Agam Kuan - tourmet

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Agam Kuan, situated at 6.8 km away from Patna, Bihar. Edit

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Agam Kuan meaning the “unfathomable well” has immense historical substance. It is associated with the rule of Mauryan Emperor King Ashoka and is one the oldest archaeological sites in Patna. Many legends are attached to the site and while some regard it as a torture chamber, some refer to it as the well where King Ashoka threw his brothers in order to attain the throne. Near this site is the Temple of Shitala Devi, which is known for remedial cures for small pox and chicken pox.

Agam Kuan, Patna

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Agam Kuan is approximately 105 ft deep and with a perimeter extending over 20 ft. It’s upper half is encased with a 44 ft brick layer and secures it with wooden rings. The structure of the surface is constructed with eight arched windows. According to legends, Emperor Ashoka had this well built for the purpose of torturing people. Popular folklore also states that this was the well, where King Ashoka drowned his 99 brothers in order to get the throne of the Mauryan Empire.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Takshila ; Hotel Chankya, Birchand Patel Path, Patna. ; Ph/M – 91-612-2220590 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Patna is well connected by a road network and National Highway No.19, 30, 31 83 . The tourist can reach to Patna by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Buses are available from nearby towns and cities and cost around Rs 2-5 per km.

Train : Patna Junction is a major railway station and is well connected from all the cities. Direct trains are available from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore and many other cities and towns. Patna railway station is just 4 km away from the city centre.

Air : Patna has an international airport and is well connected from the major cities in india. Jet Airways, Indigo and Kingfisher operate to and from Patna.

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