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Mandi to Mandla

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

1388 kmDistance
27.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹53,052
Ertiga₹67,626
Innova₹70,540
Innova Crysta₹86,864
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,20,092

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,530
AC Seater₹2,500
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,220
AC Sleeper₹3,190
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,940
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Train
Sleeper₹860
Economy₹1,420
Third AC₹1,970
Second AC₹2,810
First AC₹3,920
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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: Mandi to Mandla

1388 km · ~30h 26m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mandi

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 47 km · 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 347

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 497

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 647

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

  7. 47 km · 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 694

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 844

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 994

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

  10. 47 km · 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1041

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1191

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1341

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

  13. 47 km · 56m 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: Mandi to Mandla

1388 km · ~30h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Mandi

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

  2. Mandi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~694 km

    ~15h 25m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 694)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mandla. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Mandla

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~694 km

    ~15h 25m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  5. 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: Mandi to Mandla

Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi, 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.

Mandi to Mandla: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mandi to Mandla is about 1388 km by road, roughly 27.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1388 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹53,052 · Ertiga ₹67,626 · Innova ₹70,540 · Innova Crysta ₹86,864 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,20,092
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,530 · AC Seater ₹2,500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,220 · AC Sleeper ₹3,190 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,940
  • Train: Sleeper ₹860 · Economy ₹1,420 · Third AC ₹1,970 · Second AC ₹2,810 · First AC ₹3,920

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

Want the full Mandla guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Mandla.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Kasauli110 km from Mandi

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. Nahan175 km from Mandi

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. Roorkee295 km from Mandi

    Uttarakhand

  4. Garhmukteshwar450 km from Mandi

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Mainpuri700 km from Mandi

    Uttar Pradesh

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 Mandi → 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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