Gwalior, Orchha & Khajuraho · Ramayana pilgrimage town
Chitrakoot group trip guide
Chitrakoot: Ramayana pilgrimage town in Gwalior, Orchha & Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. From Bhopal it is 504 km by road, 10–11 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Bhopal costs ₹30,200–37,100 for a 3-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Bhopal
- 504 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- October to March; Diwali and Amavasya days are crowded
- Fare from Bhopal
- ₹30,200–37,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Khajuraho (HJR) or Prayagraj (IXD)
Chitrakoot, on the Mandakini river at the border with Uttar Pradesh, is where Ram, Sita and Lakshman are believed to have spent eleven years of their exile; pilgrims bathe at Ramghat and walk around Kamadgiri hill.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Chitrakoot 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 → Chitrakoot
₹45,600–56,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 753 km one way · 5 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
A Ramayana yatra for temple groups, often with Maihar or Khajuraho.
Temples & pilgrimageHills, rivers & waterfalls
How far is Chitrakoot
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | 753 km | 15–17 h | – |
| Bhopal | 504 km | 10–11 h | – |
Group fares from Bhopal
Round trip with driver, 3 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹20,800–27,800 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹25,500–32,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹30,200–37,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹34,800–44,100 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹66,200–89,500 |
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; Diwali and Amavasya days are crowded.
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: Pilgrims, Families.
Add on nearby
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Khajuraho (HJR) or Prayagraj (IXD).
- Nearest railway station: Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi).
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Chitrakoot
Approved operators who take groups to Chitrakoot. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Chitrakoot
2 vehicles · 7–16 seats
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Chitrakoot
1 vehicle · 28 seats
prajapati tour and traveles
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
753 km by road from Chitrakoot
1 vehicle · 20 seats
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Serves Chitrakoot
Fleet details on request
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 Chitrakoot kitne km hai? (How far is Chitrakoot from Bhopal?)
504 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.
Chitrakoot ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Bhopal (504 km one way, 3 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹30,200–37,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹66,200–89,500. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Chitrakoot cost?
Round trip from Bhopal with driver: SUV / Innova ₹20,800–27,800; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹25,500–32,500; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹30,200–37,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹34,800–44,100; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹66,200–89,500. 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 Chitrakoot?
1–2 days. With the drive from Bhopal, plan 3 to 4 days in all. A Ramayana yatra for temple groups, often with Maihar or Khajuraho.
When is the best time to visit Chitrakoot?
October to March; Diwali and Amavasya days are crowded.
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 Chitrakoot from abroad?
Nearest airport: Khajuraho (HJR) or Prayagraj (IXD). Nearest railway station: Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi). Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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