Place to visit
Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Bandel, India: what it is and when to go
Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Bandel is a church in West Bengal, India (Bandel Church). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is October to March. In June there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church in West Bengal, India · Temples
- Local name
- Bandel Church
- Where
- India
- Best time
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- CCU Kolkata, 30 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 22.91896, 88.3962
What it is and where
Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Bandel is a church in West Bengal, India (Bandel Church). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 22.91896, 88.3962; the nearest main airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU, Kolkata), 30 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples places in India. In Kokai 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 Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Bandel is October to March.
- JanBest time10:44
- FebBest time11:14
- MarBest time11:50
- AprPossible12:32
- MayBetter not13:06
- JunBetter not13:24
- JulBetter not13:17
- AugBetter not12:48
- SepPossible12:07
- OctBest time11:27
- NovBest time10:52
- DecBest time10:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36. 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 India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to India
To enter India there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months, with two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the India checklist. Currency: Indian rupee (INR), a closed currency; plugs: Type C, D and M · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter, and power cuts are normal); emergencies: 112 for everything · 100 police · 102 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hangseshwari TempleTemple in Bansberia5.1 km
- Ananta Basudeba TempleTemple in Bansberia5.1 km
- St. Olav's Church, SeramporeBuilding in India19 km
- Dakshineswar Kali TempleHindu temple in West Bengal, India30 km
- Vivekananda SetuSteel multi-span road and railway bridge opened 1930 across the Hooghly River linking the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata in West Bengal, India30 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the India guide.
More in India: Temples
- Golden Temple: Sikh religious site in Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Mahabodhi Temple: Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India
- Jama Masjid, Delhi: mosque in Delhi, India
- Lotus Temple: Bahá'í House of Worship in Delhi, India
- Brihadisvara Temple: 11th century Tamil Chola Dynasty Temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Ram Mandir: temple of the Hindu deity Rama in Ayodhya, India
Every India place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Bandel?
It is a church in West Bengal, India (Bandel Church in the local language). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Bandel?
October to March. In June there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36.
How do you get to Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Bandel?
The nearest main airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 30 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around India is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the India 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 Hangseshwari Temple, Ananta Basudeba Temple, St. Olav's Church, Serampore. The rest is in the India guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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