Rupnagar to Mandla
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rupnagar, Punjab 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: Rupnagar to Mandla
1307 km · ~28h 8m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rupnagar
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.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 436Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 586Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 736Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 871Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1021Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1171Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m 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: Rupnagar to Mandla
1307 km · ~29h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Rupnagar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rupnagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rupnagar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~654 km
~14h 32m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,880
- Change buses at a major city (around km 654)
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) · ~654 km
~14h 32m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,880
- 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: Rupnagar to Mandla
Nearest railway stations: Rupnagar for Rupnagar, 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.
Rupnagar to Mandla: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rupnagar to Mandla is about 1307 km by road, roughly 26.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1307 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹50,160 · Ertiga ₹63,883 · Innova ₹66,628 · Innova Crysta ₹82,102 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,13,288
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,440 · AC Seater ₹2,350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,090 · AC Sleeper ₹3,010 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,710
- Train: Sleeper ₹810 · Economy ₹1,340 · Third AC ₹1,860 · Second AC ₹2,640 · First AC ₹3,690
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 Rupnagar to Mandla. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
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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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