Patna - पटना

Situated on the southern bank of the holy river, Ganges, Patna is a large city with with a considerable population and quite a few plaes of interest. A typical tropical city of northern India, Patna is famous for its glorious past, especially the period of Magadha and the Mauryan rule. The historical monuments and beautiful countryside make it an interesting place to visit. It is the capital city of the Indian state of Bihar. Patna is a part of the Buddhist Circuit of Bihar, as it is the ideal gateway for all the places on this circuit.