What are the tourist places in Banka district?

Mandar Hill with its ropeway and Jain and Hindu shrines; Odhni Dam's hill reservoir. Main places: Mandar Hill. Also: Odhni Dam.

How far is Banka from Bhagalpur?

Bhagalpur to Banka (Banka district) is about 52 km by road, roughly 1 h of driving.

Darbhanga to Banka (Banka district) is about 227 km by road, roughly 5½ h of driving.

Gaya to Banka (Banka district) is about 253 km by road, roughly 6 h of driving.

District headquarters Banka · Anga

Mandar Hill with its ropeway and Jain and Hindu shrines; Odhni Dam's hill reservoir.

How far is Banka

Road ≈ 1.3 × straight-line, ~40 km/h. Measured to the district HQ.

Neighbouring districts

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Hidden gem · Half a day from Bhagalpur

The mountain the gods used to churn the ocean

Smaller stops — the kind the state tourism board lists and nobody writes about. Worth it if you are passing, rarely worth a dedicated trip.

Hours Ropeway ~9:00 – 17:00; temples open from dawn · closed Ropeway occasionally closed Mondays for maintenance — check locally

Fee Ropeway return ~₹100–150 per person; children ~half. Temples free.

Approximate; fees change without notice.