Prayagraj & Chitrakoot · Ramayana pilgrimage on the Mandakini
Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh side) group trip guide
Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh side): Ramayana pilgrimage on the Mandakini in Prayagraj & Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh. From Prayagraj it is 115 km by road (to Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi), the district town on the Uttar Pradesh side), 2.5–3.5 hours with stops. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Prayagraj costs ₹6,900–8,500 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Prayagraj
- 115 km by road (to Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi), the district town on the Uttar Pradesh side)
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Prayagraj
- ₹6,900–8,500 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Prayagraj (IXD)
Chitrakoot is where, in the Ramayana, Rama, Sita and Lakshmana spent years of their exile; its holy sites spread across the border of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Pilgrims walk the parikrama of Kamadgiri hill, bathe at Ramghat on the Mandakini and visit Bharat Koop on the Uttar Pradesh side.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh side) 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)
Varanasi → Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh side)
₹14,600–17,900
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 239 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 day or two from Prayagraj, often paired with the Madhya Pradesh side of Chitrakoot and Sati Anusuya.
Temples & pilgrimageRivers, forests & wildlife
How far is Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh side)
Distances are to Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi), the district town on the Uttar Pradesh side.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 239 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Lucknow | 223 km | 4.5–5.5 h | – |
| Agra | 453 km | 9–10 h | – |
| Ghaziabad | 642 km | 13–14 h | – |
| Prayagraj | 115 km | 2.5–3.5 h | – |
Group fares from Prayagraj
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,800–6,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,900–8,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹8,000–10,100 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,100–20,400 |
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 March.
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: Pilgrims, Families, Senior citizens.
Add on nearby
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Prayagraj (IXD).
- Nearest railway station: Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi).
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh side)
Approved operators who take groups to Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh side). Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
239 km by road from Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi)
2 vehicles · 7–16 seats
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
642 km by road from Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi)
1 vehicle · 28 seats
prajapati tour and traveles
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Serves Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi)
1 vehicle · 20 seats
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Serves Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi)
Fleet details on request
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
Prayagraj se Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh side) kitne km hai? (How far is Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh side) from Prayagraj?)
115 km by road (to Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi), the district town on the Uttar Pradesh side): 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.
Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh side) ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Prayagraj (115 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,900–8,500, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,100–20,400. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh side) cost?
Round trip from Prayagraj with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,800–6,400; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,900–8,500; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹8,000–10,100; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,100–20,400. 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 Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh side)?
1–2 days. With the drive from Prayagraj, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A day or two from Prayagraj, often paired with the Madhya Pradesh side of Chitrakoot and Sati Anusuya.
When is the best time to visit Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh side)?
October to March.
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 Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh side) from abroad?
Nearest airport: Prayagraj (IXD). Nearest railway station: Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi). Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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