Patna

-
Patna



Capital of: Bihar
Location: East India

Climate: a year-round humid subtropical climate

City Name Origin: The name of this city comes from the word Pattan, meaning ‘port’ in Sanskrit.

How to reach: By Air: Loknayak Jayaprakash Airport, By Rail: Patna Railway Station

Types of attraction: Nature, Zoo, Parks, Waterfalls, Monuments, Museum

Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →

Nalanda University Ruins (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Golghar 
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Srikrishna Science Centre
Kumrahar
Patna Museum
Location: Patna, Bihar, India

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

places to visit in january in haridwar

-
Image
  Har Ki Pauri Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar Overview Regarded as one of the most sacred Ghats in Haridwar and India, Har Ki Pauri is a revered landmark and is visited by devotees and visitors in large number seeking the blessings of Holy Ganga by offering their prayers. Har Ki Pauri which literally translates to 'Steps to Lord Shiva' is situated in the holy city of Haridwar which is considered as one of the seven holiest places in the country. A dip in the river Ganges here is believed to wash away one's sins and according to Indian mythology, it is one of the four places where the drops of elixir ('Amrit') were accidentally spilt by the celestial bird Garuda. The river is filled with a golden hue of countless diyas offered by devotees floating along the river. Har Ki Pauri is the place where River Ganga flowing through the Himalayas touches the plains for the first time. Oozing serenity and calm all the time, it is the evening time at Har Ki Pauri that is most...
Read more

The Golden City: Jaisalmer

-
Image
  The Golden City: Jaisalmer So named for the yellow sandstone used in most of its buildings, the Golden City of Jaisalmer is an oasis of splendid old architecture that rises from the sand dunes of the  Thar Desert . Once a strategic outpost, today the city is filled with splendid old mansions; magnificent gateways; and the massive  Jaisalmer Fort , also known as the Golden Fort, a daunting 12th-century structure that rises high above the town. In addition to its palaces, temples, and fine old homes, the fortress boasts 99 bastions along with massive gates leading to its main courtyard where you'll find the seven-story-tall  Maharaja's Palace . Started in the early 1500s and added to by successive rulers right up until the 19th century, the palace offers sections open to the public, including areas beautifully decorated with tiles from Italy and China, and intricately carved stone doors. There are also a number of Jain temples dating from the 12th to 16th centu...
Read more

best places to visit in Maya Devi Temple

-
Image
Maya Devi Temple Weather : 24° C Timings : Darshan: 6:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Aarti: 6:30 AM Time Required : 1-2 hrs Entry Fee : No entry fee   Maya Devi Temple, Haridwar Overview Built in the 11th century, the Maya Devi temple in Haridwar is one of the oldest temples in India. The temple is dedicated to Hindu goddess Maya and is also one of the three Shaktipeeth, believed to be the place where the heart and navel of Goddess Sati fell. Goddess Maya is considered to be a form of Adi Shakti, who is believed to be the Goddess of divine power. Devotees of the Goddess visit in large numbers during Navratra and Kumbh Mela to take her blessings. Maya Devi is considered by many as the chief Goddess of the holy city and no pilgrimage is complete without doing Devi's darshan. Formerly the city of Haridwar was even called Mayapuri in veneration to this deity. The ancient Maya Devi Temple is also one of the three oldest temples of Haridwar, which is still intact, the other two bein...
Read more