The 15 Best Day Trips from Bānkura
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Bānkura, India, led by Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Howrah. The closest is Durgapur, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Bānkura at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamshedpur | 103 km SW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Dhanbad | 91 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Howrah | 147 km SE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Bokāro | 106 km NW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Durgapur | 40 km NE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Āsansol | 51 km N | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Bhātpāra | 142 km E | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Maheshtala | 145 km SE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Shyamnagar | 140 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Pānihāti | 146 km SE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Kāmārhāti | 147 km SE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Kulti | 60 km NW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Barddhamān | 80 km E | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Bāli | 145 km SE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Baranagar | 149 km SE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Bānkura
- 1
Jamshedpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-west of Bānkura3 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Tata Zoological Park.
- 2
Dhanbad, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north-west of Bānkura2 hr 50 min round trip - 3
Howrah, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south-east of Bānkura4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Howrah Bridge.
- 4
Bokāro, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-west of Bānkura3 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Durgapur, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car40 km north-east of Bānkura1 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Āsansol, India
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km north of Bānkura2 hr round trip - 7
Bhātpāra, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km east of Bānkura4 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Maheshtala, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-east of Bānkura4 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Shyamnagar, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Bānkura4 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Pānihāti, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-east of Bānkura4 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Kāmārhāti, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south-east of Bānkura4 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Kulti, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north-west of Bānkura2 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Barddhamān, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km east of Bānkura2 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Bāli, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-east of Bānkura4 hr 30 min round trip - 15
Baranagar, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Bānkura4 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Bānkura to Jamshedpur
A realistic pace for Jamshedpur, 103 km from Bānkura. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Bānkura
- 09:05Arrive in Jamshedpur (1 hr 35 min drive)
- 09:20Tata Zoological Park
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Jamshedpur
- 15:05Head back to Bānkura
- 16:40Home in Bānkura
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Bānkura?
- The best day trips from Bānkura are Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Howrah, Bokāro, Durgapur. The closest is Durgapur, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Bānkura?
- Durgapur is the closest, 40 km north-east of Bānkura, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Bānkura?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Bānkura: Durgapur (45 min), Āsansol (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Bānkura for a day out?
- Jamshedpur is the largest city in day-trip range, 103 km south-west of Bānkura and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Bānkura?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Baranagar at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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