Munnar to Mandla
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Munnar, Kerala to Mandla, 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: Munnar to Mandla
1866 km · ~40h 39m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Munnar
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.
73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 373Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 523Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 673Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 746Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 896Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1046Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1120Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1270Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1420Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1493Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1643Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1793Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MandlaMandla, 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: Munnar to Mandla
1866 km · ~41h 28m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Munnar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Munnar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Munnar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~933 km
~20h 44m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,660
- Change buses at a major city (around km 933)
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.
- change point 1 → Mandla
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~933 km
~20h 44m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,660
- 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: Munnar to Mandla
Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 85 km away) for Munnar, 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.
Munnar to Mandla: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Munnar to Mandla is about 1866 km by road, roughly 37.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1866 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹71,616 · Ertiga ₹91,209 · Innova ₹95,128 · Innova Crysta ₹1,17,221 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,61,744
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,050 · AC Seater ₹3,360 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,990 · AC Sleeper ₹4,290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,270
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,150 · Economy ₹1,900 · Third AC ₹2,640 · Second AC ₹3,760 · First AC ₹5,250
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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Munnar to Mandla. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Tiruppur150 km from Munnar
Tamil Nadu
- Hosur400 km from Munnar
Tamil Nadu
- Gandikota705 km from Munnar
Andhra Pradesh
- Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park1110 km from Munnar
Telangana
- Chandrapur1460 km from Munnar
Maharashtra
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
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
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