Enjoy The Cultural Heritage Of Patna

 

The culture of Patna which has a blend of old and new will really captivate the hearts of the visitors. The glorious past of the city is ruminated by the sacred rivers Ganga, Sone and Poonpun that flow through it. Though it has become a busy city filled with life and vigor today, you cannot forget the history that speaks about the great emperors like Gupta, Ashoka and Maurya who walked over its lands. Such royal heritage adds glamour to the land. Those who love to live in the past would find this place a haven of culture to be adored.

 

The historical past of Patna could be explored during your visit. It is easily accessible by train or by flight. The domestic airport there connects the place with all major destinations of India. The long distance trains connect it with important Indian cities. If you want to reach the city by road, you can get in through one of the national highways namely NH 30, NH 31 and NH 19.

 

The glory of Patna lies in its spiritual links also. This is the birthplace of the tenth Sikh Guru Gobind Singh. He was born here at Har Mandir Saheb which at present is one of the holy places of Sikhism. The museum at Patna is worth visiting with more than 50 thousand rare artifacts. The other notable features are the statue of Yakshani here and the holy relic casket that has the holy ashes of Lord Buddha.

 

Some of the places of interest in Patna are the Zoo called Sanjay Gandhi Botanical and Zoological Garden, the bridge that connects Patna and Hajipur named Mahatma Gandhi Setu and Padri Ki Haveli, Gandhi Museum, Vaishali Stupa and Buddha Memorial Park.

 

Patna has more fun to offer you and you can enjoy boat ride at Ganges near Gandhi Ghat or spend your leisure playing golf at Patna gold club and taking a tour around the Vaishali Ashokan Pillar and Kali Temple located at Patna University Campus. The revolving restaurant here is very popular among people. It is located on the eighteenth floor of the Biscomaun Bhavan adjacent to Gandhi Maidan. It takes nearly an hour to complete one revolution. The restaurant also has a bar attached to it. If you sit and have your dinner there, you can take the full view of the city. This will be a unique adventure that you will remember for your life.

 

The local dishes of Patna such as Litti Chokha, Anarsa, Dahi Chura Chini, Makhana and Tikki Chaat are delicious to taste. They are served in the restaurants of Patna and you can find some good ones around Mauryalok Complex and Boring Road. People of Patna love sweets and so you can find many sweet stalls around the city.

 

Though there are many good hotels in Patna most of them are always crowded. As this is an industrial town, there is a huge influx of business people making all the hotels filled. So you have to book them in advance. To find out the right Patna hotels and Patna restaurants refer to a reliable Patna travel guide.

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