Patna is a city which is blessed with some of the most beautiful and historical attractions which reflects the heritage of the place. From the Golghar to the Bihar Museum and monasteries these places gives a tour of the old Patliputra. Q.

Which is the most beautiful city in Bihar?

Tourist places in BiharBodh Gaya. Previous. Next. 4.4 /5. Patna. 4.2 /5. 2 out of 18. Places to visit in Bihar 42. Nalanda. 3.9 /5. 3 out of 18. Places to visit in Bihar 8. Vaishali. 3.0 /5. 4 out of 18. Madhubani. 4.0 /5. 5 out of 18. Muzaffarpur. 2.9 /5. 6 out of 18. Bhagalpur. 2.9 /5. 7 out of 18. Rajgir. 4.5 /5. 8 out of 18.More items

What is Patna best known for?

The Top 10 Things To Do And See In PatnaGolghar. Golghar, the undisputed architectural landmark of Patna, evokes marvel and a lot of curiosity. Mahavir Mandir. Takht Sri Patna Sahib. Nalanda University. Patna Museum. Gandhi Ghat. Jain Temple of Pawapuri. Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan.

What is the famous food of Patna?

In addition to this, Patna has a special fondness for sweet dishes. Naivedyam is a popular dish made from besan and dry fruits. Other famous sweets are Chandrakala/ Gujjia, Khaja, Kesar Peda, Dal Peda, Malpua, Parwal ki mithai etc. Local fast food snacks include Chana Ghugni, Samosa, Jhaal Mudi, Choora, Thekua etc.

Which is famous for Bihar?

Top Attractions & Destinations in BiharMahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya. The Mahabodhi Temple (literally: "Great Awakening Temple"), Ruins of Nalanda University. Ghora Katora. SHER SHAH SURI TOMB. TAKHAT SRI HARIMANDIR JI PATNA SAHIB. Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Rajgir. ASHOKAN PILLAR. Barabar Caves.More items

Is Bihar safe?

Stay safe[edit] Bihar has a terrible reputation for crime and banditry (or dacoity, to use the Indian word), with armed bandits recently taking to robbing moving trains, and there were 55 cases of hijackings for ransom (and 2,480 for other reasons!) reported in 2008.

What is the old name of Bihar?

Magadha Bihar was known as Magadha in ancient times. It was a center of power, learning and culture. The Maurya empire as well as one of the worlds greatest pacifist religions, Buddhism, arose from Magadha. Bihari empires, like the Maurya and the Gupta, unified large parts of South Asia under a central rule.

Who is the powerful caste of Bihar?

Political influence. Being traditional landlords and one of the early literate castes, the Bhumihars have been influential in the politics of Bihar since the British days. Noted Bhumihar princely state rulers included Harendra Kishore Singh (Raja of Bettiah) and Vibhuti Narayan Singh (Raja of the Benares).

Which caste is more in Bihar?

Castes and ethnic groupsCastes of BiharCastePopulation (%)NotesForward caste20%Five upper-castes - Brahmin-6%, Bhumihar-6% Rajput- 5% Kayasthas -1.5% constitute around 15% of the states population.(STs)1.3%Others0.4%Includes Christians, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists3 more rows

Is Patna safe for female?

Patna: Bihars a badland, not safe for women to live in – or where its not safe for them to venture out after sundown.