Traveling and Trading in the renowned city of Nation Patna

Introduction

 

Patna is rooted from Patan, the name of the Hindu goddess, Patan Devi. It is the capital and largest city of the state Bihar in India. Historically, there ruled different rulers like Mauryan, Gupta and Mughal, British. It also served a significant role in the Indian independence movement and posted independence. In fact, Patna became a center of international trade during the 17th century. Moreover, the trading of calico and silk initiated in this city by the East India Company who set up their factory in 1620. Later on, many of the Europeans also started the business in Patna. It also played the vital role in many of the independence movements like Champaran movement which was against the Indigo plantation and the Quit India Movement in 1942. After independence, Patna stood back as the capital of Bihar in 1947, but later on, in 2000 Bihar was partitioned when Jharkhand also became an independent state in the Indian union. Geographically, it is situated on the river Ganges in Eastern India in the southern part, covering the total area of Patna of about 136 Km square. Climatically, the city has a humid subtropical climate with boiling summers from April to June, then followed by the monsoon from late September and cold winter nights as well as foggy or sunny days from November till February. Moreover, pollution is a major concern in Patna while, it is the second largest city in the nation, and this can lead to acute outcomes like asthma, cancer.

 

Economically, since long the city has been a dominant agricultural hub and trade center. Major export areas are sesame, sugarcane, medium-grained Patna rice and grain. It is an important business and luxury brand center of eastern India. Due to the center of trade, it is connected with many more cities like Chandigarh, Delhi, and Mumbai. There are ample of Chandigarh to Patna flights.

 

Where to go

 

Most of the tourists are attracted to this city near about 2.4 million tourists in recent years. Tourists who are visiting the city account for 41% of the total number of tourists visiting the religious place of Hindus in Bihar. Although, Bodh Gaya was the most popular destination for overseas visitors. The Ancient monuments are the mirror image of its many ancient monuments. Few examples of Mauryan art remain over there which includes Didarganj Yakshi. In addition to this, Ashokan Pataliputra ruin sites depict the remains of Kumhrar and Agam Kuan.

 

In addition to Hinduism and Islam, it also promotes the Sikhism, while, Takht Sri Patna Sahib is situated over there which attracts the beautify portion of tourism per year and beautify the birthplace of the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, Gobind Singh.  Apart from this following are the places which exemplify British architectures:-

 

●    Padri Ki Haveli,

●     High Court,

●     Golghar and

●    Secretariat Building constructed recently

●     Buddha Smriti Park close to the Patna junction is renowned and excellent tourist attraction.

 

How to reach over there

 

Patna is having a Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, which is an international airport, so local or overseas flights are available connected to metros in the whole nation. There is one or two Chandigarh to Patna flight, which are available tediously due to the scarcity of flights to a particular destination. Chandigarh Patna Flights cover the traveling distance in about 3-4 hours with the cheap airfare. All fights go via New Delhi.

 

 

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