Sanchi, Bhimbetka and Pachmarhi
Sanchi, Bhimbetka and Pachmarhi from Bhopal
The Sanchi, Bhimbetka and Pachmarhi from Bhopal covers about 542 km of driving over 3–4 days. For 4 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹28,200–34,500 and a 49-seater coach ₹60,800–81,800 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 3–4 days
- Driving
- 542 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 3
- from Bhopal
- Fare from
- ₹28,200–34,500
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 4 days
Two UNESCO sites and a hill station from Bhopal: the stupas of Sanchi, the painted rock shelters of Bhimbetka and two days in Pachmarhi in the Satpura hills.
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)
Sanchi, Bhimbetka and Pachmarhi
₹28,200–34,500
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 542 km loop one way · 4 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Bhopal
- Sanchi
- Bhimbetka
- Pachmarhi
Day-by-day plan (3–4 days)
Day 1: Bhopal to Sanchi49 km
The Great Stupa and its gateways in the morning light; back towards Bhopal for the night or on to Bhimbetka.
Day 2: Sanchi to Bhimbetka and Pachmarhi272 km
The rock shelters on the way south, then up to Pachmarhi for the evening.
Day 3: Pachmarhi
The Pandav caves, Bee Falls, Jata Shankar and sunset at Dhoopgarh.
Day 4: Pachmarhi to Bhopal221 km
A morning walk, then down to Bhopal for the Upper Lake.
What the circuit costs
About 542 km over 4 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 4 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹24,000–30,300 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹28,200–34,500 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹32,400–40,800 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹45,000–60,800 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹60,800–81,800 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 50–56 | ₹71,300–92,300 | 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 4-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹2,000–2,530 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹1,660–2,030 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹1,250–1,570 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹1,290–1,740 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹1,240–1,670 |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 56 | ₹1,270–1,650 |
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
- In Pachmarhi many sights are reached in local open jeeps; the operator's vehicle stays in town.
Operators for Sanchi, Bhimbetka and Pachmarhi
Approved operators who take groups to Sanchi, Bhimbetka and 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
188 km by road from Bhopal
1 vehicle · 20 seats
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Sanchi, Bhimbetka and Pachmarhi?
3–4 days. Over 4 days: day 1: Bhopal to Sanchi; day 2: Sanchi to Bhimbetka and Pachmarhi; day 3: Pachmarhi; day 4: Pachmarhi to Bhopal.
How far is the Sanchi, Bhimbetka and Pachmarhi circuit?
About 542 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 2 (Sanchi to Bhimbetka and Pachmarhi), 272 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Sanchi, Bhimbetka and Pachmarhi trip cost for a group?
For 4 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹24,000–30,300; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹28,200–34,500; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹32,400–40,800; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹45,000–60,800; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹60,800–81,800; AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹71,300–92,300 (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.