About Patna
Lucknow to Patna distnce : 503 km
Estimated travel time : 8 hours
Lucknow to Patna is very popular route for both tourism and work. 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 Lucknow to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Lucknow to Patna by car is well connected through Purvanchal Expy and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Lucknow to Patna distance is 503 Km and is 8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Barabanki - Located about 30 kilometers from Lucknow, Barabanki is known for its rich heritage and historical significance. Some popular attractions here include Dewa Sharif Dargah, Satrikh Saltworks, and other monuments.
2. Faizabad - Situated around 127 kilometers from Lucknow, Faizabad is famous for being home to the historic Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama. The city also boasts attractions like Guptar Ghat, Faizabad Museum, and Shri Ramjanmabhoomi.
3. Akbarpur - Located approximately 201 kilometers from Lucknow, Akbarpur is popular for its historical and cultural heritage. Some notable places to visit here include Lakshman Dwar, Lal Mahal, and Hanuman Garhi.
4. Gaya - Situated about 15 kilometers from Patna, Gaya is an important religious destination for Buddhists and Hindus. The Mahabodhi Temple, Vishnupad Temple, and Bodhi Tree are some must-visit attractions.
5. Rajgir - Located around 111 kilometers from Patna, Rajgir is another significant religious and historical site. It is believed to be the place where Buddha delivered several teachings. The Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary and hot springs are other attractions.
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