Patna- a city that maintains a striking balance between old world and modernity

Patna is one of the destinations often picked by the backpackers who are looking for a fun undisturbed offbeat vacation. It is indeed a good destination and full interesting attractions from the old world as well as the modern era.

Patna, on first glance may seem to be a busy, crowded city, where everyone is all about their business. Yet it is interesting to head to the place during the vacation and explore-relish the hidden aspects of the city, which are generally dominated by politics and the image with which the parent state is portrayed. It is the capital of Bihar, and it is just too often that the city is rendered in news, documentaries, and editorials. Although the place is less seen as a destination that one would like to visit during a holiday, still if you are looking for an offbeat holiday destination, think of visiting the city. The fact that the place sees lesser number of backpackers gives the tourists in the place plenty of space as well as time to thoroughly enjoy the tourist attractions, which is quite rare with the attractions in popular tourist destinations. Besides, less number of tourists means more opportunities for you to relish the genuine hospitality of the region.

That being said, today the city thrives to maintain a perfect balance between its older aspect and modernity. It doesn't requires you to be a keen observant to tell that the city is a mix of the two, rather opposite, worlds. While the main centre of the city is modern, busy, and bustling, the surrounding areas, which a few kilometers away from the commerce centres, are drenched in old customs and the same old rustic feel of the typical Indian village.

Today Patna is one of the largest metropolis in the eastern region of the country; to be precise it is the second largest city in eastern India. As the city developed, there is a definite growth in tourism industry. The large number of hotels and tour and travel agencies is a testimony of the fact. Individuals who are planning to travel to the city shortly, it is advisable to book the hotel room in advance, as it cuts down the latter hassles that you would otherwise face. One of the major hits amongst backpackers is the Oyo rooms Patna. Using it you can search hotels, compare them, and even book the hotel room at a price that suits your budget.

The list of tourist attractions in the city is long, and ideally two to three days are more than sufficient to explore the city and enjoy it thoroughly. Decades old culture, ethnic values, tribal relics, different art forms and handicrafts, revered temples and churches, sprawling gardens, etc. are all the parts of the place's charming character. During your stay here, a prominent tourist attraction that you might like to see is Agam Kuan. A centuries old structure, basically a well, it is one of the major remnants of the past. Its name signifies "unfathomable well"and is believed to be constructed in the era of Ashoka. The place is full of quietude, and set amidst greenery, the monument exhibits the distinctive architecture of ancient era. While you are here, you could also visit Shitala Devi temple, which is just next to Agam Kuan. It is a revered temple and houses the deities of Sapta Matrikas.

There are several other interesting and unique tourist attractions, and you have to be in the city to explore them. Head to the city on next vacation, pick one of the first-rate Patna hotels, and get busy exploring the city!

Sandeep is an experienced travel consultant, who enjoys travelling and loves to write about the destinations he has been to and shares his experience. He also writes about travel tips, world's best holiday destinations, best hotels in a destination,