Bhopal & the Satpuras · City of lakes
Bhopal group trip guide
Bhopal: City of lakes in Bhopal & the Satpuras, Madhya Pradesh. From Indore it is 188 km by road, 4–5 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Indore costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Indore
- 188 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Indore
- ₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Bhopal (BHO)
Madhya Pradesh's capital is built around its lakes; the Upper Lake is one of the oldest man-made lakes in India.
The Taj-ul-Masajid is among the largest mosques in India, and the Tribal Museum and Bharat Bhavan show the state's art.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Bhopal 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 → Bhopal
₹14,000–17,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 188 km one way · 2 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
The base for Sanchi, Bhimbetka and Pachmarhi, with a lake evening and museums for school groups.
Forts, palaces & historyHills, rivers & waterfalls
How far is Bhopal
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | 188 km | 4–5 h | Route: Indore to Bhopal |
Group fares from Indore
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹9,800–12,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹11,900–15,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹14,000–17,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹16,100–20,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹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: October to March.
- Time to give it: 1 day.
- Who goes: Families, School groups.
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Circuits that include Bhopal
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Bhopal (BHO).
- Nearest railway station: Bhopal Junction or Rani Kamlapati.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Bhopal
Approved operators who take groups to Bhopal. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
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VerifiedVehicle Owner
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
188 km by road from Bhopal
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
Indore se Bhopal kitne km hai? (How far is Bhopal from Indore?)
188 km by road: 4–5 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.
Bhopal ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Indore (188 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Bhopal cost?
Round trip from Indore 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 Bhopal?
1 day. With the drive from Indore, plan 2 to 3 days in all. The base for Sanchi, Bhimbetka and Pachmarhi, with a lake evening and museums for school groups.
When is the best time to visit Bhopal?
October to March.
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 Bhopal from abroad?
Nearest airport: Bhopal (BHO). Nearest railway station: Bhopal Junction or Rani Kamlapati. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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