Bhedaghat, Kanha and Bandhavgarh
Bhedaghat, Kanha and Bandhavgarh tiger trip from Jabalpur
The Bhedaghat, Kanha and Bandhavgarh tiger trip from Jabalpur covers about 554 km of driving over 5 days. For 5 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹35,400–43,300 and a 49-seater coach ₹76,100–1,02,300 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 5 days
- Driving
- 554 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 3
- from Jabalpur
- Fare from
- ₹35,400–43,300
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 5 days
Two of India's best-known tiger reserves with one vehicle from Jabalpur: the Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat, two nights at Kanha and two at Bandhavgarh.
Safari permits are booked separately on the MP forest department's site; the vehicle takes the group to the resorts and gates.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
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)
Bhedaghat, Kanha and Bandhavgarh
₹35,400–43,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 554 km loop one way · 5 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Jabalpur
- Bhedaghat
- Kanha
- Bandhavgarh
Day-by-day plan (5 days)
Day 1: Jabalpur to Bhedaghat and Kanha180 km
A boat through the Marble Rocks and Dhuandhar falls, then the drive to Kanha.
Day 2: Kanha safaris
Morning and afternoon safaris in the meadows.
Day 3: Kanha to Bandhavgarh208 km
A morning safari if booked, then north to Tala.
Day 4: Bandhavgarh safaris
Safaris below the hill fort.
Day 5: Bandhavgarh to Jabalpur166 km
Back to Jabalpur for the train or flight.
What the circuit costs
About 554 km over 5 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 5 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹30,100–38,000 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹35,400–43,300 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹40,600–51,100 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹56,400–76,100 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹76,100–1,02,300 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 50–56 | ₹89,200–1,15,400 | Get 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.
Cost per person
The 5-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹2,510–3,170 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹2,080–2,550 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹1,560–1,970 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹1,610–2,170 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹1,550–2,090 |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 56 | ₹1,590–2,060 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Core zones close for the monsoon (roughly July to mid-October).
- Book safari permits first: weekends and holidays sell out.
Operators for Bhedaghat, Kanha and Bandhavgarh
Approved operators who take groups to Bhedaghat, Kanha and Bandhavgarh. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Jabalpur
2 vehicles · 7–16 seats
prajapati tour and traveles
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Serves Jabalpur
1 vehicle · 20 seats
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Bhedaghat, Kanha and Bandhavgarh?
5 days. Over 5 days: day 1: Jabalpur to Bhedaghat and Kanha; day 2: Kanha safaris; day 3: Kanha to Bandhavgarh; day 4: Bandhavgarh safaris; day 5: Bandhavgarh to Jabalpur.
How far is the Bhedaghat, Kanha and Bandhavgarh circuit?
About 554 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 3 (Kanha to Bandhavgarh), 208 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Bhedaghat, Kanha and Bandhavgarh trip cost for a group?
For 5 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹30,100–38,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹35,400–43,300; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹40,600–51,100; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹56,400–76,100; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹76,100–1,02,300; AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹89,200–1,15,400 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
Kya tempo traveller safari mein jaata hai?
Nahi. Safari forest department ki approved jeep mein hoti hai, permit online book hota hai. Tempo traveller group ko resort aur gate tak le jaata hai.