[5] The club was founded in 1865 on the banks of river Ganges in Bankipore area of Patna.
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.
[7] The main building of the club houses the reception, lobby and offices.
[8] Club also has facilities such as squash, billiards and pool tables for its members.