All details on how to reach Bandhavgarh National Park by road, airways and train
Reaching Bandhavgarh – Airways, Roadways & Railways
Concise details on how to reach Bandhavgarh, popular for wildlife tiger safari, viewing the Royal Bengal tiger or the Bandhavgarh Tiger, is located in the Madhya Pradesh state of central India. Tourists from all over the world come here to see the Tiger in its natural habitat. Get the experience of the Bandhavgarh jungle with its flora and fauna.
Bandhavgarh National Park, India is conveniently connected by Airways, roadway, and railways; which guests can choose as per their preference and convenience.
- Airways Connectivity – How to Reach Bandhavgarh
- Airline Availability to reach Bandhavgarh – Flights to Jabalpur
- Roadways Connectivity – How to Reach Bandhavgarh by Road
- Railways Connectivity – How to Reach Bandhavgarh by Train
- List of Trains to Bandhavgarh – Trains to the nearest railway station to Bandhavgarh
- Map Location of Bandhavgarh National Park
- Frequently Asked Questions
Airways Connectivity – How to Reach Bandhavgarh
Bandhavgarh does not have an airport though the nearest airport is in Jabalpur and guests can fly to Jabalpur from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad or any other major city of India. As per guest preference, they can either opt to stay in Jabalpur for a night and visit Bhimbetka and marble caves or directly drive to Bandhavgarh after reaching Jabalpur.
- Distance From Jabalpur To Bandhavgarh – 200 Km
- Time To Travel From Jabalpur To Bandhavgarh – 4 Hrs
Khajuraho which is another historical destination in Madhya Pradesh can also be used to connect to Bandhavgarh. Guests travelling to Khajuraho, can either choose to stay in Khajuraho for 1 night and visit Khajuraho temples or directly continue to Bandhavgarh. Panna can also be considered as a part of the itinerary for guests travelling on a tiger tour of India.
- Distance From Khajuraho To Bandhavgarh – 250 Km
- Time To Travel From Khajuraho To Bandhavgarh – 5 Hrs
Airline Availability to reach Bandhavgarh – Flights to Jabalpur
List of Arrival Flights to Jabalpur Airport with the time of arrival, flight no., origin location, airline provider and aircraft.[ultimate_info_table]
| TIME | FLIGHT | FROM | AIRLINE | AIRCRAFT |
| 1:05 PM | SG2871 | Delhi (DEL) | SpiceJet | DH8D (VT-SUM) |
| 5:30 PM | SG3023 | Bengaluru (BLR) | SpiceJet | DH8D (VT-SUS) |
| 6:00 PM | 9I617 | Delhi (DEL) | Alliance Air | ATR |
| 6:10 PM | SG2642 | Mumbai (BOM) | SpiceJet | DH8D (VT-SUM) |
| 9:15 AM | SG3029 | Delhi (DEL) | SpiceJet | DH8 |
| 1:05 PM | SG2871 | Delhi (DEL) | SpiceJet | DH8 |
| 5:30 PM | SG3023 | Bengaluru (BLR) | SpiceJet | DH8 |
** All times are in the local timezone
Airline Availability from Bandhavgarh -Flights from Jabalpur by flight
List of Departure Flights to Jabalpur Airport with the time of departure, flight no., origin location, airline provider and aircraft.[ultimate_info_table]
| TIME | FLIGHT | TO | AIRLINE | AIRCRAFT |
| 1:25 PM | SG2871 | Mumbai (BOM) | SpiceJet | DH8D (VT-SUM) |
| 6:00 PM | SG3024 | Bengaluru (BLR) | SpiceJet | DH8D (VT-SUS) |
| 6:35 PM | SG2642 | Delhi (DEL) | SpiceJet | DH8D (VT-SUM) |
| 6:40 PM | 9I618 | Delhi (DEL) | Alliance Air | ATR |
| 9:45 AM | SG3030 | Delhi (DEL) | SpiceJet | DH8 |
| 1:25 PM | SG2871 | Mumbai (BOM) | SpiceJet | DH8 |
| 6:00 PM | SG3024 | Bengaluru (BLR) | SpiceJet | DH8 |
| 6:35 PM | SG2642 | Delhi (DEL) | SpiceJet | DH8 |
** All times are in the local timezone
Roadways Connectivity – How to Reach Bandhavgarh by Road
Distance from Major cities to Bandhavgarh by Road:
Below are major cities from which tourist can connect to Bandhavgarh along with the distance of travel and time taken by road commuting:
- Jabalpur To Bandhavgarh – 200 Km / 4 Hrs
- Katni To Bandhavgarh – 100 Km / 2 Hrs
- Khajuraho To Bandhavgarh – 250 Km / 5 Hrs
- Kanha National Park To Bandhavgarh – 250 Km / 5 Hrs
- Umaria To Bandhavgarh – 35 Km / 45 Mins
Railways Connectivity – How to Reach Bandhavgarh by Train
Please Find Below Major Stations And Travel By Road Once You Arrive There:
- Umaria Railway Station To Bandhavgarh – 35 Km / 45 Mins
- Katni Railway Station To Bandhavgarh – 100 Km / 2 Hrs
- Jabalpur Railway Station To Bandhavgarh – 200 Km / 4 Hrs
- Khajuraho Railway Station To Bandhavgarh – 250 Km / 4hrs 30 Mins
- Satna Railway Station To Bandhavgarh – 150 Km / 3 Hrs
Feasibility to connect to Bandhavgarh by railways depends on the train availability to the nearby railway station, same can be checked on the Indian Railway Portal (Click Here) or you can contact your travel agent.
List of Trains to Bandhavgarh – Trains to the nearest railway station to Bandhavgarh
List of Trains to Bandhavgarh with details of origin location and arrival location nearest to Bandhavgarh, train name and no., time of departure and arrival.
| From | To | Train Name | Train No. | Time of Departure | Time of Arrival |
| Delhi – NZM | Umaria – UMR | DURG FESTIVAL SP | #02884 | 5:25 PM | 7:12 AM |
| Delhi – NDLS | Katni Murwara – KMZ | SVDK JBP SPL | #01450 | 2:15 PM | 5:30 AM |
| Delhi – NZM | Katni Murwara – KMZ | JBP SF SPL | #02182 | 5:50 PM | 6:30 AM |
| Delhi – NZM | Umaria – UMR | CHTSGRH S KRANTI | #12824 | 5:25 PM | 7:12 AM |
| Delhi – NZM | Umaria – UMR | DURG HUMSAFAR | #22868 | 8:25 AM | 10:30 AM |
** All times are in the local timezone
Map Location of Bandhavgarh National Park
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I reach Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve?
By flight: Take a flight from Delhi, Agra, Varanasi or your city of travel to Khajuraho or Jabalpur, and drive for 4-5 hours to reach Tala village situated in Bandhavgarh National Park.
By Train: Take a train to the nearest railway station to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Umaria and drive for 45 mins to reach Bandhavgarh.
By Car: Jabalpur: 220 Kms (approx.4 hours) / Umaria: 34 Kms (approx.1 hour) / Katni: 95 Kms (approx.2 hours) / Satna: 112 Kms (approx.4 hours)
What is the best time to visit Bandhavgarh National Park?
April and May are considered to be the best time to see tigers in Bandhavgarh National Park – the park is open from October to June every year and the same time period can also be chosen. After Monsoons (July to September), Bandhavgarh is beautiful with the flora and fauna like the royal Bengal tiger roaming the jungle.
Which is better Bandhavgarh or Kanha?
Kanha is a bigger jungle than Bandhavgarh, therefore Bandhavgarh is better for tiger sightings comparing the no. of tigers to the size of the Park ratio. Though Kanha also never disappoints for Tiger sightings.
How are the road conditions from Jabalpur to Bandhavgarh?
The road conditions are very good from Jabalpur to Bandhavgarh as it takes only 4 – 5 hours for travelling the 194 km of distance.
