Bhopal & the Satpuras · Tiger reserve
Satpura Tiger Reserve group trip guide
Satpura Tiger Reserve: Tiger reserve in Bhopal & the Satpuras, Madhya Pradesh. From Bhopal it is 122 km by road (to Sohagpur, the town nearest the Madhai gate), 2.5–3.5 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Bhopal costs ₹7,300–9,000 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Bhopal
- 122 km by road (to Sohagpur, the town nearest the Madhai gate)
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- October to June (core zones close in the monsoon)
- Fare from Bhopal
- ₹7,300–9,000 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Bhopal (BHO)
Satpura Tiger Reserve covers the hills and valleys around Pachmarhi; at Madhai, visitors cross the Denwa river by boat to start safaris, and the reserve is known for walking and canoe safaris as well as jeeps.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Satpura 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 → Satpura Tiger Reserve
₹16,400–20,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 271 km one way · 2 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 quieter tiger reserve within reach of Bhopal, often paired with Pachmarhi.
Tiger reservesHills, rivers & waterfalls
How far is Satpura Tiger Reserve
Distances are to Sohagpur, the town nearest the Madhai gate.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | 271 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Bhopal | 122 km | 2.5–3.5 h | – |
Group fares from Bhopal
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹5,000–6,700 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹6,200–7,800 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹7,300–9,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹8,400–10,700 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹16,000–21,600 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day 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 day 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 (core zones close in the monsoon).
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: Wildlife lovers, Families.
Add on nearby
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Bhopal (BHO).
- Nearest railway station: Sohagpur or Pipariya.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Satpura Tiger Reserve
Approved operators who take groups to Satpura 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
271 km by road from Satpura (Sohagpur, Madhai gate)
1 vehicle · 20 seats
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Satpura (Sohagpur, Madhai gate)
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 Satpura Tiger Reserve kitne km hai? (How far is Satpura Tiger Reserve from Bhopal?)
122 km by road (to Sohagpur, the town nearest the Madhai gate): 2.5–3.5 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.
Satpura Tiger Reserve ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Bhopal (122 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹7,300–9,000, 40–49 seater bus ₹16,000–21,600. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Satpura Tiger Reserve cost?
Round trip from Bhopal with driver: SUV / Innova ₹5,000–6,700; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹6,200–7,800; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹7,300–9,000; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹8,400–10,700; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹16,000–21,600. 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 Satpura Tiger Reserve?
1–2 days. With the drive from Bhopal, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A quieter tiger reserve within reach of Bhopal, often paired with Pachmarhi.
When is the best time to visit Satpura Tiger Reserve?
October to June (core zones close in 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 Satpura Tiger Reserve from abroad?
Nearest airport: Bhopal (BHO). Nearest railway station: Sohagpur or Pipariya. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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