Patna, the capital city of the Indian state of Bihar, is one of the most ancient towns of India. Known as Pataligama during the Buddha period, it became Patliputra, the famous capital of emperor Ashoka. It's believed that lord Buddha passed through Patna several times and visited it on his last journey to Kushinagar. Patna (ancient Patliputra) is also popular for holding the third Buddhist Council under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka.

The major Buddhist attraction at Patna is its Museum, known for an amazing collection of Buddhist art from the 8th to 12th centuries AD. The most exceptional statues in the museum are of Avalokitesvara and Maitreya. With their heads tilted pensively to one side and gentle smiles on faces perfectly express the ideal that the two bodhisattvas embody; active and involved compassion. Kumhrar is another major attraction near Patna, where you can see the ruins of Patliputra including large polished pillars and the foundations of a Buddhist vihara. Visit Patna and explore all this on your Patna Tour.

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