About Patna
Faridabad to Patna distnce : 1009 km
Estimated travel time : 14.9 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 Faridabad to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Faridabad to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Faridabad to Patna distance is 1009 Km and is 14.9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Agra - Known for the iconic Taj Mahal, Agra is a must-visit city located on the banks of the Yamuna River. Other attractions here include Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
2. Mathura - Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River, Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna and is famous for its numerous temples related to the deity.
3. Kanpur - Located on the banks of the River Ganges, Kanpur offers attractions such as the Shri Radhakrishna Temple, Kanpur Memorial Church, and the Nana Rao Park.
4. Allahabad - Renamed as Prayagraj, this city is known for its Triveni Sangam (confluence of rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati) and the Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world.
5. Varanasi - Situated on the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi is India's spiritual capital and a significant pilgrimage site. Ghats, temples, and the Ganga Aarti ceremony are the major attractions here.
6. Bodh Gaya - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bodh Gaya is where Gautama Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. The Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree are key highlights of this town.
7. Nalanda - Known for the ancient Nalanda University, one of the world's earliest residential universities, which dates back to the 5th century. The ruins of this historical site are a popular attraction.