Book Shillong to Patna Cab
Shillong to Patna distnce : 974 km
Estimated travel time : 23.3 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.
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Shillong to Patna Cab Route
Shillong to Patna by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Shillong to Patna distance is 974 Km and is 23.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Bodh Gaya - Known for its Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site.
2. Rajgir - Home to several ancient sites like the Gridhakuta Hill, which is associated with Buddha's teachings, and the ruins of Nalanda University, a renowned Buddhist learning center.
3. Kolkata - The capital city of West Bengal, known for its colonial architecture, cultural heritage, and iconic places like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, and Eden Gardens.
4. Shantiniketan - A small town near Bolpur in West Bengal, famous for Visva Bharati University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore. The town is known for its poetic and artistic soul.
5. Guwahati - The largest city in Assam, known for its ancient Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, and the famous Brahmaputra River Cruise.
6. Kaziranga National Park - A UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the endangered one-horned Rhinoceros. The park offers a unique wildlife experience.
7. Cherrapunji/Sohra - Known for being one of the wettest places on earth, Cherrapunji offers stunning landscapes, waterfalls, and the living root bridges.
8. Shillong - The capital city of Meghalaya and the final destination. Shillong is famous for its scenic beauty, waterfalls, lakes, and British architectural influence.