Indore, Ujjain & the Narmada (Malwa) · Holkar city and food capital
Indore group trip guide
Indore: Holkar city and food capital in Indore, Ujjain & the Narmada (Malwa), Madhya Pradesh. From Bhopal it is 188 km by road, 4–5 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Bhopal costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Bhopal
- 188 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Bhopal
- ₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Indore (IDR), with some international flights
Indore was the capital of the Holkar rulers; the seven-storey Rajwada palace still stands at the heart of the old city, with the Lal Bagh palace to the south.
After dark, the Sarafa jewellers' market turns into a street-food market, and Chhappan Dukan is the other famous food street.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Indore 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)
Bhopal → Indore
₹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 airport city and the start of the Ujjain–Omkareshwar–Maheshwar–Mandu circuit, with a food night thrown in.
Forts, palaces & history
How far is Indore
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | 188 km | 4–5 h | Route: Bhopal to Indore |
Group fares from Bhopal
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, Food lovers, Pilgrims.
Add on nearby
Circuits that include Indore
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Indore (IDR), with some international flights.
- Nearest railway station: Indore Junction.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Indore
Approved operators who take groups to Indore. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
prajapati tour and traveles
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
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 Indore kitne km hai? (How far is Indore from Bhopal?)
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.
Indore ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Bhopal (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 Indore cost?
Round trip from Bhopal 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 Indore?
1 day. With the drive from Bhopal, plan 2 to 3 days in all. The airport city and the start of the Ujjain–Omkareshwar–Maheshwar–Mandu circuit, with a food night thrown in.
When is the best time to visit Indore?
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 Indore from abroad?
Nearest airport: Indore (IDR), with some international flights. Nearest railway station: Indore Junction. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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