About Patna
Katihar to Patna distnce : 304 km
Estimated travel time : 7 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 Katihar to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Katihar to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Katihar to Patna distance is 304 Km and is 7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Bhagalpur - Known as the Silk City, Bhagalpur is famous for its silk production. It is home to the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary and the Mandar Parvat, a sacred hill believed to be Lord Krishna's childhood playground.
2. Munger - Munger is an ancient city known for its historical and cultural significance. The Munger Fort, built by Sher Shah Suri, is a major attraction. The city is also famous for its manufacture of traditional weapons and its association with the Bihar School of Yoga.
3. Nalanda - Nalanda is renowned for the ancient Nalanda University, one of the oldest universities in the world. The ruins of this former center of learning are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4. Rajgir - Rajgir is a holy city for Buddhists, Jains, and Hindus. It is home to several historical and religious sites, including the Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Griddhakuta Hill, and the hot springs at Saptaparni Caves.
5. Gaya - Gaya is a significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus. The Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the main attraction. Hindus also visit Gaya to perform the ancestral ritual of Pind Daan.
6. Barabar Caves - Located near Gaya, these ancient rock-cut caves date back to the Mauryan period. They are known for their architectural significance and historical relevance.
