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City guide · Updated June 2026
AsiaIndia25.6° · 85.1°
Patna,India.
Ancient Buddhist hub and gateway to Bihar's spiritual treasures.
Patna · IN
PatnaIndia
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Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)NEAREST AIRPORT
Population
2,110,676
Total residents
Global rank
#1,069
Wanderlust index
Best time
October to March (winter season)
Peak window
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Local time
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Money in use
Language
Hindi, English
Spoken locally
01 · Overview
About Patna
Ancient Buddhist hub and gateway to Bihar's spiritual treasures.
Patna, Bihar's capital, blends rich Buddhist and Sikh heritage with contemporary vitality. Home to sacred pilgrimage sites like Takht Sri Patna Sahib and Buddha Smriti Park, the city offers a compelling mix of history, culture, and affordability. Located on the Ganges River, Patna serves as a gateway to nearby Nalanda University ruins and attracts history enthusiasts, spiritual seekers, and budget-conscious travelers.
02 · Wanderlust scorecard
How Patna scores
Ratings run 0 to 5 unless marked. They come from our AI-assisted research and are refreshed on a rolling basis.
4.5
/ 5
Cost of living
Affordability, 0–5. Higher means cheaper.
3.5
/ 5
Leisure
Leisure rating, 0–5.
9
Mbps
Connectivity
Median internet speed.
3
/ 5
Safety
Safety rating, 0–5. Higher is safer.
3
/ 5
Overall livability
Overall rating, 0–5.
2
/ 5
Air quality
Air-quality rating, 0–5. Higher is cleaner.
5.9
index
Index score
Wanderlust ranking, 0–10: overall, safety, internet, cost, leisure and air quality, weighted.
03 · Weather & when to go
Best time to visit Patna
Current weather and the forecast, and the months our research rates best for a visit.
Month by month
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Sweet spot: October to March (winter season).
More cities for these months: Where to go in January · Where to go in February · Where to go in March · Where to go in October · Where to go in November · Where to go in December
04 · Things to do
Things to do in Patna
Top sights from our AI-assisted research, and other places we have photos of.
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Golghar - Historic beehive granary with panoramic views
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Patna Museum - Indo-Saracenic museum with Buddha's relics
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Buddha Smriti Park - Peaceful park with meditation center
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Nalanda University - UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site
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Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park - Zoo with 800+ animals
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Gandhi Maidan - Historic grounds near Ganga River
05 · Monthly cost of living
Cost of living in Patna
Estimated monthly totals in USD from our AI-assisted research, one per profile. Treat them as a starting point for a budget, not a quote.
$1,100
estimated monthly spend · USDProfileExpat
Price references — vs. profile benchmarks
Nomadmonthly spend · USD
$841
-24%
Expatmonthly spend · USD
$1,100
baseline
Familymonthly spend · USD
$3,642.9
+231%
Localmonthly spend · USD
$928.3
-16%
Median fiber speeddownload · Mbps
9
Mbps
06 · Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Patna
Neighborhoods our AI-assisted research lists as popular with visitors.
Boring Road - Main commercial district
Kankarbagh - Balanced residential area
Patliputra Colony - Upscale residential zone
Bailey Road - Entertainment and dining hub
07 · Insider tips
Sights and neighbourhoods, with a tip each.
Practical tips on places from this Patna guide, written with AI. One is free; Pro members see the rest. Double-check details before you go.
Insider tips · Wanderlust Pro
Practical tips on the sights and neighbourhoods in this Patnaguide — when to go, what most visitors miss. Written with AI about the guide's own places; double-check details before you go. Pro members see every tip.
08 · Practical notes
Practical information for Patna
The essentials from this guide's data, in one place.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport — Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)
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Money
- Currency — Indian Rupee (INR)
- Affordability — 4.5/5 on the Wanderlust index (higher is cheaper)
03
Internet
- Median speed — 9 Mbps
- Internet score — 1.4/5
04
Safety
- Safety score — 3/5 from our AI-assisted research
05
Language
- Primary language — Hindi, English
06
Timing
- Best window — October to March (winter season)
- Time zone — Asia/Kolkata
Questions
Frequently asked, plainly answered.
The quick answers travelers want before they commit to flights, neighborhoods, and how long to stay.
Is Patna safe for travelers?+
Patna has a safety rating of 3 out of 5.
What is the best time to visit Patna?+
The best time to visit Patna is October to March (winter season).
How expensive is Patna?+
Patna has an affordability score of 4.5 out of 5, where 5 is most affordable.
What is the internet speed in Patna?+
Patna has an average internet speed of 9 Mbps.
What currency does Patna use?+
The currency used in Patna is Indian Rupee (INR).
What language is spoken in Patna?+
The primary language spoken in Patna is Hindi, English.
Work-ready layer
Coworking spots and laptop-friendly anchors.
Real coworking spaces, laptop-friendly cafés, and libraries mapped near the center of the city — the closest, best-rated desks first.
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