Things to do in Patna, Bihar
Patna, historically known as Pāṭaliputra, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Bihar. According to the United Nations, as of 2026, Patna had a population of 3.33 million, making it the 19th largest city in India.
20 places to visit in and around Patna, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Patna
The Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya is a museum and public service institution, showcasing the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi, and his role in Bihar during the independence struggle of India. It is one of the eleven Gandhi Sanghralayas in the country.
- 2Bihar Museum
Bihar Museum is a state museum located in Patna. It was partially opened in August 2015.
- 3Rajendra Smriti Sangrahalaya
Rajendra Smriti Sangrahalaya is a small biographical museum and a heritage building located in city of Patna, Bihar, India. It is dedicated to the life and works of Dr.
- 4Agam Kuan
Agam Kuan is an ancient well and archaeological site in Patna, Bihar, India. It is said to date back to the period of Mauryan emperor, Ashoka.
- 5Sher Shah Suri Mosque
Sher Shah Suri Mosque, also known as Shershahi Mosque, is a mosque in Patna, the capital city of the state of Bihar in India. It serves as an example of the Afghan style of architecture.
- 6ISKCON Temple, Patna
Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari Temple, popularly known as ISKCON Patna, is a Hindu temple of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness located on Budh Marg in Patna, Bihar, India.
- 7Mahavir Mandir
Mahavir Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Hanuman, located in Patna, Bihar, India. Millions of pilgrims visit the temple every year.
- 8Shri Krishna Memorial Hall
Shri Krishna Memorial Hall is a multipurpose arena located in the Gandhi Maidan area of Patna, Bihar. It was built in honour of the first Chief Minister of Bihar, Sri Krishna Sinha.
- 9Gurdwara Gai Ghat
Gurdwara Pahila Bara, commonly known as Gurdwara Gai Ghat, is a holy Gurdwara of Sikh religion. It is located in the city of Patna, Bihar, India and dedicated to Guru Nanak Dev.
- 10Gurdwara Handi Sahib
Gurdwara Handi Sahib is situated in Danapur is a cantonment station, 20 km west of old Patna City. Guru Tegh Bahadur had returned to Punjab in April 1670 leaving his family behind at Patna.
- 11Gurdwara Bal Lila Maini Sangat
Gurdwara Bal Lila Maini Sangat in a narrow lane close to Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib marks the house where King Fateh Chand Maini lived.
- 12Gurdwara Guru ka Bagh
About three kilometers east of Takht Sri Patna Sahib is where Guru Tegh Bahadur first alighted in a garden belonging to Nawabs Rahim Bakhsh and Karim Bakhsh, nobles of Patna, and where the sangat of Patna along with the young Guru Gobind Singh came out to…
- 13Patna Zoo
- 14Kamaldah Jain temple
- 15Patan Devi
- 16Ramchaura Mandir
- 17Pataleshwar Mandir
- 18Bari Sangat Bihar
- 19Buddha Smriti Park
- 20Hardinge Park