Patna's JP Ganga Path is no longer just a route to get from one place to another. It has become the city's hottest spot for photos and reels. The thousands of plants set along the roadside under the Smart City project have burst into such a vivid pink bloom that the whole stretch now looks like something out of a dream. That is exactly why people on social media have started calling it the 'pink paradise'.
Whether it is the soft morning sun or the cool evening breeze, the crowds among these pink flowers keep growing. Some stand among the blooms to get their pictures clicked, while others busy themselves capturing the scene on their cameras and phones. For anyone shooting a photoshoot or a reel, the place feels like a ready-made set.
A Favourite Spot for Locals
Draped in pink, the stretch is not only adding to the city's charm but has also turned into a favourite outing spot for people living nearby. There is decent seating arrangement here, and a variety of colourful flowers have been planted all around. Still, it is the pink blooms that pull the strongest, grabbing everyone's attention.
From Instagram to other social media platforms, thousands of reels of this place are easy to find. The moment they get a chance, people head here to make videos and click pictures in different styles. One person shoots standing among the flowers, while another frames the beauty through different camera angles and cinematic shots. Several content creators have also started visiting regularly.
A Special Spot Facing the L&T Site
This particular spot on JP Ganga Path sits right across from the L&T site. A zig-zag walking track has been laid out here, where large numbers of people come for a stroll in the morning and evening. The pink flowers lining both sides of the track make the place even more appealing, and walking through the rows of blooms gives people a feeling all its own.
The Magic of the Golden Hour
The biggest draw of this place is the view of the sunrise and sunset from here. During the golden hour, when the sun's golden rays fall on the pink flowers, the entire stretch looks utterly enchanting. For photography enthusiasts, this is being considered the most prized time of day, and that is perhaps why a sizeable crowd gathers here every morning and evening.
Beautiful but Poisonous
Looking into these flowers reveals that they belong to the kaner, or oleander, plant. Its long, narrow, pointed green leaves and pink flowers that bloom in clusters are its identifying marks. Kaner is an evergreen ornamental plant, widely planted in parks, along roadsides and in gardens. It looks especially attractive during the summer and monsoon seasons and keeps flowering for a long time even with little care.
However, experts say that as beautiful as the kaner looks, every part of it is considered equally poisonous. Its leaves, flowers, stem and the sap it releases can cause health problems if they enter the body. So it is best to enjoy this beauty from a distance.
