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Ajmer to Mandla

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ajmer, Rajasthan to Mandla, Madhya Pradesh.

936 kmDistance
18.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹35,915
Ertiga₹45,743
Innova₹47,709
Innova Crysta₹58,787
Tempo Traveller (12)₹81,124

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,030
AC Seater₹1,680
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,500
AC Sleeper₹2,150
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,670
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Train
Sleeper₹590
Economy₹970
Third AC₹1,340
Second AC₹1,900
First AC₹2,650
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Ajmer to Mandla

936 km · ~19h 43m · About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ajmer

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 162 km · 3h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 312

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 462

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 162 km · 3h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 624

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 774

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 162 km · 3h 14m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Mandla

    Mandla, Madhya Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Ajmer to Mandla

936 km · ~20h 48m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ajmer

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ajmer. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Ajmer → Mandla

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~936 km

    ~20h 48m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,670

  3. Arrive in Mandla

    Mandla, Madhya Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Ajmer to Mandla

Nearest railway stations: Ajmer Jn for Ajmer, Mandla Fort for Mandla.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Ajmer to Mandla: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ajmer to Mandla is about 936 km by road, roughly 18.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 936 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹35,915 · Ertiga ₹45,743 · Innova ₹47,709 · Innova Crysta ₹58,787 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹81,124
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,030 · AC Seater ₹1,680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,500 · AC Sleeper ₹2,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,670
  • Train: Sleeper ₹590 · Economy ₹970 · Third AC ₹1,340 · Second AC ₹1,900 · First AC ₹2,650

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Mandla.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Ajmer to Mandla. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Bundi190 km from Ajmer

    Rajasthan

  2. Sheopur250 km from Ajmer
  3. Ashoknagar485 km from Ajmer
  4. Sagar660 km from Ajmer
  5. Damoh760 km from Ajmer
  6. Jabalpur840 km from Ajmer

Hotels in Mandla

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Things to Do in Mandla

Explore Ramnagar Fort in its Narmada river loop

Built by the Gond kings in the late 17th century, this three-storey fort sits inside a horseshoe bend of the Narmada that acts as a natural moat on three sides. The…

1.5-2 hours

Walk the ghats of Mandla town on the Narmada

The old Gond capital sits in a near-complete loop of the Narmada, and its ghats are used daily for bathing, laundry and evening aarti. Circling the town along the…

1-1.5 hours

See the rock-channel patterns at Sahastradhara

Here the Narmada's water threads through thousands of narrow grooves cut into limestone and basalt rock, creating a natural grid pattern that's unusual to see up close.…

1 hour

Use Mandla as a gateway to Kanha's Kisli and Khatia gates

Mandla town is the closest sizeable base for the main entrances to Kanha Tiger Reserve in the Maikal hills, so many visitors combine a stop here with a jungle safari.…

Half day

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Suggested Mandla Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Arrive and check into your accommodation near Mandla
  • Take a leisurely walk around the main area to get oriented
  • Visit the primary attraction or landmark of Mandla

Day 2Day 2

  • Morning exploration of key sites at Mandla
  • Interactive cultural experience or guided tour
  • Visit nearby attractions within walking distance

Day 3Day 3

  • Explore off-the-beaten-path locations around Mandla
  • Nature walk or outdoor activity depending on weather
  • Visit local markets or craft centers

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Mandla trip and see the full Ajmer → Mandla → next stop route.

Mandla → Kanha

About 90 km by road

Mandla → Jabalpur

About 100 km by road

Mandla → Dindori

About 115 km by road

Mandla → Balaghat

About 120 km by road

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