About Patna
Agra to Patna distnce : 867 km
Estimated travel time : 16 hours
Patna, also called as The cradle of Empires, has spiritual and religious significance. It is gateway to Buddhist, Hindu and Jain pilgrimage in Bihar. It is a sacred city for Sikhs as the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobindgarh Singh was born here.
Patna is capital city of Bihar and is the centre of political activities as well as commercial hub of the state. Patna was originally known as Pataliputra. The famous sacred Ganga River flows through town. Patna's most remarkable Mahatma Gandhi Setu is built upon the Ganges, which is one of the longest bridges in the world at 7.5 Km. The most significant attraction in Patna is Golghar which is huge grain storage. Patna houses several monuments which depicts city’s culture. The most famous ones being Patna Sahib Gurudwara or Harmandir Takht, Patna Planetarium, the Highcourt, Secretariat Building and Padri ki Haveli. Every year during March a festival named Pataliputra festival is organized in Patna. Pataliputra Mahotsav makes Patna very live and people enjoys a lot. Parades, sports, dancing, music programmes are arranged at this time. The city is also famous for its archeological site Kumhrar. This site consists of archaeological excavations of Patliputra. The remains of ancient city of Patliputra have been uncovered in Kumhrar. Patna is an important business centre of eastern India. Also it is a gateway to the Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage centres of Vaishali, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodhgaya and Pawapuri.
Taxi from Agra to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Agra to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Agra to Patna distance is 867 Km and is 16 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Varanasi - Known as the spiritual capital of India, Varanasi is famous for its ghats, where people perform religious rituals and ceremonies on the banks of the Ganges River.
2. Allahabad - Situated at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, Allahabad is known for the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu pilgrimage held every 12 years.
3. Bodh Gaya - Considered one of the most sacred places for Buddhists, Bodh Gaya is where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. The Mahabodhi Temple is a must-visit here.
4. Rajgir - Rajgir is an ancient city with historical and religious importance. It is famous for the Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) and the ruins of the ancient Nalanda University.
5. Nalanda - Nalanda is renowned for its ancient university, Nalanda University, which was a prestigious center of learning in ancient India. The ruins of the university are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
6. Vaishali - Vaishali is an important historical and archaeological site related to the life of Lord Buddha. The Ashokan Pillar and Buddha Stupa are the main attractions here.
7. Sasaram - Sasaram features several historical attractions, including the Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, an impressive mausoleum built in memory of Emperor Sher Shah Suri.
