Jabalpur to Pachmarhi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh to Pachmarhi, 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: Jabalpur to Pachmarhi
231 km · ~4h 57m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Jabalpur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near ChichliAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PachmarhiPachmarhi, 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: Jabalpur to Pachmarhi
231 km · ~5h 8m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Jabalpur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jabalpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jabalpur → Pachmarhi
AC Seater / Volvo · ~231 km
~5h 8m|Tentative fare ₹250–₹700
Usual tea / meal halts: Chichli (~170 km)
- Arrive in Pachmarhi
Pachmarhi, 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: Jabalpur to Pachmarhi
Nearest railway stations: Jabalpur for Jabalpur, Sobhapur (about 32 km away) for Pachmarhi.
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.
Jabalpur to Pachmarhi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jabalpur to Pachmarhi is about 231 km by road, roughly 4.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 231 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹250 · AC Seater ₹420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹370 · AC Sleeper ₹530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹700
- Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹260 · Third AC ₹350 · Second AC ₹490 · First AC ₹680
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Things to Do in Pachmarhi
Trek to Bee Falls (Jamuna Prapat) for a swim
A forested trail leads down to this waterfall on the edge of Pachmarhi town, and its pool is one of the few in the hill station where swimming is actually allowed,…
1.5-2 hours
Explore the rock-cut Pandav Caves
These five sandstone caves just outside town are locally said to have sheltered the Pandava brothers during their exile in the Mahabharata, though archaeologists date…
45 minutes - 1 hour
Watch sunset from Dhoopgarh, the highest point in the Satpuras
At over 1,350 meters, Dhoopgarh is the highest peak in the Satpura Range and the classic sunset viewpoint for Pachmarhi, with layered hills fading into haze in every…
1-1.5 hours
Make the pilgrimage climb to Chauragarh's Shiva shrine
Around 1,300 stone steps lead up a forested ridge to a small Shiva temple on the Chauragarh peak, where pilgrims carry brass tridents (trishuls) to leave as offerings,…
3-4 hours
Visit the cave shrine at Jata Shankar
A narrow gorge of tumbled boulders near a stream conceals this Shiva shrine, where a natural rock formation resembling matted hair (jata) is said to represent Shiva's…
45 minutes - 1 hour
Suggested Pachmarhi Itinerary
Day 1Day 1
- Visit Bee Falls - most popular waterfall
- Explore Jata Shankar Cave - natural cave formation
- Visit Pandav Caves - ancient Buddhist caves
Day 2Day 2
- Trek to Handi Khoh - deep ravine
- Visit Apsara Vihar - natural pool
- Explore Duchess Falls - requires trekking
Day 3Day 3
- Visit Mahadeo Hills - sacred hills
- Explore Reechgarh - natural amphitheater
- Visit Satpura National Park buffer zone
Extend Your Trip
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Pachmarhi → Narmadapuram
About 105 km by road
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