Bankipore Club
Bankipore Club is a social club in Patna and is one of the oldest clubs of India and second oldest in East India after Calcutta Rowing Club. It was founded in 1865 during the British Raj. The club is located in Bankipore neighbourhood of Patna.
History
The club was founded in 1865 on the banks of river Ganges in Bankipore area of Patna. J.P.W.Johnstion was the founder secretary of the club. The club was originally known as the European Club and was used exclusively by Europeans. It was renamed Bankipore Club later, as Bankipore was the civil station of Patna District.The club has hosted renowned personalities like cricketer W G Grace and Sir Edmund Hillary. Hillary preferred to stay at the club when he undertook a rowing expedition across the Ganges.