Bandhavgarh Tour Package from Delhi (3 Days)
3-day Bandhavgarh tour from Delhi: Katni and Bandhavgarh. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹8,450 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
18° – 31°C
October in Bandhavgarh

Description
3-day Bandhavgarh tour from Delhi: Katni and Bandhavgarh. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹8,450 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 6 handpicked stops, including Bandhavgarh afternoon safari, Bandhavgarh hill, Morning safari and more. October–June (core zones closed 1 July–15 October) is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Bandhavgarh. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Bandhavgarh
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 8°C – 40°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Tala and the afternoon safari
Reach Katni by train from Delhi, where our driver meets you. Drive from Katni to Bandhavgarh (about 129 km, 2 hrs 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Bandhavgarh. Tala is the village at the main gate of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Go out on the afternoon jeep safari through sal forest and grassy meadows below the Bandhavgarh hill, whose old fort and reclining Vishnu statue stand inside the core zone. Bandhavgarh has one of the highest densities of tigers in India. Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.
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: Delhi to Katni
837 km · ~18h 4m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Delhi
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.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 419Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 569Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 719Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KatniKatni, 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: Delhi to Katni
837 km · ~18h 36m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Delhi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Delhi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Delhi → Katni
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~837 km
~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Arrive in Katni
Katni, 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: Delhi to Katni
Nearest railway stations: New Delhi for Delhi, Katni for Katni.
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.
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: Katni to Bandhavgarh
129 km · ~2h 35m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Katni
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BandhavgarhBandhavgarh, 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: Katni to Bandhavgarh
129 km · ~2h 52m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Katni
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katni. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katni → Bandhavgarh
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~129 km
~2h 52m|Tentative fare ₹140–₹410
- Arrive in Bandhavgarh
Bandhavgarh, 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: Katni to Bandhavgarh
Nearest railway stations: Katni for Katni, Mudaria (about 31 km away) for Bandhavgarh.
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.
- 1
Bandhavgarh afternoon safari
A jeep safari into the tiger reserve.
- 2
Bandhavgarh hill
The forested hill and its ancient fort above the meadows.
Two safaris in Bandhavgarh
Head into the forest at first light on the morning safari, when tigers are often seen walking the tracks. Rest at the lodge in the heat of the day and visit the small Baghel Museum in Tala, with relics of the Rewa royal family who once hunted here. Go out again on the afternoon safari to another zone. Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.
- 1
Morning safari
The best time for tigers, leopards and sloth bears.
- 2
Baghel Museum
Relics of the Rewa rulers in Tala.
- 3
Afternoon safari
A second drive in another zone of the park.
Morning safari and back
One more early safari in the forest, then breakfast and the journey home. Drive from Bandhavgarh to Katni (about 129 km, 2 hrs 30 min). Board the train from Katni back to Delhi (about 825 km), and the tour ends.
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: Bandhavgarh to Katni
129 km · ~2h 35m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bandhavgarh
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KatniKatni, 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: Bandhavgarh to Katni
129 km · ~2h 52m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bandhavgarh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bandhavgarh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bandhavgarh → Katni
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~129 km
~2h 52m|Tentative fare ₹140–₹410
- Arrive in Katni
Katni, 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: Bandhavgarh to Katni
Nearest railway stations: Mudaria (about 31 km away) for Bandhavgarh, Katni for Katni.
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.
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: Katni to Delhi
825 km · ~17h 50m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katni
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.
113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 413Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 563Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 713Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DelhiDelhi, Haryana
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: Katni to Delhi
825 km · ~18h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Katni
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katni. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katni → Delhi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~825 km
~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360
- Arrive in Delhi
Delhi, Haryana
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Katni to Delhi
Nearest railway stations: Katni for Katni, New Delhi for Delhi.
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.
- 1
Morning safari
A last drive through the sal forest.
Tour Overview
Tiger safaris in Bandhavgarh, the forested hills of the old Rewa state with one of the highest densities of tigers in India, staying at Tala by the main gate.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Delhi. The route runs Delhi → Katni → Bandhavgarh → Katni → Delhi, about 1,920 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Bandhavgarh Tour from Delhi
- Bandhavgarh afternoon safari
- Bandhavgarh hill
- Morning safari
- Baghel Museum
- Afternoon safari
Inclusions in the Bandhavgarh Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Delhi for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Bandhavgarh Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Permit fees
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Bandhavgarh Tour
Best time to visit: October–June (core zones closed 1 July–15 October)
Route: Delhi → Katni → Bandhavgarh → Katni → Delhi (about 1,920 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Katni and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: Safari permits are sold online by the MP Forest Department and sell out early for weekends and holidays. The core zones close from 1 July to 15 October for the monsoon, and parks close on some afternoons and festival days. Safari fees, timings and rules change, so check current rules when you book.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Bandhavgarh, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Delhi. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹27,490 | ₹13,710 | ₹11,710 |
| 33 Persons | ₹22,170 | ₹12,690 | ₹10,680 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹19,770 | ₹11,560 | ₹9,560 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹18,240 | ₹11,050 | ₹9,050 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹15,450 | ₹10,460 | ₹8,450 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Delhi the drive is about 888 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Katni and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Bandhavgarh afternoon safari
- Bandhavgarh hill
- Morning safari
- Baghel Museum
- Afternoon safari
- Morning safari
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–June (core zones closed 1 July–15 October) is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Delhi for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Permit fees
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–June (core zones closed 1 July–15 October)
Route: Delhi → Katni → Bandhavgarh → Katni → Delhi (about 1,920 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Katni and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: Safari permits are sold online by the MP Forest Department and sell out early for weekends and holidays. The core zones close from 1 July to 15 October for the monsoon, and parks close on some afternoons and festival days. Safari fees, timings and rules change, so check current rules when you book.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Bandhavgarh, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Delhi on day 1 and you are back in Delhi on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Delhi → Katni → Bandhavgarh → Katni → Delhi. That is about 1,920 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹11,710 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹8,450 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Delhi and back. By cab from Delhi the drive is about 888 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Katni and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–June (core zones closed 1 July–15 October).
Safari permits are sold online by the MP Forest Department and sell out early for weekends and holidays. The core zones close from 1 July to 15 October for the monsoon, and parks close on some afternoons and festival days. Safari fees, timings and rules change, so check current rules when you book.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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