Patna
India · State of Bih?rIN
Metropolis and state capital of Bihar, India
Patna, historically known as Pāṭaliputra, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Bihar. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Patna had a population of 2.35 million, making it the 19th largest city in India. Covering 250 square kilometres (97 sq mi) and over 2.5 million people, its urban agglomeration is the 18th largest in India. Patna also serves as the seat of Patna High Court. The Buddhist, Hindu and Jain pilgrimage centres of Vaishali, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodh Gaya and Pawapuri are nearby and Patna City is a sacred city for Sikhs as the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh was born here. The modern city of Patna is mainly on the southern bank of the river Ganges. The city also straddles the rivers Son, Gandak and Punpun. The city is approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) in length and 16 to 18 kilometres wide.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,684,222
- Coordinates
- 25.594, 85.136
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 58 m
Overview of Patna
Part of State of Bih?r, India, Patna is a large metropolitan hub. With 1,684,222 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect culture, family and adventure to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Patna
Culture in Patna
(11)On the culture side, Patna offers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Historical Sites. It is a direct read of Patna's activity profile. That is 11 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Family in Patna
(4)Family lovers get Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. All of it is drawn from Patna's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Patna
(3)Patna records Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Patna is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in Patna
(1)For nature, expect Rivers. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Patna.
Nightlife in Patna
(1)Nightlife lovers get Events. Everything listed here comes from what Patna is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Shopping in Patna
(1)Patna records Food under shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Patna is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Patna
(1)For sports, expect Golf. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Patna.
Best time to visit Patna
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Patna rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Patna that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patna known for?
- Patna is mainly a destination for culture, family and adventure, set in State of Bih?r, India with around 1,684,222 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Patna?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Historical Sites in Patna. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Patna?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Patna located?
- Administratively, Patna sits in State of Bih?r, India — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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