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Golghar or Gol Ghar, located to the west of the Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Edit

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Golghar is an innovative attempt at redefining grain storage. It was constructed in wake of the colossal famine of 1786 and is a 29-meter tall granary. Apart from its very idiosyncratic architectural nature Golghar, boasts of offering a panoramic view of the entire city in the backdrop of the Ganges. The view is breathtaking in every sense of the word.

Golghar, Patna

HistoryEdit

Golghar built in the native Stupa architecture, the building has a foundation of 125m, and a height of 29 m. It is pillarless with a wall of thickness of 3.6 m at the base. One can climb atop the Golghar through the 145 steps of its spiral stairway around the monument. The spiral staircase was designed so as to facilitate the passage of the coolies, who had to carry grain-bags up one flight, deliver their load through a hole at the top, and descend the other stairs.

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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

Spice Court ; Hotel Maurya, South Gandhi Maidan, Patna.; Ph/M – N.A. ; 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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