Chakia, Bihar

Places to visit

Gandhi Ghat : Gandhi Ghat is a prominent ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Patna, Bihar. It is famous because Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were interred here. The place's centerpiece, however, is the magnificent Ganga Aarti, which is visited by hundreds of devotees and tourists. The aarti is performed at dusk with 51 lamps by a group of priests clad in saffron robes. This activity began in 2011 and was inspired by those seen in Varanasi and Haridwar. Another popular activity on the ghat is the river cruise ship, which includes a restaurant. This specific pastime attracts a large number of tourists who come to dine at the "floating restaurant" amidst the warm blue waters of the Ganges. In addition, the kite festival is a huge event here and is celebrated with a lot of pomp and show on the day of Makar Sankranti every year. You can also go boating at the ghat.

Distance: Gandhi Ghat is 33 kilometres away from Chakia

Mahatma Gandhi Setu : The Mahatma Gandhi Setu is India's second-longest river bridge, after the Bhupen Hazarika Setu (also known as theDhola-Sadiya Bridge) in Assam.TheBridge features four lanes of traffic and pedestrian walkways on either side; it is an essential part of daily motor transportation. There used to be toll gates, but the government has removed them. It offers some wonderful views of the sacred Ganga flowing beneath it.

Distance: Mahatma Gandhi Setu is 34 kilometres away from Chakia

Gandhi Sangrahalaya: Patna's Gandhi Sangrahalaya is one of eleven such public museums in India. The museum presents a visual chronicle of Gandhi's life, complete with photographs of significant milestones from childhood to death, papers, quotes, models, and other mementos. Books and audio-visual materials regarding his life, ideas, and struggle for independence are also available.

Distance: Gandhi Sangrahalaya is 43 kilometres away from chakia