What to Do in Patna

10 Things To Do In Patna

1. Patna is famous for Madhubani Paintings and you can buy them from the emporiums at Maurya Lok or at the malls located around Frazer Road. Some of the malls where you can buy the souvenirs are Maurya Lok Complex, Patna Market, Hathwa Market, Alankar Palace and Bari Path.

2. Enjoy playing golf at the Patna golf club. This is one of the well maintained courses set in beautiful surroundings that will be very interesting to play.

3. Visit Patna Planetarium and learn about the space and stars. You will be able to spend your time usefully.

4. If you reach Gandhi Ghat, you will get a chance for riding a boat in the River Ganges. It is very cheap but will give you unique adventure.

5. Those who have spiritual inclination may visit the Kali Temple at Patna University Campus. This campus is located on the bank of the River Ganges.

6. Vaishali Ashokan Pillar is located at a distance of about 48 kilometers north of Patna. Visit this historical place that stands as a mute symbol of the heritage of ancient India.

7. If you visit Maner Sufi Saint Shrine located at a distance of 30 kilometers west of Patna, you can buy the popular Maner sweets especially Maner Ka Ladoo.

8. The Revolving Restaurants is one of the important places of visit that you must not miss during your stay at Patna. It is located on the 18^th floor of the Biscomaun Bhawan near Gandhi Maidan and this is the biggest of its kind in India. You will be fascinated to revolve along with the floor and have the view of the whole city around you.

9. There are many religious as well as historical places located in and around the city. Spend time to explore them as much as possible. You will learn a lot from these relics of the past.

10. There are some typical food items that are unique to the city such as pua-pittha, chiwra, makhana, litti chokha, chaat and anarsa. You will enjoy them melting into your mouth. Patna is famous for its milk sweets like Peda and Kalakand which everyone will love to have.

Last Updated: 26/08/2012