Idukki to Ashoknagar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Idukki, Kerala to Ashoknagar, 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: Idukki to Ashoknagar
2129 km · ~45h 55m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Idukki
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 426Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 576Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 726Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 852Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1002Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1152Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1277Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1427Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1577Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1703Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1853Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2003Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AshoknagarAshoknagar, 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: Idukki to Ashoknagar
2129 km · ~47h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Idukki
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Idukki. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Idukki → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~710 km
~15h 47m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040
- Change buses at a major city (around km 710)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ashoknagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~710 km
~15h 47m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1419)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ashoknagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Ashoknagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~710 km
~15h 47m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040
- Arrive in Ashoknagar
Ashoknagar, 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: Idukki to Ashoknagar
Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 90 km away) for Idukki, Ashok Nagar for Ashoknagar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 40h 22m in total
Change trains at Kota Jn — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 40h 23m in total
Change trains at Bina Jn — about 1h wait
1 change · 40h 23m in total
Change trains at Bina Jn — about 1h wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
Idukki to Ashoknagar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Idukki to Ashoknagar is about 2129 km by road, roughly 42.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2129 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹81,505 · Ertiga ₹1,03,860 · Innova ₹1,08,331 · Innova Crysta ₹1,33,435 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,84,336
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,340 · AC Seater ₹3,830 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,410 · AC Sleeper ₹4,900 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,010
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,310 · Economy ₹2,160 · Third AC ₹3,010 · Second AC ₹4,290 · First AC ₹5,990
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 Ashoknagar.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Idukki to Ashoknagar. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Tiruppur185 km from Idukki
Tamil Nadu
- Mandya385 km from Idukki
Karnataka
- Anantapur700 km from Idukki
Andhra Pradesh
- Nanded1350 km from Idukki
Maharashtra
- Narmadapuram1865 km from Idukki
Hotels in Ashoknagar
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Things to Do in Ashoknagar
Explore Chanderi Fort and its Bundela-era ramparts
Perched on a rocky outcrop above the old town, Chanderi Fort mixes Malwa Sultanate and Bundela-period construction, with the Khooni Darwaza and Kati Ghati rock-cut…
1.5-2 hours
Watch Chanderi handloom weavers at work
Chanderi is one of India's most celebrated saree-weaving towns, known for its sheer, gold-zari-flecked fabric woven on pit looms. Visiting a weaving cooperative in the…
1-2 hours
Visit the Jain temple cluster and Khandargiri sculptures
Chanderi's Jain community has maintained a string of temples and rock-cut Tirthankara images around the town, including the well-known Khandargiri site carved into a…
1-1.5 hours
See Koshak Mahal's unfinished seven-storey design
This 15th-century palace, commissioned by Sultan Mahmud Khilji, was left incomplete but still shows an ambitious cross-shaped plan with vaulted halls. It's a quieter,…
45 minutes-1 hour
Suggested Ashoknagar Itinerary
Day 1Day 1
- Arrive and check into your accommodation near Ashoknagar
- Take a leisurely walk around the main area to get oriented
- Visit the primary attraction or landmark of Ashoknagar
Day 2Day 2
- Morning exploration of key sites at Ashoknagar
- Interactive cultural experience or guided tour
- Visit nearby attractions within walking distance
Day 3Day 3
- Explore off-the-beaten-path locations around Ashoknagar
- Nature walk or outdoor activity depending on weather
- Visit local markets or craft centers
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