About Patna
Purquazi to Patna distnce : 1167 km
Estimated travel time : 17.2 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 Purquazi to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Purquazi to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Purquazi to Patna distance is 1167 Km and is 17.2 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Bodh Gaya - A UNESCO World Heritage site known as the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.
2. Varanasi - One of the oldest cities in the world and a major pilgrimage site for Hindus. It is famous for its ghats and the Ganges River.
3. Allahabad - Known for the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, which is considered holy among Hindus. The Kumbh Mela, a major religious festival, is also held here.
4. Lucknow - The capital of Uttar Pradesh, known for its rich history, architecture, and the famous Imambara complex.
5. Kanpur - A major industrial city known for textile mills and leather industries. It also has historical sites such as the Kanpur Memorial Church and the Allen Forest Zoo.
6. Agra - Home to the iconic Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are other notable attractions in the city.
7. Mathura - Considered to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna and a major pilgrimage site for Hindus. The Krishna Janmasthan Temple and Dwarkadhish Temple are among the popular attractions.
8. Vrindavan - A holy town associated with Lord Krishna and Radha. It is known for its numerous temples, including the famous Banke Bihari Temple and ISKCON Temple.