Bhopal & the Satpuras · Hill station of the Satpuras
Pachmarhi group trip guide
Pachmarhi: Hill station of the Satpuras in Bhopal & the Satpuras, Madhya Pradesh. From Bhopal it is 221 km by road, 6–7 hours with stops. Groups give it 2–3 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Bhopal costs ₹21,100–25,800 for a 3-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Bhopal
- 221 km by road
- Time to give it
- 2–3 days
- Best season
- October to June; the monsoon is green but many trails close
- Fare from Bhopal
- ₹21,100–25,800 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Bhopal (BHO)
Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh's only hill station, sits on a plateau in the Satpura range; Dhoopgarh above it is the range's highest point.
The Pandav caves, Bee Falls, Jata Shankar and the Mahadev caves draw families and pilgrims, above all at the Mahashivratri fair.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Pachmarhi 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 → Pachmarhi
₹28,200–34,500
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 370 km one way · 4 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
Central India's favourite hill trip for families, school camps and college groups.
Hills, rivers & waterfallsTemples & pilgrimage
How far is Pachmarhi
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | 370 km | 9–10 h | Route: Indore to Pachmarhi |
| Bhopal | 221 km | 6–7 h | Route: Bhopal to Pachmarhi |
Group fares from Bhopal
Round trip with driver, 3 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹14,800–19,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹18,000–22,700 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹21,100–25,800 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹24,300–30,600 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹45,500–61,300 |
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; the monsoon is green but many trails close.
- Time to give it: 2–3 days.
- Who goes: Families, School groups, College groups.
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Circuits that include Pachmarhi
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Bhopal (BHO).
- Nearest railway station: Pipariya.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Pachmarhi
Approved operators who take groups to Pachmarhi. 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
370 km by road from Pachmarhi
1 vehicle · 20 seats
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Pachmarhi
2 vehicles · 7–16 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 Pachmarhi kitne km hai? (How far is Pachmarhi from Bhopal?)
221 km by road: 6–7 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.
Pachmarhi ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Bhopal (221 km one way, 3 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800, 40–49 seater bus ₹45,500–61,300. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Pachmarhi cost?
Round trip from Bhopal with driver: SUV / Innova ₹14,800–19,500; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹18,000–22,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹24,300–30,600; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹45,500–61,300. 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 Pachmarhi?
2–3 days. With the drive from Bhopal, plan 3 days in all. Central India's favourite hill trip for families, school camps and college groups.
When is the best time to visit Pachmarhi?
October to June; the monsoon is green but many trails close.
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 Pachmarhi from abroad?
Nearest airport: Bhopal (BHO). Nearest railway station: Pipariya. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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