# BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Houston, United States: what it is and when to go

> BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Houston is a Hindu temple in Texas, United States (Stafford). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/baps-shri-swaminarayan-mandir/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Hindu temple in Texas, United States · Temples
- **Where:** United States · Brand Lane 1150, 77477, Stafford
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 1,542 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [baps.org](https://www.baps.org/Global-Network/North-America/Houston.aspx)
- **Coordinates:** 29.60706, -95.57909

## What it is and where

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Houston is a Hindu temple in Texas, United States (Stafford). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 29.60706, -95.57909; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 1,542 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=29.607056%2C-95.579091)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=29.607056%2C-95.579091)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Houston is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 10 h 18 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 58 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 47 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 43 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 29 |
| June | Best time | 13 h 53 |
| July | Best time | 13 h 44 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 04 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 10 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 16 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 29 |
| December | Possible | 10 h 07 |

In June there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Texas Leaguer Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/texas-leaguer-brewing/): Brewery · 3.8 km
- [Texas Buddhist Association](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/texas-buddhist-association/): American-based Buddhist organization · 11 km
- [Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery & Kitchen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/messina-hof-harvest-green-winery-kitchen/): Winery · 14 km
- [Waters Edge Winery & Bistro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waters-edge-winery-bistro/): Winery · 15 km
- [Bellaire Town Square Family Aquatic Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bellaire-town-square-family-aquatic-center/): Pool and water park in Bellaire, Texas, USA · 15 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: Temples

- [Washington National Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-national-cathedral/): Neo-Gothic cathedral located in Washington, D.C
- [St. Patrick's Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-patrick-s-cathedral/): cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York
- [Trinity Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iglesia-trinity/): Episcopal parish church in Manhattan, New York, United States
- [Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/basilica-del-santuario-nacional-de-la-inmaculada-concepcion/): architectural structure in Washington, DC, USA
- [Cathedral of St. John the Divine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/catedral-de-san-juan-el-divino/): cathedral in Manhattan, New York City, U.S
- [Christ Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/christ-cathedral/): church building in Garden Grove, Orange County, California, United States of America

Every United States place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Houston?

It is a Hindu temple in Texas, United States. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Houston?

March to October. In June there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07.

### How do you get to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Houston?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 1,542 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=29.607056%2C-95.579091) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Texas Leaguer Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/texas-leaguer-brewing/), [Texas Buddhist Association](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/texas-buddhist-association/), [Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery & Kitchen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/messina-hof-harvest-green-winery-kitchen/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5182259138), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4834610), CC0. More about BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Houston on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAPS_Shri_Swaminarayan_Mandir_Houston). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).