Quick answer: The best 7 days itinerary for Madhya Pradesh is Bhopal → Pachmarhi → Jabalpur → Kanha → Bandhavgarh. You get the only hill station of MP, the Marble Rocks and two top tiger parks in one week.
Want this week ready-made, with hotel, car and safari help? See our Madhya Pradesh tour packages or the 6 nights 7 days Jabalpur, Kanha and Pachmarhi tour.
- Route: Bhopal → Pachmarhi → Jabalpur → Kanha → Bandhavgarh
- Nights: 2 Pachmarhi, 1 Jabalpur, 2 Kanha, 1 Bandhavgarh
- Driving: about 1,100 km, never more than 6 hours a day
- Safaris: 3 to 4 (Kanha and Bandhavgarh)
- Best months: October to June
- Fly in / out: Bhopal in, Jabalpur out
Trip at a Glance
| Day | Route | Drive | Night stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhopal → Pachmarhi | 200 km, 5 hrs | Pachmarhi |
| 2 | Pachmarhi sightseeing | local | Pachmarhi |
| 3 | Pachmarhi → Jabalpur | 250 km, 6 hrs | Jabalpur |
| 4 | Jabalpur → Kanha | 160 km, 4 hrs | Kanha |
| 5 | Kanha safaris | — | Kanha |
| 6 | Kanha → Bandhavgarh | 250 km, 5.5 hrs | Bandhavgarh |
| 7 | Safari → Jabalpur / Katni | 190 km | — |
Not in July to mid-October. Kanha and Bandhavgarh core zones are closed then. Take Route 3 below in the rains.
Day-by-Day Plan
Day 1 · Bhopal to Pachmarhi
End your first day with sunset at Dhupgarh, the highest point of MP.
- Morning: land in Bhopal, leave by 9 am.
- On the way: 1 hour at Bhimbetka rock shelters (right on the road).
- Evening: reach Dhupgarh 45 minutes before sunset.
Day 2 · Pachmarhi Full Day
Waterfalls and caves all day by local gypsy (book it the evening before).
- Morning: Bee Falls, Jata Shankar, Pandav Caves.
- Afternoon: Handi Khoh gorge and Priyadarshini Point.
- Evening: Rajendra Giri sunset or the town market.
Day 3 · Pachmarhi to Jabalpur and Bhedaghat
See the Narmada fall like smoke at Dhuandhar Falls.
- By 2 pm: reach Bhedaghat, 20 km before Jabalpur.
- See: Dhuandhar Falls, ropeway, Marble Rocks boat (in season).
- Evening: Chausath Yogini Temple view, then hotel.
Day 4 · Jabalpur to Kanha
A slow day: reach your jungle resort and rest for the safari.
- Morning: quick stop at Madan Mahal Fort (optional).
- Afternoon: check in near Mukki or Kisli gate.
- Evening: village walk or bird watching.
Day 5 · Kanha Safari Day
The only place in the world to see the hard-ground Barasingha in the wild.
- Morning safari: meadows full of deer in the mist.
- Midday: back to the resort, rest.
- Afternoon: second safari or Kanha Museum.
Day 6 · Kanha to Bandhavgarh
Drive to the park with one of the highest tiger numbers in India.
- Morning: optional early safari in Kanha.
- Leave by 10 am: via Mandla and Shahpura.
- Evening: walk in Tala village, early dinner.
Day 7 · Bandhavgarh Safari and Home
Your best chance of the week to see a tiger.
- Early morning: Tala zone safari, see Shesh Shaiya.
- Late morning: breakfast and check out.
- Then: drive to Jabalpur airport or Katni / Umaria station.
3 More 7 Day Routes
Route 2 · Tigers and Khajuraho
Swap the hill station for the Khajuraho temples.
- Day 1: Jabalpur, Bhedaghat.
- Day 2–3: Kanha (2 safaris).
- Day 4–5: Bandhavgarh (2 safaris).
- Day 6: drive to Khajuraho via Panna, light show.
- Day 7: Western Group at sunrise, fly out.
Route 3 · Malwa Temples and Bhopal
No tiger park, so it works all year, even in the rains.
- Day 1: Indore, Sarafa food market.
- Day 2–3: Ujjain, Bhasma Aarti, then Omkareshwar.
- Day 4: Maheshwar ghats and fort.
- Day 5: Mandu fort town.
- Day 6–7: Bhopal, Sanchi, fly out.
Route 4 · UNESCO Heritage Trail
Sanchi, Bhimbetka and Khajuraho, with Chanderi and Orchha on the way.
- Day 1–3: Bhopal, Sanchi, Udayagiri, Bhimbetka, Bhojpur.
- Day 4: Chanderi fort and weavers (210 km).
- Day 5: Orchha, Ram Raja aarti (135 km).
- Day 6–7: Khajuraho temples, fly out (175 km).
Which 7 Day Route Is Right for You?
- 🏔 Hills + tigers, first trip → Route 1 (main plan)
- 🛕 Tigers + UNESCO temples → Route 2
- 🌧 Monsoon, elders or darshan → Route 3
- 📸 History, forts, photos → Route 4
Have only 5 days? Our Madhya Pradesh itinerary page has 4 short 5-day routes, plus 3, 10 and 12 day plans.
Safari Tips for This Trip
- 📅 Book Kanha and Bandhavgarh 2–3 months early for winter dates.
- 🐅 Take at least 2 safaris in each park.
- 🪪 Use the same name and ID for every booking.
- 🚫 Most MP parks have no afternoon safari one day a week (usually Wednesday).
- 🌐 Book only on the official MP Forest booking site or through us.
What to Pack
- 🧥 Warm jacket, cap and gloves for winter safaris
- 👕 Cotton clothes for Pachmarhi days
- 👟 Sports shoes for falls and caves
- 🟫 Earth-colour clothes for safari (no bright colours)
- 🔭 Binoculars and a zoom camera
- 🪪 ID card copies for park gates
What Our 7 Day Package Includes
- 6 nights in hotels or jungle resorts
- Daily breakfast (resort meals on request)
- Private car with driver for 7 days
- Toll, parking, fuel and driver allowance
- Help with safari and aarti bookings
- Flights and trains
- Safari permit, gypsy and guide fees
- Monument tickets and camera fees
- Lunch, dinner and personal costs
- Travel insurance
Want this week ready-made? Call or WhatsApp us, or send the enquiry form on this page. We reply the same day with a route and one clear price.
Ready-made packages:
- Bhopal Pachmarhi Jabalpur 6 nights 7 days
- Pachmarhi Jabalpur Amarkantak Bandhavgarh 7 days
- Ujjain Omkareshwar Maheshwar Mandu 7 days
- Kanha tour packages and Bandhavgarh tour packages
- Khajuraho tour packages
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 7 days enough for Madhya Pradesh?
Yes, for two regions. To see the whole state you need about 15 days.
Can I start this trip from Jabalpur instead of Bhopal?
Yes. Just run it in reverse: Bandhavgarh → Kanha → Jabalpur → Pachmarhi → Bhopal.
How much driving is there in 7 days?
About 1,100 km in total. No day has more than 6 hours of driving.
Which 7 day route covers all UNESCO sites of MP?
Route 4. It covers Sanchi, Bhimbetka and Khajuraho, with Chanderi and Orchha on the way.
Is this trip good for kids?
Yes. Kids enjoy Pachmarhi falls, the Bhedaghat ropeway and jungle safaris. Check park age rules first.
Which is the best month for this 7 day trip?
November to February for cool weather. March to May if seeing a tiger is your main goal.
