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Agam Kuan

Agam Kuan is an archaeological site related to numerous myths and legends over the years. The most popular association is with Mauryan king Ashoka. The well is mentioned as the ¥hell on earth' in many accounts, which was probably once a part of Ashoka's infamous Hell chambers used for torture before embracing Buddhism. People now treat the well with veneration and throw in flowers and coins to get their prayers and wishes heard.

Located on the Fraser road, Ajanta is a good stopover if you are interested in buying genuine Madhubani paintings. It is closed on Sundays, so make sure you plan your visit accordingly. The shop has a beautiful collection of Madhubani paintings done on both silk and handmade paper. The paintings are usually mounted on Bronze. Unmounted paintings will cost you about INR 350 for a handmade paper painting, and INR 950 for a painting on a silk base. Read More

Begu Hajjam's Mosque

Begu Hajjam Mosque is among the oldest mosques in Patna city. Originally dating back to the 16th century, the mosque is not named after its creator Muazzam Nazir Khan, but its renovator Begu Hajjam. The architecture reflects Gaur style, as it was built under the rule of Alauddin Shah, the ruler of Gaur. There is spirituality within the walls of the mosque and beautiful carvings on them.

Bihar Emporium, Maurya Lok Shopping Complex

Bihar Emporium, run by the state government, is a good place to buy genuine Madhubani paintings at the right price.

Bihar Museum is one of the famous attractions in Patna built to provide insights into the history of Bihar and inculcate a sense of respect and pride in the hearts of the current generation. The museum is a recent addition to the list of attractions in the city. One of the main reasons for establishing the museum was to create more space to house and exhibit artefacts since the century-old Patna Museum is running out of space. Since there was little scope to relocate installed artefacts, the decision of keeping the focus on Human History was taken. Therefore, the Bihar Museum is where visitors can find information about the human history of Bihar to a large extent. The displays include ancient artefacts of artistic heritage, artworks belonging to various tribes and insights into the past and present of Bihar. Bihar museum spreads over an area of 5.6 hectares of land and has a total built-up area of 24,000 square metres. The architecture has an interesting dispersed-scheme of buildings that include galleries, educational and administrative areas and a lobby. In fact, the construction of the building is a joint endeavour by an Indian and a Japanese Firm. Read More

Located on the Frazer Road near Patna Junction in Patna, Buddha Smriti Udyan is a large urban park which was constructed by the Patna Government to commemorate the 2554th anniversary of Lord Buddha. Inaugurated in 2010 by the 14th Dalai Lama himself, the highlight of the park is the magnanimous Patliputra Karuna Stupa situated in the centre of the park. Sprawling over 22 acres, there were two special saplings that were planted here at the time of its opening- one of it was brought from Bodh Gaya and the other from Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. Known to be the brainchild of former Chief Minister of Bihar- Shri Nitish Kumar, the park is not only a perfect place to relax and rejuvenate but there is also a museum in the park complex which houses the pot containing Lord Buddha’s ashes. It also showcases Buddhist relics from Japan, Myanmar and Sri Lanka etc. Very often, there are musical shows and events organised inside the park. Besides, it stays especially crowded during morning and evening hours as people flock here for walks and meditation exercises. Read More

Chhoti Dargah, Maner

Chhoti Dargah is a 3-storied mausoleum located in Maner, just 30 km outside of Patna on NH 30. Also known as Maner Sharif, the place is an architectural marvel. The Muslim saint Makhdum Shah was buried here in 1616 and is now a popular dargah for the Muslims in Patna and surrounding areas. There is also a large tank just in front of the mausoleum. A mosque was also built later in this compound by Ibrahim Khan in 1619.

Patna is primarily known for its Madhubani paintings, wall hangings, bead jewelry and leather items. The city is also full of pilgrimage sites and temples that offer a wide variety of statues and pictures of Gods and Goddesses, Prashad, religious books, etc. It is famous among the female tourists for its applique work on silk and cotton fabrics. The shopping scene in Patna is contained in its markets, art and handicraft emporiums, local bazaars and modern malls. Patna is home to some extremely skilled craftsmen and painters. Art houses have preserved the Madhubani form of art for over centuries. The markets in Patna host wide variety of artifacts which have their origin in native art forms of the state. These places are bustling with crowd especially in the evenings. One the other main attraction is miniatures in the form of paper and leaves. Shopping in Patna is a must if you love bargaining as large purchases can be made by striking value deals. Read More

Eco Park, Patna

Patna Eco Park is a large, green area built to provide the visitors a natural place to unwind. There are more than 3000 varieties of flora, a children's park, boating rides, pathways for jogging and cycling, food court, themed natural decorations and occasional display of sculptures. Amidst the busy city, this is a place where the air feels fresh and the green soothes the eyes for a while.

Constructed by Takshila Seas & Resorts Pvt. Ltd., Funtasia Water Park is known to be the first water park in Patna. Spread across 5 acres of land, the park is popular among both the kids and adults owing to its varied slides and water rides.