About Patna
Robertsganj to Patna distnce : 315 km
Estimated travel time : 7.1 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 Robertsganj to Patna is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Robertsganj to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Robertsganj to Patna distance is 315 Km and is 7.1 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Varanasi - Known for its sacred ghats and temples, Varanasi is a popular spiritual and cultural destination. Tourists can visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Sarnath, and enjoy boat rides on the Ganges.
2. Allahabad - This city is famous for the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. It is also home to the Allahabad Fort, Anand Bhawan Museum, and the Khusro Bagh.
3. Mirzapur - Located on the banks of the Ganges, Mirzapur is known for its carpet and brassware industries. Tourists can visit the Vindhyavasini Devi Temple, Sita Kund, and Lakhaniya Dari Waterfall.
4. Chandauli - This town is known for the Chakia Bird Sanctuary, which attracts a variety of migratory birds. Nature lovers can enjoy birdwatching and explore the serene surroundings.
5. Sonbhadra - En route to Robertsganj, Sonbhadra offers attractions like the Renukeshwar Mahadev Temple, Shivdwar Indraprastha Fort, and the scenic spot of Paavgarh.
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