About Patna
Ahmednagar to Patna distnce : 1542 km
Estimated travel time : 26 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 Ahmednagar to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Ahmednagar to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Ahmednagar to Patna distance is 1542 Km and is 26 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Aurangabad - Located approximately 100 kilometers from Ahmednagar, Aurangabad is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Ajanta and Ellora Caves. You can explore these magnificent caves and learn about the ancient Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu cultures.
2. Shirdi - Situated around 160 kilometers from Ahmednagar, Shirdi is a major pilgrimage site famous for the Sai Baba Temple. Devotees from all over the world visit this temple to seek blessings.
3. Nagpur - Located about 600 kilometers from Ahmednagar, Nagpur is known as the "Orange City" and offers attractions like Deekshabhoomi (a Buddhist stupa), Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary, and Sitabuldi Fort. It's a good place for a break before continuing your journey.
4. Kolkata - If you have more time and want to explore beyond Patna, you can consider taking a detour to Kolkata. Situated about 370 kilometers from Patna, Kolkata is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, colonial architecture, and places like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, and Belur Math.
5. Muzaffarpur - Located around 70 kilometers before reaching Patna, Muzaffarpur is known for its unique Shahi Litchi (a variety of lychee). If you are visiting during the litchi season (May-June), you can enjoy the delicious local fruit and explore local markets.
