Balaghat to Kanha
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh to Kanha, Madhya Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Balaghat to Kanha
130 km · ~2h 36m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Balaghat
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KanhaKanha, 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: Balaghat to Kanha
130 km · ~2h 53m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Balaghat
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Balaghat. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Balaghat → Kanha
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~130 km
~2h 53m|Tentative fare ₹140–₹410
- Arrive in Kanha
Kanha, 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: Balaghat to Kanha
Nearest railway stations: Balaghat Junction for Balaghat, Nainpur Junction (about 89 km away) for Kanha.
Direct trains
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.
Balaghat to Kanha: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Balaghat to Kanha is about 130 km by road, roughly 2.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 130 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,855 · Ertiga ₹7,430 · Innova ₹7,745 · Innova Crysta ₹9,570 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,100
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹140 · AC Seater ₹230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹210 · AC Sleeper ₹300 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹410
- Train: Sleeper ₹110 · Economy ₹160 · Third AC ₹210 · Second AC ₹290 · First AC ₹390
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Things to Do in Kanha
Go on a dawn jeep safari to track tigers
Kanha's sal forests, bamboo groves and open meadows (maidans) form one of India's best-managed tiger habitats, and the early morning safari, when temperatures are cool…
3-4 hours
Spot the hardground barasingha, found nowhere else in the world
Kanha is the last wild refuge of the hardground swamp deer, a subspecies of barasingha that once numbered under a hundred individuals in the 1970s and has recovered…
Part of safari
Learn Baiga and Gond tribal history at the Kanha Museum
The park's interpretation center covers Kanha's ecology and conservation history alongside the culture of the Baiga and Gond communities who lived in this landscape…
45 minutes - 1 hour
Catch sunset from Bamni Dadar viewpoint
Known locally as Sunset Point, this open ridge inside the park catches the last safari light of the day, with herds of gaur (Indian bison) often grazing the grassy…
30-45 minutes
Visit a Baiga or Gond village near the buffer zone
Several villages bordering Kanha's buffer areas welcome visitors for a look at traditional mud-and-thatch homes, tattoo art and forest-based livelihoods practiced by…
1-1.5 hours
Suggested Kanha Itinerary
Day 1Day 1
- Arrival and check-in at resort
- Afternoon jeep safari in Kanha National Park
- Visit Kisli zone for wildlife viewing
Day 2Day 2
- Early morning jeep safari in Mukki zone
- Spot tigers, barasingha deer, and other wildlife
- Breakfast in the forest
Day 3Day 3
- Final morning safari
- Visit Banjar Valley for bird watching
- Explore Phen Sanctuary buffer zone
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