Gaighat, Patna

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Gaighat is a neighbourhood of Patna in the eastern state of Bihar in India. It is located on the southern bank of river Ganges in Patna. The southern flank of Mahatma Gandhi Setu bridge connecting Patna and Hajipur rises from Gaighat in Patna. One end of Pontoon Bridge connecting Patna and Hajipur over the river Ganges is also located in the area. Gaighat is part of the wider Alamganj area in Patna. ()

Coordinates: 25°36'49"N, 85°12'11"E

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Nearby attractions include: Kumhrar, Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Agam Kuan, Kamaldah Jain temple.

1.5 miSW
City, Archaeological site
Kumhrar, Patna
39 min walk • Kumhrar, nestled within the bustling city of Patna in India, stands as a testament to the ancient city of Pataliputra, the capital of many empires in Indian history, most notably the Mauryan dynasty. As an archaeological site, Kumhrar offers a rare glimpse into the...
0.6 miNE
India's longest bridge over a river
Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Patna
16 min walk • Spanning the waters of the Ganges River, the Mahatma Gandhi Setu is an architectural marvel and a vital lifeline for the city of Patna, India. This colossal bridge, extending over 5.75 kilometers, holds the distinction of being one of the longest river bridges in the...
1.1 miS
Archaeological site
Agam Kuan, Patna
30 min walk • Agam Kuan, an ancient well located in the bustling city of Patna in India, is steeped in history and myth. This archaeological site is believed to date back to the period of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, in the 3rd century BCE.
1.2 miS
Temple
Kamaldah Jain temple, Patna
30 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Patna, India, the Kamaldah Jain Temple stands as a serene oasis of spirituality and history. This ancient place of worship is one of the oldest Jain temples in the region, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period.
0.6 miS
Temple
Patan Devi, Patna
16 min walk • Patan Devi, also called Maa Patneshwari, is the oldest and one of the most sacred temples of Patna, Bihar. It is regarded as one of the 51 Siddha Shakti Pithas in India. According to Puranic legends, the 'right thigh' of the corpse of Devi Sati had fallen here when it was chopped off by Lord Vishnu with his 'Sudarshan Chakra'.
0.6 miS
Temple
Aami Mandir, Patna
16 min walk • Aami Mandir, considered as a Shakti Peetha, is a Hindu temple of the Goddess Sati, located at Dighwara of Saran District in Bihar, India.
1 miS
Neighbourhood
Gulzarbagh, Patna
25 min walk • Gulzarbagh is a neighbourhood of Patna in the Bihar state of India. It is located at 25°36'0N 85°12'0E with an altitude of 45 metres.It has very much historical importance, especially for Jain religion. First Jain council was held at this place in 300 BCE by Sthulbhadra.