3-Day Patna Travel Itinerary

Patna

Here’s a 3-Day Travel Itinerary for Visiting Patna, tailored for a mix of historical, cultural, religious, and local experiences — without any icons or images. A detailed summary table is included below, listing all major attractions by popularity, estimated visit duration, and fees.

Day 1: Heritage and History

Morning

  • Golghar (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
  • Patna Museum (9:15 AM – 10:45 AM)
  • Breakfast at Gandhi Maidan area (10:45 AM – 11:30 AM)

Midday

  • Kumhrar Park (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
  • Lunch Break (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
  • Bihar Museum (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM)

Evening

  • Gandhi Ghat (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM) – Option to attend Ganga Aarti.

Day 2: Religion and Culture

Morning

  • Mahavir Mandir (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
  • Agam Kuan (9:15 AM – 10:00 AM)
  • Breakfast near Patna Junction (10:00 AM – 10:45 AM)
  • Takht Sri Patna Sahib (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

Midday

  • Lunch at Rajendra Nagar or Kankarbagh (12:30 PM – 2:00 PM)
  • Jalan Museum (with prior appointment) (2:30 PM – 3:30 PM)

Evening

  • Local Market Visit – Maurya Lok or Hathwa Market (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

Day 3: Nature, Relaxation & Local Life

Morning

  • Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park (Zoo) (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
  • Breakfast near Bailey Road (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
  • Visit to Eco Park (if interested) (11:15 AM – 12:30 PM)

Midday

  • Lunch at Boring Road or Dak Bungalow area (12:30 PM – 2:00 PM)
  • Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library (2:30 PM – 3:30 PM)

Evening

  • Leisure Time / Second visit to Ghat or Museum (optional) (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
  • Try local street food in evening hours

Summary Table – Attractions in Patna

Place NamePopularity (1–5)Avg. Time SpentEntry Fee
Bihar Museum51–1.5 hours₹100 (Adult), ₹10 (Student), ₹500 (Foreigner)
Takht Sri Patna Sahib51 hourFree
Patna Museum41–1.5 hours₹15 (Indian), ₹250 (Foreigner)
Golghar445–60 minutesFree
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park41.5–2 hours₹30
Mahavir Mandir430–45 minutesFree
Gandhi Ghat31 hourFree
Kumhrar Park230–45 minutes₹5 (Indian), ₹100 (Foreigner)
Agam Kuan220–30 minutesFree
Jalan Museum (by appointment)21 hourAppointment Required
Maurya Lok / Hathwa Market31–2 hoursFree (Shopping optional)
Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library31 hourFree
Eco Park31–1.5 hours₹20–₹30 (Approx.)

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