Plan your trip · Patna
3 perfect days in Patna
Nearby sights each day, timed and walkable — with what to wear for the photos and where to eat every signature dish. Tap any stop for angles, hours & tips.
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Trip at a glance
- Days
- 3 days
- Best season
- ❄️ Winter
- Total stops
- ~20
- Food & drink
- ₹690 – ₹1,860
Day 1
Mahavir Mandir & Golghar
7 stops8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Early morning for soft light on the dome and an empty park; late afternoon for warm colour on the plaster and the river view from the top.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What to wear
a short walk
- 3:00 – 4:30 PMExplore Temple stalls
a short walk
Dinner7:00 PM
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
₹150–350
~6 min
Evening8:30 PM · after dark
Best light: Early morning on a weekday for a clear view of the front and fewer people; evening for the temple lit up and the aarti atmosphere.
5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
What to wear
Day 2
Kumhrar & Takht Sri Patna Sahib
7 stops8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Late afternoon for long shadows and warm light on the lawns; early morning for a quiet park and soft light.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What to wear
- 3:00 – 4:30 PMExplore Bazaar near the takht
~12 min
Dinner7:00 PM
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
₹150–350
~32 min
Evening8:30 PM · after dark
Best light: Early morning for soft light on the white marble and a calm courtyard; evening for the building lit up against a dark sky.
4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What to wear
Day 3
Bihar Museum
6 stops8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Mid-morning, soon after opening, for even light in the courtyards and empty galleries; late afternoon for warm light on the steel and stone walls.
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Mon)
What to wear
~14 min
- 3:00 – 4:30 PMExplore Museum shop
a short walk
Dinner7:30 PM
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
₹150–350
3-days trip · ₹690 – ₹1,860