Federal College of Education (Technical) BichiKofar KabugaKofar RuwaGwanki Central MosqueBichi EmirateBabban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque)
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Bagwai

Bagwai is a town in Kano State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 16 places to visit: 7 mosques & dargahs, 2 churches and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi, Kofar Kabuga and Kofar Ruwa.

12.1577° N, 8.1358° E

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Within 30 km3 places
Within 50 km16
Must-see7
Notable52
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi, attraction near Bagwai
Must-see

Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi

Attraction · 14 km

Kofar Kabuga, heritage site near Bagwai
Must-see

Kofar Kabuga

Heritage site · 53 km

Kofar Ruwa, heritage site near Bagwai
Must-see

Kofar Ruwa

Heritage site · 53 km

Places near Bagwai by type

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One day from Bagwai

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:11 pm

147 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bagwai
  2. Gwanki Central Mosquemosque · 30 min
  3. Bichi Emirateheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kofar Ruwaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Babban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque)mosque · 30 min
  6. Kofar Kabugaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Bagwai
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bagwai?

Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi (attraction, about 14 km), Gwanki Central Mosque (mosque, about 12 km), Bichi Emirate (heritage site, about 18 km), Kofar Kabuga (heritage site, about 53 km), Kofar Ruwa (heritage site, about 53 km), Dala Hill (hill, about 55 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bagwai?

16 places on Spotwander: 7 mosques & dargahs, 2 churches, 2 other attractions, 1 fort, 4 parks.

Which is the nearest dargah to Bagwai?

Gwanki Central Mosque, about 12 km by road; CIT Mosque (47 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Bagwai?

St. Johns Mill. Prot. Church, about 45 km by road; St. Peters Catholic Church (45 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bagwai?

Start in Bagwai, visit Gwanki Central Mosque, then Bichi Emirate, then Kofar Ruwa, then Babban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque), then Kofar Kabuga, and drive back — about 147 km by road in all.