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Kumhrar

Overview

•Explore the ancient ruins of Pataliputra.
•Of the 80 pillars (Fa Hien, in 5th century CE, found the pillars shining as bright as glass) excavated at the site; only one remains.

Highlights

Explore the ancient ruins of Pataliputra.
Of the 80 pillars (Fa Hien, in 5th century CE, found the pillars shining as bright as glass) excavated at the site; only one remains.
Kumhrar or Kumrahar is the area of Patna where remains of the ancient city of Pataliputra were excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India starting from 1913.
It is located 5 km east of Patna Railway Station.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

Things to Do

Visit Kumhrar

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Explore the ancient ruins of Pataliputra. Of the 80 pillars (Fa Hien, in 5th century CE, found the pillars shining as bright as glass) excavated at the site; only one remains.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore the ancient ruins of Pataliputra. Of the 80 pillars (Fa Hien, in 5th century CE, found the pillars shining as bright as glass) excavated at the site; only one remains.

It is about 2.7 km from central Kesariya.

The most comfortable months are January, February, March, November and December; April is the hottest, with highs around 36°C.