Patna’s historical significance is well-known and we’re here to remind you of just that! Since months we’ve been confined to our homes, and the wanderlust’s been kickin’ real hard. So we’ve done some research and are here to present you with some gorge monuments you can meander around for those post-lockdown feels. Get the gang going and scroll on to uncover some fun heritage sites!

1. Gol Ghar

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This gigantic complex is surrounded with lush green gardens and is a stellar photo op spot for all you shutterbugs! The dome structure and 145 step-stairway looks magnificent making GolGhar a very popular tourist destination. You defo need to check this one out.

Where | GolGhar - Opposite Government Girls High School, Ashok Rajpath
Timings | 10 AM - 5 PM
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Entry Fee | Free

2. Martyr’s Memorial - Shaheed Smarak

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Commemorating the seven young men who died defending the tricolour, this martyr’s memorial is a monumental marvel with life-like statues of those seven patriots. A must visit place fosho!

Where | Shaheed Smarak - Rajbansi Nagar
Timings | Open 24 Hours
Entry Fee | Free

3. Naghol Kothi

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This old palace has the perf aesthetics that are just too mesmerising to look at. The intrinsic mughal architecture has

such finesse and is worthy of a trip with the squad.

Where | Naghol Kothi - Old Patna
Entry Fee | Free

4. Agam Kuan

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Oldie but goodie perfectly describes this monument that has earned its fame over the years. King Ashoka’s personal 105 feet well with arched windows is a unique monument that y’all cannot afford to miss out on.

Where | Agam Kuan - Gulzarbagh
Timings | Open 24 Hours
Entry Fee | Free

5. Nalanda Mahavihara

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This very stunning monument located just a lil outside the city is your ideal weekend getaway for some bombass selfies and Facebook DPs. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can find the ruins of the stupas and viharas which existed here in the olden days and till date, they look gorgeous, especially when captured at dusk. Drive here with the gang right away.

Where | Nalanda Mahavihara - Nalanda District
Timings | 9 AM - 5 PM
Distance From Patna | 80 KM
Entry Fee | Rs 15

6. Choti Dargah

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Also called Maner Sharif, this mausoleum is another architectural marvel here to take you away from the maddening crowds. It’s a three-storied burial site of a Sufi saint with verses from the Quran etched onto the walls. A place marked by complete serenity, this will surely be your go-to spot for when life gets a bit overwhelming.

Where | Choti Dargah Sharif - Maner
Distance From Patna | 80 KM
Entry Fee | Free

7. Ashokan Pillar

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An outstanding excavation site just outside Patna, this place contains a brick stupa and a polished sandstone pillar with a mighty figurine of a lion built by Emperor Ashoka. This place has the kinda vibe that’ll tickle the inner archaeologist and budding historian inside you. The stories and rich heritage of the monument will make you feel totally immersed in this iconic place.

Where | Ashokan Pillar - Muzaffarpur District, Kolhua
Timings | Open 24 Hours
Distance From Patna | 65 KM
Entry Fee | Free

So folks, pack your bags and #TravelEssentials for the best escapade of your life without travelling long, exhausting distances and thank us later!

7 Eye-Catching Monuments In & Around Patna That You Must Visit Once

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