga House Official source
Listed under Patna by Bihar Tourism (its directions mention Darbhanga city, which appears to be a copy error).
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Dutch Building Official source
Listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Planetarium Patna Official source
Listed by Bihar Tourism.
Temples, mosques and Sufi shrines 6
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Badi Patan Devi Official source
Shakti temple listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Maner Sharif Official source
Sufi shrine complex listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Adi Chitragupt Mandir Official source
Listed by Bihar Tourism.
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ISKCON Temple Official source
Listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Kamaldah Jain Temple Official source
Listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Karbala Masjid Official source
Listed by Bihar Tourism.
River and bridges 2
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Gandhi Ghat Official source
Ganga ghat listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Mahatma Gandhi Setu Official source
Bridge over the Ganga listed by Bihar Tourism.
In depth: Takht Sri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib
Takht Sri Harmandir Ji in old Patna City marks the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, and is one of the five Takhts, the seats of Sikh authority. Pilgrims from around the world come to its golden-domed shrine. Cover your head, leave your shoes, eat at the langar, and pair the visit with the Bihar Museum and Golghar in the new city.
At a glance
- Type
- Sikh Takht (seat of temporal authority) Official source
- Significance
- Birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh; one of five Takhts (Bihar Tourism) Official source
- Location
- Patna City (Bihar Tourism) Official source
- Cameras
- Allowed (Bihar Tourism) Official source
- Best time
- September to April (Bihar Tourism) Official source
- Time needed
- Two hours
History and significance
- Birthplace
- Guru Gobind Singh was born here (Bihar Tourism). Official source
- Building
- Bihar Tourism credits Maharaja Ranjit Singh with the building; the present structure's dates to confirm.
- Consecration
- Bihar Tourism says three Sikh Gurus consecrated the site. Official source
What to see
- Main shrine
- Golden dome and artwork (Bihar Tourism).
- Langar
- Community kitchen; arrangements to confirm.
- Other gurudwaras
- Guru Ka Bagh and Handi Sahib (Bihar Tourism).
Visiting
- Timings
- Not published on the Bihar Tourism page. Not yet verified
- Conduct
- Dress modestly, cover the head, remove footwear, keep silence (Bihar Tourism). Official source
- Stays
- Bihar Tourism lists Hotel Chanakya, Hotel Windsor and The Great Rajasthan in Patna. Official source
Festivals
- Prakash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh
- Birth anniversary; date varies. To confirm. Not yet verified
Visitor guidelines
- Cover your head; scarves are usually provided.
- Remove footwear and wash feet.
- No tobacco or alcohol on the premises.
How to reach Takht Sri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib
- By train
- Patna Junction, then auto, taxi or city bus (Bihar Tourism). Official source
- By air
- Patna (PAT).
- By road
- Patna City, east of central Patna.
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
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| Jan | IMD normals to add | 06:37 | 17:19 | Cold; fog possible |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:25 | 17:42 | Best |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:00 | 17:58 | Good; warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:27 | 18:11 | Hot |
| May | IMD normals to add | 05:04 | 18:26 | Very hot |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 04:57 | 18:41 | Hot; monsoon arrives |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 05:07 | 18:43 | Monsoon |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:22 | 18:26 | Monsoon; floods in the north |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 05:34 | 17:55 | Rain easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 05:47 | 17:23 | Good; Durga Puja |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:06 | 17:01 | Best; Chhath and Sonepur |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:27 | 17:01 | Cool; fog possible |
Suggested plans
- Half day
- Takht Sri Harmandir Ji and Badi Patan Devi in Patna City.
- One day in Patna
- Add Bihar Museum, Golghar and Gandhi Ghat at sunset.
How to reach Patna
- By train
- Patna Junction; Patna Sahib.
- By air
- Patna (PAT).
- By road
- NH-19, NH-22, NH-31 (to confirm).
- Headquarters
- Patna
- Coast
- Landlocked; south bank of the Ganga
Best time to visit Patna
- Best time
- September to April (Bihar Tourism)
- Climate
- Very hot summers, monsoon June-September, cool foggy winters.
Dates to plan around in Bihar
- Harihar Kshetra Sonepur Mela — Sonepur, Saran: Begins 22 Nov 2026; main days 23-24 Nov (Patna Press)
- Chhath Puja (Kartik) — Across Bihar; Deo Sun Temple, Aurangabad: November 2026; exact dates to confirm
- Navratri and Dussehra — Ugratara Sthan, Mahishi; Ami Sthan, Saran: October; more than a lakh at Mahishi on Dussehra (Bihar Tourism)
- Chaitra fair — Thawe, Gopalganj: March-April (Bihar Tourism)
- Bishua / Chait Sankranti mela — Kakolat, Nawada: Mid-April, three days (Bihar Tourism)
- Sawan (Shravan) crowds — Ashok Dham, Lakhisarai; Garibnath, Muzaffarpur; Kapileswarsthan, Madhubani: July-August
- Ramnavami and Shivaratri — Mundeshwari, Kaimur: Dates vary (Bihar Tourism)
- Kartik Purnima bathing — Dekuli Dham, Sheohar: November (Wikipedia)
Where to stay in Patna
No stays have been verified for Patna yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Patna
What is Patna known for?
The state capital: Patna Sahib's Takht, the Bihar Museum, Golghar, ghats on the Ganga and the Sufi shrine at Maner.
What is the one place not to miss in Patna?
Takht Sri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib. Birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh and one of the five Takhts of the Sikhs, described by Bihar Tourism as the second holiest; golden dome. Cover your head and remove footwear; cameras allowed (Bihar Tourism).
Which is the nearest railway station to Patna?
Patna Junction; Patna Sahib.
Which is the nearest airport to Patna?
Patna (PAT).
When is the best time to visit Patna?
September to April (Bihar Tourism)
How many places are there to visit in Patna?
Our guide lists 20 places in Patna district, Bihar, across sikh heritage, museums and monuments, temples, mosques and sufi shrines, river and bridges.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Ashokan Pillar and stupa, Kolhua, Vaishali — Polished single-piece sandstone pillar, 18.3 m tall with a life-size lion on a bell capital, beside a brick stupa marking the Buddha's last sermon; the Ramkund tank nearby. Open 9 AM-6 PM, free (Bihar Tourism).
- Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda — Ruins of the great monastic university founded in the 5th century CE and active for about 700 years, until its decline and the invasion around 1200 CE. UNESCO World Heritage Site (2016). Lecture halls, dormitories and stupas (Bihar Tourism).