Patna is an ancient city that sprawls along the south bank of the Ganges River in Bihar, northeast India. The state capital, it’s home to Bihar Museum, a contemporary landmark exhibiting bronze sculptures and old coins from the region. Nearby, Indo-Saracenic–style Patna Museum displays a casket believed to contain the Buddha’s ashes. Close to the river, the Golghar is a domed colonial granary overlooking the city. Southwest of peaceful Buddha Smriti Park, Mahavir Mandir is a centuries-old temple dedicated to the Hindu monkey god Hanuman. The Indira Gandhi Planetarium screens films about astronomy and Srikrishna Science Centre’s interactive exhibits explore the oceans and dinosaurs. Close by, the Gandhi Museum displays photos and statues of the Indian independence leader. The Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library preserves thousands of manuscripts. Sikhs worship at the white-domed Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji. To the west, Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park is a botanical garden and zoo.