About Patna
Musabani to Patna distnce : 496 km
Estimated travel time : 10.9 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 Musabani to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Musabani to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Musabani to Patna distance is 496 Km and is 10.9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Jamshedpur - Located around 40 km from Musabani, Jamshedpur is known for its industrial heritage and is home to the prestigious Tata Steel Plant. The city also has several parks, gardens, and monuments worth exploring.
2. Deoghar - Situated around 220 km from Musabani, Deoghar is a popular religious destination famous for the Baidyanath Temple. The temple attracts a large number of devotees every year, especially during the holy month of Shravan.
3. Bhagalpur - About 240 km from Musabani, Bhagalpur is a historic city situated on the banks of the Ganges River. Known for its silk production, the city also has ancient attractions like Vikramshila Setu, Mandar Parvat, and the Ghuran Peer Baba Dargah.
4. Rajgir - Located around 275 km from Musabani, Rajgir is a historical town known for its association with Buddhism and Jainism. The attractions of Rajgir include the Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Venu Vana, Nalanda University ruins, and hot springs.
5. Nalanda - Situated about 290 km from Musabani, Nalanda is famous for its ancient ruins of Nalanda University, one of the world's oldest universities. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a glimpse into India's rich history.
6. Pawapuri - Located around 320 km from Musabani, Pawapuri is a significant Jain pilgrimage site. It is believed to be the place of Lord Mahavira's final salvation, and the Jal Mandir (water temple) in the middle of a lake is a major attraction.