About Patna
Meerut to Patna distnce : 1083 km
Estimated travel time : 16.1 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 Meerut to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Meerut to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Meerut to Patna distance is 1083 Km and is 16.1 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Kanpur - Located approximately halfway between Meerut and Patna, Kanpur is a bustling city known for its historical and cultural significance. Some popular attractions include the Kanpur Memorial Church, Phool Bagh Park, and Kanpur Zoological Park.
2. Allahabad - Situated on the banks of the Ganges River, Allahabad is a major pilgrimage site and offers various attractions like the Triveni Sangam (confluence of three rivers), Allahabad Fort, Allahabad Museum, and Anand Bhavan.
3. Varanasi - This ancient city is considered one of the holiest places in India and is famous for its ghats (steps leading to the river), temples, and spiritual ambience. Don't miss visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Sarnath (a Buddhist pilgrimage site), and taking a boat ride along the river.
4. Bodh Gaya - If you have time for a detour, Bodh Gaya is worth visiting. It is the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. The Mahabodhi Temple Complex and Bodhi Tree are major attractions here.
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