Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Banda

Banda is a city in Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, India, home to about 1,52,218 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 8 temples, 9 mosques & dargahs, 3 forts & heritage and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kalinjar Fort (69 km), Gupt Godavari Cave (76 km) and Shri Kamta Nath Mandir (78 km).

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Banda, Uttar Pradesh
Banda, Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Banda at a glance

Location
Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Population
about 1,52,218
Coordinates
25.4776° N, 80.3349° E
Places within 50 km
56
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Khajuraho, 104 km
Railway station
Banda Jn (BNDA), 1 km
Airport
Khajuraho Airport (HJR), 106 km

Top places to visit near Banda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Banda: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Banda

58 temples within 100 km of Banda. The closest is Shri Maheshwari Devi Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Bambeshwar Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Banda

33 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Banda. The closest is Markaz Masjid (1 km); the best-known is جامع مسجد Jama masjid (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Banda

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Banda. The closest is महाराणा प्रताप चौराहा (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Banda

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Banda. The closest is Basant Sarovar (2 km); the best-known is Nawab Tank (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Banda

17 parks within 100 km of Banda. The closest is Awasthi Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Banda

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Banda. The closest is Bundelkhand Gardening (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Banda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Banda
  2. 2 km महाराणा प्रताप चौराहा · heritage site, Banda
  3. 4 km Bhuragarh Fort · fort, Banda
  4. 2 km Bambeshwar Temple · temple, Banda
  5. 1 km Shri Maheshwari Devi Mandir · temple, Banda
  6. 1 km Kali Mata Temple · temple, Banda
  7. 1 km Back to Banda

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How to reach Banda

  • By train: Banda Jn (BNDA) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By train: Kurasti Kalan (KKS) — about 84 km from the centre
  • By air: Khajuraho Airport (HJR), Khajuraho — about 106 km by road
  • By air: Kanpur Airport (KNU), Kanpur — about 129 km by road
  • By road from Khajuraho: about 104 km · directions
  • By road from Kanpur: about 135 km · directions
  • By road from Prayagraj: about 190 km · directions

All places near Banda by distance

Within 15 km of Banda

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Banda by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples858Shri Maheshwari Devi Mandir (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs933Markaz Masjid (1 km)
Forts & heritage327महाराणा प्रताप चौराहा (2 km)
Other attractions823Chhabi Talab (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs420Basant Sarovar (2 km)
Parks517Awasthi Park (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens314Bundelkhand Gardening (2 km)
Churches612St Paul's Church ( C.N.I ) (1 km)
Museums010Alha Statue (63 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints49Banda View Point Surya Darshan Sthal (1 km)
Buddhist sites38Vishwaguru Bhagwan Buddha (1 km)
Waterfalls07Tendhee Patmaniya Waterfall (77 km)
Jain sites35Taran Taran Jain Chaityalay (1 km)
Caves04Ancient Gooner's Cave (64 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Picnick on River Side (70 km)
Ashrams01Shri Prabhu ji ka Ashram (85 km)

Banda: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Banda?

Bambeshwar Temple (temple, about 1 km), महाराणा प्रताप चौराहा (heritage site, about 2 km), Kali Mata Temple (temple, about 1 km), Shri Maheshwari Devi Mandir (temple, about 1 km), Bhuragarh Fort (fort, about 3 km), Nawab Tank (lake, about 3 km).

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

56 places on Spotwander: 8 temples, 9 mosques & dargahs, 3 forts & heritage, 8 other attractions, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Banda?

Shri Maheshwari Devi Mandir, about 1 km by road; Kali Mata Temple (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Banda?

Markaz Masjid, about 1 km by road; Dargah Kamaliya (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Banda?

महाराणा प्रताप चौराहा, about 2 km by road; Bhuragarh Fort (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Banda?

Start in Banda, visit महाराणा प्रताप चौराहा, then Bhuragarh Fort, then Bambeshwar Temple, then Shri Maheshwari Devi Mandir, then Kali Mata Temple, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Banda?

October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Banda?

By train: Banda Jn (BNDA), about 1 km away. By air: Khajuraho Airport (HJR), about 106 km by road. By road: 104 km from Khajuraho.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Banda’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Banda on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.