Patna Sahib Gurudwara

No particular dress code is assigned. However, it will be advisable to wear light colored, comfortable and sophisticated clothes keeping in mind the holiness and the serenity of the place.

Patna Sahib Gurudwara also houses a museum inside its premise which mainly exhibits artefacts concerning Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Sikh history. The main items include handwritten orders known as "Hukumnamas" of Guru Gobind Singh and Guru Tegh Bahadur that are preserved in a book, a sacred sword, a pair of sandals made of ivory, four iron arrows and a cradle with gold plated stands. The Gurudwara and the Museum provides a deep insight into the history of Sikhism of Eastern India.

There are several shops lining the Harmindar Gali that sell interesting stuff related to Sikh traditions and culture. Bamboo and leather items are the major buys from these shops which can be great gifting options for your dear ones.

· It is religiously mandatory to cover your heads in the Gurudwara premises for both men and women and thus it will be advised to carry a scarf or handkerchief along with you.

· It is allowed to take photos here.

· Patna Sahib Gurudwara also provides accommodation facility in its serene premises. It is great options if you are looking for accommodation in Patna while your visit.

· Since the Gurudwara is located in a very narrow lane, it is difficult to find a parking spot for vehicles. Thus, a visit by public transport is recommended.

Patna is well connected by air, road and railways to different parts of the country. Patna airport is 18.8 Kms away from Patna Sahib Gurudwara, and it takes approximately 1 hour to reach Gurudwara from the airport by road.

The nearest railway station to Patna Sahib Gurudwara is Patna Sahib Railway Station which is only 1.7 Kms from the Gurudwara, and it takes only 6 minutes to reach here via Guru Gobind Path. Although, not every train has a stoppage at this railway station because the major railway station of Patna is Patna Junction which is 13.1 Kms from the Gurudwara and has well-connected transport facilities to other parts of the city, including Patna Sahib Gurudwara.

One can hail shared autos that are the most prevalent medium of transport here. The fare is around INR 20, and they will drop you at Chowkshikarpur from there you can ask auto or e-rickshaw to drop you at Chowk. Then you have to walk 100 meters right to reach Patna Sahib Gurudwara. The auto facility is quite ideal in cases of travelling with no or minimum luggage.

Local trains and private cab facility is also available here. You can consider private cabs in case you are travelling with a lot of luggage.

Patna experiences scorching heat and is unbearably hot, the dusty climate during summers from March to June often crossing 40 degrees mark on the temperature scale. Even the months of monsoon from July to September are often characterised with blocked transport facilities, however, to only some extent. Therefore, the months of winter from October to February make an ideal time to visit Patna Sahib Gurudwara. Also, in December the birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji is celebrated with much pomp and pride, attracting the maximum number of visitors.