Patna
Bihar · North Bihar · 53m
Bihar's ancient capital on the Ganges
Why Special
Patna Sahib Gurudwara (10th Sikh Guru's birthplace), Golghar granary, Patna Museum, and the gateway to the Buddhist Circuit. One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Festivals & Events
Chhath Puja
NovNovember (Kartik Shukla)
Bihar biggest festival — 4-day sun worship on Ganga ghats. Standing in water at dawn offering arghya to rising sun. Massive and ancient.
Bihar's defining festival — millions stand in rivers at dawn to worship the sun
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Full 4G coverage across city.
WiFi: Most hotels and cafes
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: AIIMS Patna, PMCH, multiple private hospitals
Ambulance: 108 (reliable)
Police: Multiple across city
Getting There
Delhi 1000km (flight 2hrs). Kolkata 600km (flight 1.5hrs). Well-connected hub.
Roads: National highways well-maintained. City traffic can be dense.
Public transport: Flights from all metros. Major railway junction. App cabs (Ola/Uber). City buses.
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Multiple across city
Stay: ₹600-12000/night
200+ options (hotel, business-hotel, budget-lodge, heritage-stay)
Emergency: Always available.
Helpline: Bihar Tourism: 0612-2225295
The stay decisions worth flagging in Patna.
Patna is Bihar's capital — Bihar Museum, Golghar granary, Gandhi Maidan. Gateway to Nalanda (90 km), Rajgir (100 km), Bodh Gaya (110 km). Stay scene: Hotel Maurya (Bihar's first 5-star and still the landmark), Marriott Patna, Lemon Tree Premier. Airport connections to Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata. Most tourists stay 1-2 nights as a transit base.
Hotel Maurya is Bihar's original 5-star — Iconic landmark since the 1960s. Ranked Patna's best hotel consistently. No true comparative upgrade exists; Marriott and Lemon Tree Premier are mid-range alternatives at similar pricing but without the heritage-hotel positioning. Pick Maurya for the Bihar-flagship status.
Hotel Maurya Patna
Iconic landmark of Bihar — state's first 5-star hotel, consistently ranked Patna's best. 77 rooms, 2 coffee shops, garden playground, seasonal outdoor pool, 2 bars. Business district location. The default choice for visitors to Bihar who want the state's signature hospitality.
Hotel Chanakya
Well-maintained rooms, reliable service, and central location near Gandhi Maidan deliver genuine comfort without the Maurya premium.
Patliputra ExoticA
Sits on the Ganges riverbank with walking access to Pataliputra ruins and boat ghats, making it the best-positioned base for exploring Patna's historical anchors.
Kumhaar Homestay
Operated by a potter family in the artisan quarter of Patna, offering hands-on access to traditional terracotta work and daily life rarely experienced in commercial hotels.
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
One of world oldest continuously inhabited cities. Capital of ancient Magadh empire and modern Bihar. Patna Sahib Gurudwara (birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh) and Mahavir Mandir are sacred.
क्या पहनें
Conservative — Bihar is traditionally minded. Cover shoulders and knees at religious sites. Head covering at gurudwaras.
खाद्य सुरक्षा
Good food in Patna — litti-chokha (signature Bihar dish), North Indian, and South Indian. Safe in established restaurants. Avoid street food in crowded areas. Bottled water.
सामान्य धोखाधड़ी से सावधान
- Auto-rickshaw overcharging — insist on meter or agree fare before boarding
- Taxi touts at Patna Junction railway station
कार्ड और नकद
Yes — good card and UPI acceptance in Boring Road, Fraser Road commercial areas. ATMs widely available.
अंग्रेज़ी बोली जाती है
Moderate — state capital with universities. Hindi dominant.
फ़ोन और SIM
All carriers work well — Jio, Airtel, BSNL, Vi. Good 4G.
निकटतम दूतावास
Delhi (~1,000km). Kolkata (~550km).
e-Visa for India. No additional permits needed.
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