Patna - Exploring the various elements the city has to offer

When you plan a visit to a city, it is important you look through every aspect of what the city offers and not just go by what you see on the internet or hear from your friends. Do a thorough research on the destination and plan your visit accordingly. This article briefly tells you about what you should expect on your trip to Patna.

We live in a country where travel is cheap, feasible and destinations innumerable to choose from. We are blessed with a rich diversity in culture and lifestyle that whichever place we choose to visit, we get a whole new experience every time. Everything from the most romantic honeymoon destinations, beach destinations, weekend getaways, heritage visits, pilgrimage sites and adventure visits are available. You just need to have a little bit of planning and know where to go and how to go about your trip to save money and experience the destination in the same way as you would by splurging.

Of the many intriguing destinations, Patna is one. Formerly known as Pataliputra, the city of Pata serves as the capital for the state of Bihar. This city has seen itself develop rapidly in the recent years to grow from becoming a small city to a big commercial city today. It is easily accessible by trains and flights. One of the busiest train in this city is the 12401 Magadh express starting from the district of Islampur in Bihar. This train passes through Patna and makes a stop here where most part of the train is filled up. Incase you are planning a visit to this city and looking for a reliable train back to Delhi, simply check the 12401 running status and the timings and status of the train will be laid out in front of your screen.

Patna has many places of interest spread out in its city, especially places of religious interest. One of the main temples in the city is the popular ‘Birla Temple’ which can be found all over India. This temple is also fondly called the Lakshmi Narayan temple. Another major temple found in the city is the Mahavir Mandir (temple), dedicated to the great Hindu God Lord Hanuman. This temple is the second most visited temple in northern India and sees thousands of devotees each year. If you are a Hindu, you will know of the significance of Goddess Durga. The Patan Devi temple in Patna is believed to be the abode of this Goddess and is therefore regarded to be one of the holiest places in India by the Hindus.

Apart from the temples, there are many more places of interest in Patna which attracts the tourists and travellers. From beautifully maintained botanicals and zoological gardens, landmark monuments, important mosques and museums with ancient artefacts, Bihar simply does not seize to amaze any visitor. Plan a visit to this historic city and feast your eyes on one of India’s fastest growing cities.

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