Kano State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Bichi

Bichi is a town in Kano State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 32 mosques & dargahs, 36 churches, 9 forts & heritage and 5 parks. The must-see places are Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi (4 km), Kofar Ruwa (46 km) and Kofar Kabuga (47 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Bichi on the map

Bichi, Nigeria
Bichi, Kano State district, Nigeria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bichi at a glance

Location
Kano State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
12.2339° N, 8.2406° E
Places within 50 km
88 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Bichi

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

More places near Bichi

Things to see near Bichi, by type

Mosques & dargahs near Bichi

93 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bichi. The closest is Gwanki Central Mosque (27 km). Best time: year-round.

All mosques & dargahs in Nigeria →

Churches near Bichi

54 churches within 100 km of Bichi. The closest is St. Johns Mill. Prot. Church (44 km); the best-known is Calvary Life Bible Church (49 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Nigeria →

Forts & heritage near Bichi

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bichi. The closest is Bichi Emirate (1 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Nigeria →

Parks near Bichi

13 parks within 100 km of Bichi. The closest is Love Garden (44 km); the best-known is Kano Zoological Garden (54 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

All parks in Nigeria →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bichi

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bichi. The closest is Dandi Lake (57 km); the best-known is Challawa Gorge Reservoir (75 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Nigeria →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Bichi

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bichi. The closest is Goron Dutse Hill (47 km); the best-known is Dala Hill (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Nigeria →

A one-day trip from Bichi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 145 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bichi
  2. 1 km Bichi Emirate · heritage site, Kano State
  3. 45 km Kofar Ruwa · heritage site, Kano State
  4. 3 km Dala Hill · hill, Kano State
  5. 5 km Kofar Kabuga · heritage site, Kano State
  6. 64 km Gwanki Central Mosque · mosque, Kano State
  7. 27 km Back to Bichi

Plan a longer trip from Bichi — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Bichi

No traveller has reported from around Bichi yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Bichi

    All places near Bichi by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bichi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs3293Gwanki Central Mosque (27 km)
    Churches3654St. Johns Mill. Prot. Church (44 km)
    Other attractions330Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi (4 km)
    Forts & heritage916Bichi Emirate (1 km)
    Parks513Love Garden (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Dandi Lake (57 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Goron Dutse Hill (47 km)
    Museums12National Museum - Gidan Makama (47 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Peace Garden (61 km)

    Bichi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bichi?

    Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi (attraction, about 4 km), Bichi Emirate (heritage site, about 1 km), Kofar Ruwa (heritage site, about 46 km), Kofar Kabuga (heritage site, about 47 km), Gwanki Central Mosque (mosque, about 27 km), Dala Hill (hill, about 48 km).

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

    88 places on Spotwander: 32 mosques & dargahs, 36 churches, 3 other attractions, 9 forts & heritage, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Bichi?

    Gwanki Central Mosque, about 27 km by road; Kurna Juma At Musgue (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bichi?

    St. Johns Mill. Prot. Church, about 44 km by road; CCCkano1 (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bichi?

    Bichi Emirate, about 1 km by road; Kofar Dawanau (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bichi?

    Start in Bichi, visit Bichi Emirate, then Kofar Ruwa, then Dala Hill, then Kofar Kabuga, then Gwanki Central Mosque, and drive back — about 145 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bichi?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Bichi

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