Gwalior, Orchha & Khajuraho · Bundela palaces on the Betwa
Orchha group trip guide
Orchha: Bundela palaces on the Betwa in Gwalior, Orchha & Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. From Bhopal it is 343 km by road, 7–8 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Bhopal costs ₹20,400–25,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Bhopal
- 343 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Bhopal
- ₹20,400–25,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Gwalior (GWL) or Khajuraho (HJR)
Orchha was the capital of the Bundela kings: the Jahangir Mahal and Raja Mahal stand in the fort, and the chhatris, royal cenotaphs, line the Betwa river.
At the Ram Raja temple, Ram is worshipped as a king, the only such temple in India.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Orchha 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 → Orchha
₹34,000–41,900
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 573 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
Palaces, a temple and a river evening in one small town, an easy pair with Khajuraho or Gwalior.
Forts, palaces & historyTemples & pilgrimage
How far is Orchha
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | 573 km | 11–13 h | – |
| Bhopal | 343 km | 7–8 h | – |
Group fares from Bhopal
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹14,000–18,800 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹17,200–22,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹20,400–25,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹23,600–29,900 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹45,000–60,800 |
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: Heritage lovers, Pilgrims, International visitors.
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Circuits that include Orchha
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Gwalior (GWL) or Khajuraho (HJR).
- Nearest railway station: Jhansi.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Orchha
Approved operators who take groups to Orchha. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Orchha
1 vehicle · 28 seats
prajapati tour and traveles
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
573 km by road from Orchha
1 vehicle · 20 seats
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Orchha
2 vehicles · 7–16 seats
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Orchha
1 vehicle · 17 seats
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Serves Orchha
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 Orchha kitne km hai? (How far is Orchha from Bhopal?)
343 km by road: 7–8 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.
Orchha ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Bhopal (343 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹20,400–25,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹45,000–60,800. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Orchha cost?
Round trip from Bhopal with driver: SUV / Innova ₹14,000–18,800; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹17,200–22,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹20,400–25,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹23,600–29,900; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹45,000–60,800. 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 Orchha?
1 day. With the drive from Bhopal, plan 2 to 3 days in all. Palaces, a temple and a river evening in one small town, an easy pair with Khajuraho or Gwalior.
When is the best time to visit Orchha?
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 Orchha from abroad?
Nearest airport: Gwalior (GWL) or Khajuraho (HJR). Nearest railway station: Jhansi. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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