About Patna
Raiganj to Patna distnce : 391 km
Estimated travel time : 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 Raiganj to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Raiganj to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Raiganj to Patna distance is 391 Km and is 9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Bodh Gaya - Located about 110 km from Patna, Bodh Gaya is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. It is here that Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment.
2. Nalanda - Known for its ancient university, Nalanda is about 90 km from Patna. It was a renowned center of learning in ancient India and attracts history enthusiasts.
3. Rajgir - Situated around 100 km from Patna, Rajgir is a historic city known for its hot springs and beautiful temples. It also holds religious significance as Buddha spent some time here.
4. Gaya - Gaya, located around 100 km from Patna, is an important religious site for Hindus. It is believed that offering prayers and performing rituals here ensures salvation for ancestors.
5. Bhagalpur - Around 170 km from Patna, Bhagalpur is known for its silk production. It is also home to the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary, where visitors can spot endangered Gangetic dolphins.
6. Malda - Located around 200 km from Patna, Malda is famous for its historical monuments like the Adina Mosque, Firoz Minar, and the ruins of Gour.
7. Raiganj - Finally, after the journey, you will reach Raiganj, which is a city in West Bengal known for its scenic beauty, parks, and temples. It is a popular stopover for travelers visiting nearby destinations like Darjeeling and Gangtok.