Patna: Visitors can now explore Patna’s historical, cultural and religious attractions through three specially designed one-day tour packages launched by the Bihar Tourism Department.
The packages, organised by the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC), cater to three categories of visitors: school students, weekend travellers and religious tourists. They cover major attractions in Patna and nearby areas, offering an organised sightseeing experience within a day.
The packages include transportation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea and coffee, drinking water, monument entry fees and the services of trained guides. Tourism police assistance is also included.
Special Patna Darshan Package for School Students
The first package has been designed for school students, combining visits to historical landmarks, educational institutions and recreational attractions.
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The itinerary includes:
- Patna Zoo
- Governor House
- Secretariat
- Eco Park
- Bihar Museum
- Golghar
- Gandhi Museum
- Sabhyata Dwar
- Science Centre
- Buddha Smriti Park
The fare is ₹2,000 per person for travel by Deluxe AC Bus, Decker AC Bus or Traveller. For journeys by Innova or Etios, the fare is ₹2,500 per person.
The minimum number of passengers required varies according to the vehicle selected.
Weekend Package Combines Heritage and Religious Attractions
The second package is intended for visitors planning to explore Patna over the weekend. Along with popular tourist attractions, it includes sites associated with the city’s Sikh religious heritage.
The itinerary covers:
- Patna Zoo
- Bihar Museum
- Golghar
- Takht Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib
- Prakash Punj
- Bal Leela
- Mangal Talab
The package also includes a laser light show and sightseeing across prominent parts of Patna.
Its fare structure is the same as that of the school students’ package: ₹2,000 per person for travel by Deluxe AC Bus, Decker AC Bus or Traveller, and ₹2,500 per person by Innova or Etios.
Separate Package for Religious Tourism
The third package focuses on Patna’s major temples and religious destinations. It is intended for devotees wishing to visit several places of worship during a single trip.
The itinerary includes:
- Mahavir Mandir
- ISKCON Temple
- Sheetla Mata Temple
- Badi Patan Devi
- Agam Kuan
- Chhoti Patan Devi
- Jalla Hanuman Temple
Lunch at Gurudwara Patna Sahib is also included in this package.
The fare has been fixed at ₹1,500 per person for travel by AC Deluxe Bus or Decker Bus, while the Traveller fare is ₹1,600 per person.
How to Book the Patna Tour Packages
Visitors can obtain further details and make bookings through the Bihar Tourism Department’s official website.
They can also contact the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation through their channels.
The three packages offer different sightseeing itineraries and fare options based on visitors’ interests, covering the city’s historical landmarks, cultural attractions and religious destinations.
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