Quick Overview
- Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Places Covered: Bhopal → Pachmarhi → Kanha National Park → Jabalpur
- Starting Point: Bhopal (Railway Station/Airport)
- Ending Point: Jabalpur (Railway Station/Airport)
- Highlights: Sanchi Stupa, Upper & Lower Lake Bhopal, Pachmarhi hill station sightseeing, Kanha jungle safari, Bhedaghat marble rocks, Narmada Aarti at Gwarighat
- Best For: Families, wildlife lovers, first-time MP travellers from Mumbai
- Ideal Season: October to June (Kanha safari closed July–September, monsoon)
- Starting Price: ₹42,500 per person (twin sharing)
Madhya Pradesh Tour Package from Mumbai – Heritage, Hills & Wildlife in 8 Days
Travellers from Mumbai looking for a complete escape into central India’s forests, heritage lakes, and hill stations will find this 7 Nights 8 Days Madhya Pradesh tour package ideal. Unlike short 3–4 day trips, this itinerary gives enough time to properly explore Bhopal’s twin lakes, Pachmarhi’s waterfalls and viewpoints, a full jungle safari in Kanha National Park, and Jabalpur’s marble gorge — without rushing between cities.
Since there is no direct train or flight connecting Mumbai straight into the forest belt, most travellers fly or take the train into Bhopal, and depart from Jabalpur at the end of the trip — exactly how this itinerary is designed.
Tour Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sanchi Stupa near Bhopal
- Explore Bhopal’s iconic Upper Lake (Bhojtal) and Lower Lake
- Two full days of sightseeing in Pachmarhi — Madhya Pradesh’s only hill station
- Jungle safari inside Kanha National Park (Rudyard Kipling’s inspiration for The Jungle Book)
- Boating between the marble rocks of Bhedaghat, Jabalpur
- Evening Narmada Aarti at Gwarighat
- Comfortable AC transfers, hotel stays, and daily breakfast included
Places Covered in This Itinerary
Destination | Nights Stay | Known For |
Bhopal | 1 Night | Lakes, Sanchi Stupa, capital city sightseeing |
Pachmarhi | 2 Nights | Waterfalls, viewpoints, caves, hill station |
Kanha National Park | 1 Night | Tiger safari, sal & bamboo forests |
Jabalpur | 1 Night | Bhedaghat marble rocks, Narmada Aarti |
Day-Wise Itinerary
Best Time to Visit
Kanha National Park — the wildlife highlight of this tour — officially remains open from 1 October to 30 June and is closed every monsoon (July to September) by the MP Forest Department for conservation reasons. Within core zones, Wednesday afternoon safaris also remain closed as a routine forest-management rule.
October–February (Winter)
Best overall — pleasant weather, comfortable safaris, good birdwatching.
March–June (Summer)
Higher tiger-sighting chances near waterholes, but hot afternoons.
July–September (Monsoon)
Core zone safaris unavailable — avoid this itinerary during these months.
How to Reach
Mumbai to Bhopal (Arrival)
- Direct flights by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express — flight time 1h 20m–1h 30m
- Multiple daily departures; fares typically ₹4,300–₹5,900 one-way
- Overnight trains also available (e.g., Punjab Mail, NZM Rajdhani) — journey time approx. 10–14 hours
Jabalpur to Mumbai (Departure)
- Direct IndiGo flights, 1h 30m–1h 50m flight time
- Limited daily direct flights — book in advance; fares typically ₹5,000–₹7,200 one-way
- Train option: overnight superfast trains, journey time approx. 15–17 hours
Fares and timings are indicative and subject to change — please confirm current schedules before booking.
Good to Know — Verified Travel Facts
(Information not commonly found on other tour package websites)
All figures below are based on official/verified sources at the time of writing and may be revised — please reconfirm before your visit.
Sanchi Stupa — Official ASI Details
- UNESCO World Heritage Site status since 1989
- Complex open 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM, daily
- Entry fee: ₹40 for Indian, ₹600 for foreign nationals; children under 15 — free
- On-site museum closed every Friday
- Maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
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Pachmarhi & Dhoopgarh — Verified Altitude
- Pachmarhi town sits at 1,067 metres above sea level
- Dhoopgarh, the sunset viewpoint you’ll visit, is 1,352 metres — officially the highest point in Madhya Pradesh
- The entire town lies within the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO-recognized, notified 2009) and the Satpura Tiger Reserve
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Kanha National Park — Official Forest Department Rules
- Open season: 1 October – 30 June every year; fully closed in monsoon (July–September)
- Wednesday afternoon safaris are closed in all core zones (buffer-zone safaris still operate)
- 4 Core Zones — Kanha, Kisli, Mukki, Sarhi — plus 4 Buffer Zones
- A valid photo ID is mandatory for every safari guest and checked at the gate
- Safari permits are quota-limited — advance online booking is strongly recommended
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Practical On-Ground Tips
- Mobile network is patchy inside Pachmarhi’s valleys and Kanha’s core zone — connectivity is reliable mainly in town areas
- ATMs are limited near Pachmarhi and Kanha’s forest gates — carry sufficient cash in advance
- Winter mornings in Pachmarhi and Kanha can drop to 2–5°C even when Mumbai feels warm — pack warm layers if travelling November–February
Route Distance Chart
Route | Distance | Approx. Drive Time |
Bhopal → Pachmarhi | ~200 km | 4–5 hours |
Pachmarhi → Kanha National Park | ~250–300 km | 6–7 hours |
Kanha → Jabalpur | ~165 km | 3.5–4 hours |
