Built in memory of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's birthplace (1666). Constructed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh; current structure from the 1950s. Honored by visits from Guru Nanak and Guru Tegh Bahadur.
One of the 51 Siddha Shakti Pithas; believed to be where Sati's right thigh fell. Sacred abode of Goddess Durga; possibly the origin of Patna's name.
One of North India's most visited shrines dedicated to Lord Hanuman (Sankat-Mochan). Second-highest budget after Vaishno Devi; millions of pilgrims annually.
Dedicated to Guru Nanak Dev; part of Bihar's "Guru Circuit". Site sanctified by Guru Nanak (1509) and Guru Tegh Bahadur (1666); named after a miraculous cow-like Ganges appearance.
Mausoleum of Sufi saint Makhdum Shah Daulat; stunning architecture with Quranic inscriptions and intricate carvings—a peaceful spiritual spot.
Iconic 29m-high granary in Stupa style; pillar-less with 3.6m-thick walls. Climb 145 spiral steps for panoramic views of Patna and the Ganges.
Excavation site of ancient Pataliputra (Mauryan era, 322–185 BCE). Features 80-pillared hall ruins; relics from 600 BCE to 600 CE.
Ancient well from Ashoka's era (304–232 BCE); brick-lined with wooden rings. Part of site with Shitala Devi Temple; revered for curing diseases.
32m-high Mauryan-style sandstone arch on Ganga banks; inscriptions from Megasthenes, Ashoka, Buddha, and Mahavira. Inaugurated in 2018.
Inaugurated 1917 in Mughal-Rajput style; houses historical artifacts from Bihar's vicinity.
Modern museum (opened 2015–2017); showcases Bihar's heritage with artifacts transferred from Patna Museum. Budget: ₹498 crore.
Pictorial history of Mahatma Gandhi's life and belongings; features statues of Gandhi and Tagore in conversation.
Near Ganges; holds 21,000 Oriental manuscripts and 2.5 lakh books. Opened 1891 with rare Persian/Arabic treasures.
Urban park commemorating Buddha's 2554th birth anniversary; features laser show, meditation center, museum, stupa, and Bodhi trees. Inaugurated by Dalai Lama.
Spectacular evening ritual on Ganga banks: conch blowing, incense, and circling lamps creating a divine atmosphere.
Near Karouta Railway station (35km from Patna); crowded on Tuesdays and Saturdays for worship.