5 quick getaways from Patna
If you are seeking getaways from Patna, neither too far yet worth visiting, here is a list.
Madhubani
The city inherits its name from Madhuban, meaning forest of honey. Madhubani is the second city in the world which adopted democracy. The main tourist attractions of this place are BM Cottage and Kapileshwar Stan.
Distance between Patna and Madhubani: 188 kilometers, 5 hours drive
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Darbhanga
Honored as the second largest medical hub of Bihar, Darbhanga is a fast developing city. It holds historical importance as well. The city had a seating of Darbhanga Raj and is also a cultural town of Mithila. Mithila is a geographical and cultural region of Bihar. Popular sites in this city include-
- Chandrahari Museum
- Maharajadhiraj Laxmeshwar Singh Museum
- Darbhanga Fort
- Rambagh Palace
Distance between Patna and Darbhanga: 143 kilometers, 4 hours drive
Book a taxi from Patna to Darbhanga
Deoghar
The Deoghar district of Jharkhand is known for the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga. The main attractions of this city include-
- Baidyanath Temple
- Trikut Parvat
- Naulakha Mandir
- Tapovan
- Hathi Pahar
Distance between Patna and Deoghar: 253 kilometers, 6.5 hours drive
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Gaya
Gaya is a holy city in Bihar located on the banks of Falgu river. Among many temples, the most popular is the 18th-century Vishnupad Mandir with an octagonal shrine. Attractions of this city include-
- Mangla Gauri Temple
- Dungeshwari cave
- Surya Kund
- Muchalinda Lake
Distance between Patna and Gaya: 98 kilometers, 3.5 hours drive
Book a taxi from Patna to Gaya
Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur is a semi-metropolitan city in the Bihar state of India. Popular for the Lychee fruit, the city offers many amazing sites. Some of them are-
- Gandhi Museum
- Jubba Sahni Park
- Garibnath Temple
- First Planetarium of India
Distance between Patna and Muzaffarpur: 71 kilometers, 2.5 hours drive
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