About Patna
Bijnor to Patna distnce : 954 km
Estimated travel time : 16.2 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 Bijnor to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Bijnor to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Bijnor to Patna distance is 954 Km and is 16.2 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Haridwar - Famous for its temples and the holy Ganges River, Haridwar is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus.
2. Rishikesh - Known as the "Yoga Capital of the World," Rishikesh offers opportunities for spiritual reflection, yoga, and adventure activities like white water rafting.
3. Varanasi - One of the oldest living cities in the world, Varanasi is considered a sacred place for Hindus. The city is known for its ghats along the Ganges River, where rituals and cremations take place.
4. Allahabad - Located at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati Rivers, Allahabad is known for the Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu pilgrimage and one of the largest religious gatherings in the world.
5. Bodh Gaya - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bodh Gaya is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. It is a significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists.
6. Rajgir - Situated in the Nalanda district of Bihar, Rajgir is an ancient city known for its historic and religious significance. It was the capital of Magadha Kingdom and Lord Buddha spent several years here.
7. Nalanda - Known for the ruins of the ancient Nalanda University, which was one of the world's first residential universities. The site now offers a glimpse into the past with its archaeological remains.
8. Patna - The final destination, Patna, is the capital city of Bihar and has a rich cultural and historical heritage. It is home to numerous temples, museums, and historic sites such as the Golghar, Patna Museum, and Patna Sahib Gurudwara.