Jabalpur & tiger country · Tiger reserve around a hill fort
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve group trip guide
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve: Tiger reserve around a hill fort in Jabalpur & tiger country, Madhya Pradesh. From Bhopal it is 483 km by road, 10–11 hours with stops. Groups give it 2–3 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Bhopal costs ₹29,000–35,700 for a 3-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Bhopal
- 483 km by road
- Time to give it
- 2–3 days
- Best season
- October to June (core zones close for the monsoon)
- Fare from Bhopal
- ₹29,000–35,700 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Jabalpur (JLR)
Bandhavgarh, in Umaria district, is a tiger reserve of sal forest and grassland around an ancient hill fort; it is known for good chances of seeing a tiger. Safaris start from the Tala, Magadhi and Khitauli gates.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve 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)
Indore → Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
₹38,800–47,900
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 660 km one way · 3 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
For groups whose first wish is to see a tiger; often paired with Kanha.
Tiger reservesForts, palaces & history
How far is Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | 660 km | 13–15 h | – |
| Bhopal | 483 km | 10–11 h | Route: Bhopal to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve |
Group fares from Bhopal
Round trip with driver, 3 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹20,100–26,800 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹24,500–31,200 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹29,000–35,700 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹33,500–42,400 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹63,600–85,900 |
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: October to June (core zones close for the monsoon).
- Time to give it: 2–3 days.
- Who goes: Wildlife lovers, Families.
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Circuits that include Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Jabalpur (JLR).
- Nearest railway station: Umaria or Katni.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Approved operators who take groups to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Bandhavgarh
2 vehicles · 7–16 seats
prajapati tour and traveles
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
660 km by road from Bandhavgarh
1 vehicle · 20 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Bhopal se Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve kitne km hai? (How far is Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve from Bhopal?)
483 km by road: 10–11 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Bhopal (483 km one way, 3 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹29,000–35,700, 40–49 seater bus ₹63,600–85,900. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve cost?
Round trip from Bhopal with driver: SUV / Innova ₹20,100–26,800; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹24,500–31,200; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹29,000–35,700; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹33,500–42,400; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹63,600–85,900. 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 Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve?
2–3 days. With the drive from Bhopal, plan 3 to 4 days in all. For groups whose first wish is to see a tiger; often paired with Kanha.
When is the best time to visit Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve?
October to June (core zones close for the monsoon).
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 Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve from abroad?
Nearest airport: Jabalpur (JLR). Nearest railway station: Umaria or Katni. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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