About Patna
Aizawl to Patna distnce : 1400 km
Estimated travel time : 34 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 Aizawl to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Aizawl to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Aizawl to Patna distance is 1400 Km and is 34 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Silchar - Silchar is a major city in Assam, located around 300 kilometers from Aizawl. It is known for its picturesque landscapes, historic monuments, and tea gardens.
2. Shillong - Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya, is around 450 kilometers from Aizawl. It offers stunning natural beauty, waterfalls, serene lakes, and pleasant weather.
3. Guwahati - Guwahati, the largest city in Assam, is approximately 500 kilometers from Aizawl. It is situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River and is home to numerous temples, such as Kamakhya Temple and Umananda Temple.
4. Kaziranga National Park - If you have time for a slight detour, you can visit Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its population of endangered one-horned rhinoceros.
5. Patliputra - Patliputra, also known as Pataliputra, was the ancient capital of the Mauryan Empire. Located in present-day Patna, it holds historical significance and has many archaeological sites and ancient ruins worth exploring.
Tourist Attractions
Patna Museum
Golghar
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji
Pathar ki Masjid
Sher Shah Suri Masjid
Khuda Baksh Oriental Library
Jalan Museum
Sadaqat Ashram
Gandhi Setu
Modern Planetarium
Buddha Smriti Park
Mahavir Mandir
Shrikrishna Science Centre
Gandhi Ghat
Gurudwara Shri Guru Ka Bagh
Kamal Dah Jain Temple
Hariharnath temple
Chhoti Patan Devi Temple
