Morning mist over trees and hills in Shoolpaneshwar sanctuary

Central Gujarat · Satpura forest sanctuary

Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary group trip guide

Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary: Satpura forest sanctuary in Central Gujarat. From Ahmedabad it is 221 km by road, 4.5–5.5 hours in a group vehicle with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Ahmedabad costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Ahmedabad
221 km by road (to Dediapada, the gateway town)
Time to give it
1 day
Best season
November to February
Fare from Ahmedabad
₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Vadodara

Shoolpaneshwar in Narmada district protects the hilly Satpura forests near the Sardar Sarovar dam; it began in 1982 as a sloth bear sanctuary.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary from each city, from the tables below.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Ahmedabad → Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

₹14,000–17,100

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 221 km one way · 2 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Why groups go

Nature groups add it to a Statue of Unity trip.

Wildlife & natureHills & forests

How far is Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

Distances are to Dediapada, the gateway town.

Road distance to Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Ahmedabad221 km4.5–5.5 h–

Group fares from Ahmedabad

Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.

Ahmedabad to Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 days
SUV / Innova6–7₹9,800–12,900
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹11,900–15,000
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹14,000–17,100
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹16,100–20,300
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹30,200–40,700

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

When to go and how long

  • Best season: November to February.
  • Time to give it: 1 day.
  • Who goes: Nature lovers, Trekkers.

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Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Vadodara. International flights land at Ahmedabad (AMD).
  • Nearest railway station: Ekta Nagar.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

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Questions groups ask

Ahmedabad thi Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary ketlu km? (How far is Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary from Ahmedabad?)

221 km by road (to Dediapada, the gateway town): 4.5–5.5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour). Road distance from our route catalog.

Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Ahmedabad se Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary round trip (221 km ek taraf, 2 din): 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,200–40,700. Yeh Oct 2026 ka andaaza hai, driver ke saath. Asli rate ke liye trip post karein.

What does a group trip to Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary cost?

Round trip from Ahmedabad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹9,800–12,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days do we need for Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary?

1 day. With the drive from Ahmedabad, plan 2 to 3 days in all. Nature groups add it to a Statue of Unity trip.

When is the best time to visit Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary?

November to February.

Which vehicle for our group?

4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.

How do we reach Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary from abroad?

Nearest airport: Vadodara. Nearest railway station: Ekta Nagar. Ahmedabad (AMD) is Gujarat's main international airport; operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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