Why go
- Metropolis and state capital of Bihar, India.
- Known for the ancient Indian city of Pataliputra.
- Served by Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT).
History
Patna, historically known as Pāṭaliputra, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Bihar. According to the United Nations, as of 2026, Patna had a population of 3.33 million, making it the 19th largest city in India. Covering 250 square kilometres (97 sq mi) and over 2.5 million people, its urban agglomeration is the 18th largest in India. Patna also serves as the seat of Patna High Court. The Buddhist, Hindu and Jain pilgrimage centres of Vaishali, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodh Gaya and Pawapuri are nearby and Patna City is a sacred city for Sikhs as the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh was born here. The modern city of Patna is mainly on the southern bank of the river Ganges. The city also straddles the rivers Son, Gandak and Punpun. The city is approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) in length and 16 to 18 kilometres wide.
Where to stay
City Centre Mall, Buddh Marg, opposite Lodipur Fire Station, Christian Colony, Lodipur, Patna, Bihar 800001, India · tajhotels.com
No-25, Kitab Lane, Vivekananda Marg, Anandpuri, Patna, Bihar 800013, India · treebo.com
The ARL Hotel, Road No. 4, near Lal babu market, North Patel Nagar, West Patel Nagar, Adarsh Colony, North Shastri Nagar, Patna, Bihar 801103, India · arlhotel.in
Shivpuri Chitkohra, near shivpuri park gate, Anisabad, Patna, Bihar 800002, India · hotelrudraresidency.com
Sushila sadan, Exhibition Rd, Salimpur Ahra, Golambar, Patna, Bihar 800001, India · thenexus.net.in
HDFC Bank Building, Kali Mandir Rd, Hanuman Nagar, Kankarbagh, Bankman Colony, Patna, Bihar 800026, India · hotelgoldencrystal.com
Survey Plot no 12, Vindhwaswani Lane, West Lohanipur, Kadamkuan, Patna, Bihar 800001, India · shardaresidency.in
Bypass Rd, West Ramkrishna Nagar, Ramkrishan Nagar, Patna, Bihar 800027, India · hotelsidhvedantha.com
Vivekanand Marg, Boring Rd, beside Axis Bank, Patna, Bihar 800013, India · treebo.com
Fraser Rd, South Gandhi Maidan, Raja Ji Salai, Dujra Diara, Patna, Bihar 800001, India · maurya.com
West of Ram Gulam Chowk, South Gandhi Maidan, Raja Ji Salai, Dujra Diara, Patna, Bihar 800001, India · thepanachepatna.com
Kankarbagh Main Road, beside H.P Petrol Pump, Kankarbagh, Patna, Bihar 800020, India · aalcajarsinn.com
Fraser Rd, opposite Bank of Baroda, Old Jakkanpur, Lodipur, Patna, Bihar 800001, India · gingerhotels.com
PC Golambar Bypass Crossing, Anisabad, Patna, Bihar 800002, India · patliputracontinental.com
876, Exhibition Rd, near Gandhi Maidan Road, South Gandhi Maidan, Raja Ji Salai, Dujra Diara, Patna, Bihar 800001, India · lemontreehotels.com
Gurudwara Gali, opposite Buddha Smriti Park, Fraser Road Area, Patna, Bihar 800001, India · hotelbuddhapatna.in
825, Exhibition Rd, near Gandhi Maidan Road, Old Jakkanpur, Lodipur, Patna, Bihar 800001, India · gargeehotels.com
4th P&M Mall, Patliputra Kurji Rd, Patliputra Industrial Area, Patna, Bihar 800013, India · theclarkshotels.com
54, Mall Rd, Patliputra Colony, Patna, Bihar 800013, India · buddhaheritage.com
Exhibition Rd, Bigbazar, Lodipur, Patna, Bihar 800001, India · patliputrahotels.com
near sahayog hospital, Patliputra Colony, Patna, Bihar 800013, India · goldensunrise.in
Windsor, Exhibition Rd, Fraser Road Area, Patna, Bihar 800001, India · hotelwindsorpatna.com
Ambedkar Path, opp. Pillar no. - 4, behind Tanishq/SBI Bank, Rukanpura, Patna, Bihar 800014, India · amalfigrand.com
Bypass Road, Anisabad, Patna, Bihar 800032, India · amithotel.com
J43R+X6Q Ishwari Market, New Market Station Rd, Goriya Toli, Besides, Fraser Road Area, Patna, Bihar 800001, India · hotelfort.in
Jagat Trade Center, Fraser Rd, Old Jakkanpur, Lodipur, Patna, Bihar 800001, India · facebook.com
Maharaja Kameshwar Complex, Fraser Rd, opp. Budh Park, Station Road, Fraser Road Area, Patna, Bihar 800001, India · patliputranirvana.com
Mahavir Ln, opposite Hospito India, Sri Krishna Nagar, Buddha Colony, Patna, Bihar 800001, India
First Floor, opposite Bank of India, Fraser Road Area, Patna, Bihar 800001, India
4th floor, V mart building, New Saraswati Chandra Market, Kurji, Patna, Bihar 800010, India
Samridhi Hotel and Resort Nh-2, Kota, Sasaram, Bihar 821015, India
Dumri Kothi Campus, beside Pushp Vihar Apartment, opposite Big Bazaar Lane, Ali Nagar Colony, Salimpur Ahra, Golambar, Patna, Bihar 800001, India
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · Khagaul Anisabad Road, patna, 800002 · dominos.co.in
Coffee Shop, Burger, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating · Riding Path Road near Imperial Hyundai Showroom, Patna,… · sardarjibakhsh.com
Egg Rolls, Chicken Rolls, Paneer Rolls, Biryani, Chicken Chilly, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:00 Features: halal · 216 Patliputra Colony, Patna,…
Indian, Chinese, Restaurant · Indian/Chinese restaurant · mrlitti.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sweets, Tea, Ice Cream, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · T point, patna, 801503
North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:30
Chinese, Indian, Multi-Cuisine, Restaurant · Chinese/Indian restaurant · Maa Kausalya grand Kankarbagh colony more, opp. Indian oil petrol pump, Patna, 800020 · 7storiesfood.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. · Patna Gaya Road (State Highway- 1), Sampatchak, 800007
South Indian, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Rolls, Restaurant · Rolls restaurant
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Chips, Chana, Fast Food · Chips/Chana fast food
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Litti Chokha, Fast Food · Litti Chokha fast food
Samosa, Litti, Jalebi, Mithai, Dairy, Fast Food · Samosa/Litti fast food · birla colony phulwari sharif, Patna, 801505
Food Court · Features: vegetarian options · Patna, 800016
Fast Food · fast food · badi macchua toli, danapur, 801503
Cafe · cafe
Pizza, Italian, Chinese, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · D-7 Opp- Shivaji Park, Kankarbagh, Patna, 800020
Coffee Shop, Regional, Pizza, Burger, Chinese, Sandwich, Chicken, Indian, Asian, Kebab, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · AIIMS Road Patna, PATNA,… · theroyalbihar.com
Indian, Chicken, Kebab, Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · Kanpura Maveshi Haat, Mahnar Rd, Jadhua, Hajipur, 844102
Chicken, Noodle, Diner, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Burger, Pastry, Biscuits, Samosa, Veg Rolls, Tea, Chocolates, Cold Drinks, Veg Thali, Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 Features: vegetarian…
Chinese, Thai, Restaurant · Chinese/Thai restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: air conditioning · 5th Floor, Bailey Road, Gola Rd, above Home Town & Gold DoZo Gym, Patna, Bihar,…
Food Court · food court
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · cafe
Pizza, Cafe · Pizza cafe
Coffee Shop, Chicken, Chinese, Italian, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, vegetarian options,…
Indian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Chinese, Indian, Italian, Restaurant · Chinese/Indian restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Rahar Diyara, Bihar 841101, Sonepur, 841101
Food Court · food court · gola par, near shiv mandir, danapur, 801503
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · cafe
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Indian, Coffee Shop, Burger, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7
Food Court · food court
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Airports
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT) 5.7 km to the centre
Patna, BR, IN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (IndiGo Airlines, Go Air, Air Sahara, Jet Airways…) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Delhi, Kolkata, Ranchi, Lucknow (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 4 routes: Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ranchi
- Go Air G8 (A320) · 3 routes: Delhi, Kolkata, Ranchi
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800, ATR 72) · 2 routes: Delhi*, Kolkata*
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800, ATR 72) · 2 routes: Delhi, Kolkata*
- Air India Limited AI (A319) · 1 route: Delhi
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU) 59 km to the centre
Muzaffarpur, BR, IN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Gaya Airport (GAY) 98 km to the centre
Gaya, BR, IN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Ulao Aerodrome 97 km to the centre
Begusarai, BR, IN
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PAT has direct flights to 4 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Delhi, Kolkata, Ranchi, Lucknow).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Patna, India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Cultural