About Patna
Hapur to Patna distnce : 953 km
Estimated travel time : 15.4 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 Hapur to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Hapur to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Hapur to Patna distance is 953 Km and is 15.4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Kanpur - Known as the 'Manchester of the East,' Kanpur is famous for its leather and textile industries. You can visit places like the Kanpur Memorial Church, Kanpur Sangrahalaya, and the Moti Jheel Lake.
2. Allahabad - Located at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Sarasvati rivers, Allahabad is a spiritual and historical city. The main attractions here include the Allahabad Fort, Triveni Sangam, Allahabad Museum, and Khusro Bagh.
3. Varanasi - Considered one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, Varanasi is highly revered by Hindus. It is known for its ghats (steps leading to the river), temples, and the Ganges River. The main attractions in Varanasi are the Dashashwamedh Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath, and the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony.
4. Bodh Gaya - This UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. Here, Lord Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, and the Great Buddha Statue are the main highlights in Bodh Gaya.
5. Nalanda - An ancient seat of learning and one of the oldest universities in the world, Nalanda was a prominent center of intellectual pursuit in ancient India. Visitors can explore the ruins of Nalanda University, Nalanda Archaeological Museum, and the Nalanda Multimedia Museum.