Patna is the capital of the state Bihar. Located at the confluence of four rivers the Ganga, Sone, Gandakand and Poonpun,

In the ancient times was known as Pataliputra, Kusum Pur, Pushpa Pur, and Patali Gram. Ajatshatru the Magadha king built a small fort in Pataligram on the bank of the Ganga in 6th century BC.

Patna is known to history as the capital of the great Indian Monarchs of the Nand, Maurya, Sung and Gupt dynasties. And is one of the world's oldest capital cities with unbroken history of many centuries as imperial metropolis.

This city has been home to two great religions, Buddhism and Jainism, and myriad dynasties from ancient to modern times.

The best season to visit Patna is from October to March.

Places in / Around Patna
Patna Museum
Golghar
Sadaquat Ashram
Martyr's Memorial
Kargil Memorial
Patthar-Ki-Masjid
Sher Shah's Mosque
Bari Patan Devi Temple
Agamkuan
Kamaldah
Chhoti Patan Devi Temple
Padri- Ki - Haveli
Shri Chaitanya Mandir
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Gurudwara Gai Ghat
Gurudwara Gobind Ghat
Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb
Gurudwara Guru Ka Bag
Bulandibagh
Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library
Kumhrar
Maner
Jalan Museum
Sadaqat Ashram
Gandhi Setu
Kakolat Waterfalls
Modern Planetarium
Kumhrar
Sonepur Mela

Marching Destination
By Road: Patna is about 55 km away from Nalanda
By Rail: Patna is nearest Railway Station. (in Patna)
By Air: Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna is the nearest airport (in Patna)