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Sikh
gurdwara
Peak season
Takht Sri Patna Sahib
Guru Gobind Singh (birthplace)
Location
Patna, Bihar
Darshan
4:00 AM – 9:00 PM (daily)
Best time
October, November, December
Difficulty
easy
Est. cost / person
₹5,000
About Takht Sri Patna Sahib
Takht Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib is one of the five Takhts (seats of authority) in Sikhism and marks the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh in 1666. The present domed gurdwara, built in white marble, preserves relics of the tenth Guru including a cradle, sword and sacred articles. Langar runs through the day and the sarai offers accommodation to pilgrims.
Guru Gobind Singh was born here as Gobind Rai and spent his early childhood in Patna before moving to Anandpur. The shrine was later reconstructed with the support of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Darshan & Aarti
Darshan timings
- · 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM (daily)
- · Palki Sahib and Rehras Sahib in the evening
Aarti schedule
- Prakash (opening) — 4:00 AM (Installation of Guru Granth Sahib)
- Asa di Vaar Kirtan — 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
- Rehras Sahib & Sukhasan — 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Evening prayers)
🚌 How to reach
By Air
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, Patna (10 km)
Well-connected flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai.
By Rail
Patna Sahib Railway Station (2 km)
Direct trains from Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi.
By Road
On NH-19/Grand Trunk Road corridor.
- Varanasi: 245 km · ~5h · NH-19 via Mohania
- Gaya: 105 km · ~3h · NH-83 via Jehanabad
Last mile: Auto-rickshaws and cabs from Patna Sahib station. Walk-in entry, free for all.
Estimated expense (per person)
| Travel to Patna (regional) | ₹2,200 |
| Stay (1–2 nights) | ₹2,000 |
| Local transport & food | ₹800 |
| Total | ₹5,000 |
Langar and darshan are free. Combine with Bodh Gaya (2.5 hrs).
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📍 Nearby attractions
Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya
Buddhist enlightenment site
Patna Museum
Mauryan-era artefacts