Here’s a 2-Day Travel Itinerary for Visiting Patna along with a clean, text-only table of popular attractions, ranked by popularity, with average time spent and entry fees.
Day 1 – Heritage and Culture Focus
Morning (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Golghar (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
Historic granary with a panoramic city view. - Patna Museum (9:15 AM – 10:45 AM)
Excellent for ancient and medieval history buffs. - Breakfast (10:45 AM – 11:30 AM)
Local café or street-side breakfast near Gandhi Maidan.
Midday (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
- Kumhrar Park & Ruins (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Site of archaeological remains from the Mauryan period. - Lunch Break (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
- Bihar Museum (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM)
Must-visit for modern museum experience and cultural education.
Evening (3:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Takht Sri Patna Sahib (4:00 PM – 5:15 PM)
Important Sikh pilgrimage site. - Ganga Ghat (Gandhi Ghat) (5:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
Peaceful riverfront, possible Ganga Aarti.
Day 2 – Nature, Religion & Local Flavor
Morning (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Mahavir Mandir (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
Famous Hanuman temple near Patna Junction. - Agam Kuan (Unfathomable Well) (9:15 AM – 10:00 AM)
Associated with Emperor Ashoka. - Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park (Zoo) (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Great for families and nature lovers.
Midday (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
- Lunch at Boring Road or Fraser Road (12:15 PM – 1:30 PM)
Choose from regional or modern cuisine. - Visit Jalan Museum (by prior appointment) (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Private museum with rare artifacts in a colonial mansion.
Evening (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
- Explore Local Market – Maurya Lok Complex or Hathwa Market
Shopping and street food. - Optional: Revisit Ganga Ghat or try a river cruise (if available).
Table: Key Places to Visit in Patna
| Place Name | Popularity (1–5) | Average Time Spent | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar Museum | 5 | 1–1.5 hours | ₹100 (Adult), ₹10 (Student), ₹500 (Foreigner) |
| Takht Sri Patna Sahib | 5 | 1 hour | Free |
| Golghar | 4 | 45–60 minutes | Free |
| Patna Museum | 4 | 1–1.5 hours | ₹15 (Indian), ₹250 (Foreigner) |
| Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park | 4 | 1.5–2 hours | ₹30 |
| Mahavir Mandir | 4 | 30–45 minutes | Free |
| Gandhi Ghat | 3 | 1 hour | Free |
| Kumhrar Park & Ruins | 2 | 30–45 minutes | ₹5 (Indian), ₹100 (Foreigner) |
| Agam Kuan | 2 | 20–30 minutes | Free |
| Jalan Museum (Private Entry) | 2 | 1 hour | Appointment required |
| Maurya Lok / Hathwa Market | 3 | 1–2 hours | Free (Shopping optional) |