About Patna
Bagdogra to Patna distnce : 450 km
Estimated travel time : 10 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 cityโs 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 Bagdogra to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Bagdogra to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Bagdogra to Patna distance is 450 Km and is 10 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Siliguri - Siliguri is a bustling city and a gateway to the northeastern states of India. Some attractions here include Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Kali Mandir, and ISKCON Temple.
2. Darjeeling - Famous for its tea gardens and stunning views of the Himalayas, Darjeeling offers attractions like Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, and the Peace Pagoda.
3. Mirik - A small hill town known for its pleasant climate and serene lake called Sumendu Lake. Visitors can enjoy boating, horse riding, and also explore the beautiful tea gardens.
4. Bhagalpur - Located on the banks of the Ganges River, Bhagalpur is known for its ancient temples like Vikramshila University ruins, Mandar Parvat, and Ajgaibinath Temple.
5. Munger - This historical city is home to attractions such as Munger Fort, Kashtaharnishini Durga Mandir, and the historical Munger Ganga Bridge over the Ganges River.
6. Nalanda - Nalanda is renowned for the ancient Nalanda University, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing the rich heritage and intellectual prowess of ancient India.
7. Rajgir - Another historical site, Rajgir has attractions like the Ajatshatru Fort, Venu Vana, Bimbisara's Jail, and Griddhakuta Hill, where Buddha delivered many teachings.
8. Bodh Gaya - One of the holiest sites for Buddhists, Bodh Gaya is where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. The Mahabodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree are major attractions here.