Jabalpur & tiger country · Tiger reserve on the Pench river
Pench Tiger Reserve group trip guide
Pench Tiger Reserve: Tiger reserve on the Pench river in Jabalpur & tiger country, Madhya Pradesh. From Bhopal it is 412 km by road, 8–9 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Bhopal costs ₹25,900–31,600 for a 3-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Bhopal
- 412 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- October to June (core zones close for the monsoon)
- Fare from Bhopal
- ₹25,900–31,600 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (NAG)
Pench Tiger Reserve spreads across the Madhya Pradesh–Maharashtra border along the Pench river; the Seoni forests here are linked with the setting of Kipling's The Jungle Book. On the MP side, Turia is the main gate.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Pench Tiger Reserve 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 → Pench Tiger Reserve
₹31,100–38,200
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 507 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
The easiest tiger reserve from Nagpur, and a third stop for groups doing Kanha.
Tiger reserves
How far is Pench Tiger Reserve
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | 507 km | 10–11 h | – |
| Bhopal | 412 km | 8–9 h | – |
Group fares from Bhopal
Round trip with driver, 3 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹18,300–24,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹22,100–27,800 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹25,900–31,600 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹29,700–37,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹55,400–74,400 |
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. An inter-state toll estimate is included; parking is extra at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. 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. An inter-state toll estimate is included; parking is extra at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to June (core zones close for the monsoon).
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: Wildlife lovers, Families, School groups.
Add on nearby
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Nagpur (NAG).
- Nearest railway station: Nagpur or Seoni.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Pench Tiger Reserve
Approved operators who take groups to Pench Tiger Reserve. 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
507 km by road from Pench
1 vehicle · 20 seats
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Pench
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 Pench Tiger Reserve kitne km hai? (How far is Pench Tiger Reserve from Bhopal?)
412 km by road: 8–9 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.
Pench Tiger Reserve ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Bhopal (412 km one way, 3 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹25,900–31,600, 40–49 seater bus ₹55,400–74,400. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Pench Tiger Reserve cost?
Round trip from Bhopal with driver: SUV / Innova ₹18,300–24,000; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹22,100–27,800; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹25,900–31,600; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹29,700–37,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹55,400–74,400. 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 Pench Tiger Reserve?
1–2 days. With the drive from Bhopal, plan 3 to 4 days in all. The easiest tiger reserve from Nagpur, and a third stop for groups doing Kanha.
When is the best time to visit Pench Tiger Reserve?
October to June (core zones close for the monsoon).
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 Pench Tiger Reserve from abroad?
Nearest airport: Nagpur (NAG). Nearest railway station: Nagpur or Seoni. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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