Tourist Attractions In Patna:

Shershah Masjid was built when Sher Shah Suri, an Afghan chieftain, became the ruler of Delhi. It is a beautiful Masjid built in pure Afghani style. Kumhrar is the place where excavations have unearthed some parts of the Mauryan city of Pataliputra. Har Mandir Temple is the second most important pilgrimage for the Sikhs after the Golden Temple of Amritsar. Golghar, built originally as a granary by the British, is now one of the most popular tourist spots in the city. The Jalan Museum has some very good collection of silver and jade filigree work of the Mughal period. The Bihar Institute of Handicraft and Design is doing some pioneering work to revive old crafts of the state.

Shershah Masjid:
This is a mosque built by the Afghan ruler Sher Shah, who defeated Mughal Emperor Humanyun to rule Delhi. Locally known as Shershahi, the mosque was built in 1545, making it the oldest mosque in Patna.

Kumhrar:
KumhrarRemains of the architecture of the region during Mauryan times are impressive though not much could have been unearthed. According to the archaeologists, most of the structures built by Mauryans were in wood and they could not survive the high water concentration in the soil in this region. Some of the structures unearthed are remains of a large pillared assembly hall of the Mauryan times, a Buddhist monastery, parts of Anand Bihar, and some clay figures and wooden beams found at the site. Takhat Patna sahib

Har Mandir:
The second-most important gurudwara in India, the Takht Harmandir was built by Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th guru of the Sikhs. The gurudwara built in white marble with kiosks on the terraces consecrates the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh. is an important Gurudwara for the Sikhs. The Gurdwara is situated in the Chowk area of Patna City (the older part the city). The gurudwara is situated in the Chowk are of Patna city and has a museum on it's third floor.

Golghar:
Golghar Built for the purpose of storing grains to be used in the times of famines, this round building was completed in 1786 though never used. The construction of Golghar was necessitated following famines like the one that took place in the region in 1770. The base of the building is 125 metres in width and the walls are 3.6 metres thick. There are stairs to go on to the top of the building that gives some beautiful views of the city and the river Ganga nearby.

Jalan Museum:
The museum is situated over the ruins of the Qila House, the site of Shershah's fort. It is a private collection containing Chinese paintings and an invaluable collection of silver and jade filigree work of the Mughal period.

Kumrahar Excavations:
The remains of Patliputra as well as the ancient capital of Ajatasatru (491-59 BC), Chandragupta (321-297 BC) and Ashoka (274-237BC) have been discovered in Kumrahar, south of Patna.A few large pillars from the assembly hall dating to the Mauryan period and the foundations of the brick Buddhist monastery known as Anand Bihar are all that remain above water with more pillars beneath a pool. North –west of Kumrahar is Bhikna Pahari where Ashoka built a retreat for his brother Mahinda.

Khuda Baksh Oriental Library: 
Founded in 1900 this library has a renowned collection of the rare Arabic and Persian manuscripts, Mughal and Rajput paintings. The library also contains the only books rescued from the sacking of the Moorish University of Cordoba in Spain.

Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park:
This biological park is an attractive picnic spot in the heart of the Patna town. Various species of animals and medicinal plants, trees etc add much charm to the park.

Padri-Ki-Haveli:
A Church of Dutch style where Mother Teressa did her apprentice –ship in nursing.