Bihar's capital, once Pataliputra — capital of the Maurya Empire under Ashoka the Great. The Patna Museum, Golghar granary, and Sikh holy Patna Sahib Gurudwara are key landmarks.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Patna, by time of day.
Morning
- Gandhi Ghat sunrise & Ganges walk1h 30m · easy
- Golghar granary climb & panorama1h · moderate
- Patna Sahib Gurudwara darshan1h 30m · easy
Afternoon
- Patna Museum & Bihar Museum2h 30m · easy
- Kumhrar Mauryan ruins1h · easy
Evening
- Litti Chokha & street food evening1h 30m · easy
About 9h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🎭 Cultural Day4.5h out
- Golghar granary climb & panorama · morning, 1h
- Kumhrar Mauryan ruins · afternoon, 1h
- Patna Museum & Bihar Museum · afternoon, 2.5h
Landing in a living museum — the architecture greets you before you even unpack.
- 2🙏 Spiritual Day4.5h out
- Gandhi Ghat sunrise & Ganges walk · morning, 1.5h
- Patna Sahib Gurudwara darshan · morning, 1.5h
- Litti Chokha & street food evening · evening, 1.5h
Final day in Patna — this day follows the rhythm of pilgrimage — morning prayers, temple circuits, evening aarti.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Patna tripMust-see highlights
Golghar
Patna Museum
Patna Sahib Gurudwara
Gandhi Ghat sunrise
Kumhrar ruins
Litti Chokha
Mahavir Mandir (busiest temple in Bihar)
Agam Kuan ancient well
Sanjay Gandhi Botanical Garden
Bihar Museum (modern)
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Patna Junction in town · Patna (Lok Nayak Jayaprakash) Airport 6 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – March
How to get here
Delhi → Patna
flight · 1.5h
₹4,500
approx.
Delhi → Patna
train · 12h
₹600
approx.
Nearby attractions
Patna questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Patna?
The best months are January, February, November. October – March August scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Patna?
Most people spend 2 days in Patna. There are around 6 main things to do, totalling roughly 9 hours of activity.
How do you get to Patna?
The nearest railway station is Patna Junction (in town) and the nearest airport is Patna (Lok Nayak Jayaprakash) Airport (6 km). The cheapest common route is Delhi → Patna by train, about ₹600 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Patna cost?
Stays start around ₹900 per night, with food about ₹350 per person per day.
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