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Rishikesh to Mandla

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

1116 kmDistance
22.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹42,841
Ertiga₹54,559
Innova₹56,903
Innova Crysta₹70,121
Tempo Traveller (12)₹96,744

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,230
AC Seater₹2,010
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,790
AC Sleeper₹2,570
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,170
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Train
Sleeper₹700
Economy₹1,150
Third AC₹1,590
Second AC₹2,260
First AC₹3,150
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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: Rishikesh to Mandla

1116 km · ~24h 19m · About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rishikesh

    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. 72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 372

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 522

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 672

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

  7. 72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 744

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 894

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1044

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

  10. 72 km · 1h 26m 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: Rishikesh to Mandla

1116 km · ~24h 48m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rishikesh

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

  2. Rishikesh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~558 km

    ~12h 24m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,610

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 558)

    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) · ~558 km

    ~12h 24m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,610

  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: Rishikesh to Mandla

Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, 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.

Rishikesh to Mandla: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rishikesh to Mandla is about 1116 km by road, roughly 22.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1116 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹42,841 · Ertiga ₹54,559 · Innova ₹56,903 · Innova Crysta ₹70,121 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹96,744
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,230 · AC Seater ₹2,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,790 · AC Sleeper ₹2,570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,170
  • Train: Sleeper ₹700 · Economy ₹1,150 · Third AC ₹1,590 · Second AC ₹2,260 · First AC ₹3,150

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 Rishikesh to Mandla. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Moradabad190 km from Rishikesh

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Budaun315 km from Rishikesh

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Mainpuri425 km from Rishikesh

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Khajuraho785 km from Rishikesh
  5. Katni945 km from Rishikesh

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 Rishikesh → 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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