About Patna
Barauli to Patna distnce : 127 km
Estimated travel time : 3.1 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 Barauli to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Barauli to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Barauli to Patna distance is 127 Km and is 3.1 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Vaishali - Located approximately 40 kilometers from Patna, Vaishali is an ancient city that holds great historical and cultural significance. It is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, and was also the capital of the powerful Licchavi dynasty.
2. Hajipur - Situated on the banks of the Ganges River and about 25 kilometers from Patna, Hajipur is an important industrial town and a major agricultural hub. It is also home to the famous Mahatma Gandhi Setu, one of the longest river bridges in India.
3. Muzaffarpur - Located around 80 kilometers from Patna, Muzaffarpur is known for its lush green fields and is often referred to as the "Lychee Kingdom" because of its abundant lychee orchards. The city also has historical significance and houses several temples and religious sites.
4. Sonepur - Situated approximately 25 kilometers from Patna, Sonepur is famous for its annual Sonepur Cattle Fair, which is one of the largest rural fairs in Asia. The fair attracts visitors from all over the world and offers a unique experience of rural Indian culture.
5. Nalanda - Although slightly off the direct route, it is worth mentioning Nalanda as it is a renowned historical site. Nalanda was once a thriving ancient center of learning and is home to the ruins of Nalanda University, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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
