Golghar , Patna
About Golghar
Golghar or Gol Ghar is a granary located to the west of Gandhi Maidan. Captain John Garstin built the architectural marvel; in 1786.The, purpose of building this granary was to store goods during the times of floods and famines. To reach at the top of the spiral monument one has to climb more than 140 steps. The architecture of Golaghar has been inspired by the Indian stupa style and has a height of 29 m. From the top of the Golghar presents a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and the Ganges flowing nearby.
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Places to Visit near Golghar
Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Bihar
0.6 km from Golghar - See map
Gandhi Sangrahalaya is located on the northwest corner of the famous Gandhi Maidan. The museum highlights the role of the father of nation in the...
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Patna Museum, Bihar
1.4 km from Golghar - See map
The Patna Museum houses an impressive collection of Mauryan and Gupta stone sculptures. The museum contains an unusual collection of historical...
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Folk Art Museum, Bihar
1.8 km from Golghar - See map
Folk Art Museum located at Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir in 1963.The Folk art museum houses folk musical instruments, costumes and jewellery. The...
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Srikrishna Science Centre, Bihar
2.3 km from Golghar - See map
Srikrishna Science Centre is named after a former chief minister of the state and was established in the year 1978. The science centre is a place...
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Buddha Smriti Park, Bihar
3.2 km from Golghar - See map
Buddha Smriti Park is dedicated to lord Buddha and was inaugurated by dalai lama in the year 2010.At the park dalai lama planted two scared bodhi...
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ISKCON Temple Patna, Bihar
3.2 km from Golghar - See map
ISKCON Temple Patna is magnificent spiritual centre is situated on the Buddha marg. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna been started by...
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Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Bihar
6 km from Golghar - See map
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park Is located on the bailey road in the heart of Patna city. The park is one of the largest in India and opened its...
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Patan Devi Temple, Bihar
7.8 km from Golghar - See map
Patan Devi Temple is situated at Maharajganj, which is approximately six miles towards the east of Patna railway station. The temple is divided...
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Agam Kuan, Bihar
8 km from Golghar - See map
The word Agam Kuan means "unfathomable well", is said to date back to the period of Maurya emperor, Asoka. He used the well to torturing people....
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Begu Hajjam Mosque, Bihar
8.4 km from Golghar - See map
Begu Hajjam Mosque is on the eastern end of Khajekalan Ghat. It was constructed under the Husain dynasty, under the orders of Alauddin Hussain...
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Phulwari Sharif, Bihar
8.6 km from Golghar - See map
The Phulwari Sharif has strings attached to the Sufi culture. The Phulwari Sharif is a hub of religious, cultural and social activities for Sufis....
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Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji - Patna Saheb, Bihar
10.5 km from Golghar - See map
The Takhat Shri Harimandirji Patna Sahib is a place of high religious importance to the Sikh community as it is the birthplace of the tenth Sikh...
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