From the Pink City to the jungle
Kanha Tour Package from Jaipur
Direct train | Khatia gate | Meadows and tigers
- Direct train to Jabalpur
- Or fly via Delhi
- Central India tigers
- Forest resort
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- Pickup at Jabalpur
- Resort stay
- Jungle safari
- AC cab
Kanha from Jaipur
Swap Desert for Deep Forest
- Rajasthan has Ranthambore, but Kanha feels very different.
- Kanha has green sal forests and huge open meadows.
- The Dayodaya Express runs directly from Jaipur to Jabalpur.
- From Jabalpur, the forest is about 4 hours away.
See every option in our Kanha tour packages.
Jaipur to Kanha: Key Points
Train, flight or road
How to Reach Kanha from Jaipur
Three routes. The direct train is the easiest.
Dayodaya Express
About 15 to 16 hrs + 4 hrs drive
- Runs daily between Ajmer and Jabalpur via Jaipur.
- Overnight journey with sleeper and AC berths.
- Our cab meets you at Jabalpur.
Fly via Delhi
1 stop + 4 hrs drive
- Hop to Delhi first, then on to Jabalpur.
- Same-day arrival with a morning start.
- We match pickup to your landing.
Trains via Kota
Varies
- Some routes change at Kota or Bina.
- Only worth it if the Dayodaya is full.
- Check IRCTC for timings.
Pick the right gate
Your Gate from Jaipur: Khatia
- Nearest gate to Jabalpur station.
- Jeeps run into the Kisli and Kanha zones.
- Resorts here range from simple to luxury.
- Kanha meadows are just inside the core.
Day by day
Jaipur to Kanha: 4 Days in the Forest
Day 1 begins at Jabalpur station.
- Morning pickup at Jabalpur.
- Drive through Mandla.
- Relax at the resort.
- Dawn safari in the core.
- Brunch and rest.
- Dusk safari in another zone.
- Sunrise in the Kanha meadows.
- See barasingha herds.
- Afternoon at leisure.
- Early checkout.
- Drive to Jabalpur.
- Evening train to Jaipur.
Real prices
What Kanha Costs from Jaipur
Prices per person with Jabalpur pickup. Train or flight from Jaipur is extra.
Winter holidays are busy and may cost more. Ask us for a quote, or browse Kanha wildlife tours.
When to go
Best Time for a Jaipur Group
Lush green, fewer crowds.
Great for photos; mornings are cold.
Best sightings, hot afternoons.
Buffer zones only.
Before you go
Tips for Rajasthan Travellers
For gate-wise permit tips, see our guide on Kanha National Park safari booking.
Two parks, one trip
Kanha and Khajuraho from Jaipur
- Love forts and palaces? Add Khajuraho's temples.
- The temples are about 1,000 years old.
- Our tour links Kanha, Jabalpur and Khajuraho.
- History and wildlife in one trip.
All of it is in our Kanha Jabalpur Khajuraho Tour (3 Nights 4 Days, ₹15,500 per person).
If this is your first MP trip, our Madhya Pradesh tour packages help you plan the whole state.
Questions
Jaipur Travellers' Questions
How far is Kanha from Jaipur?
Kanha is about 1,000 km from Jaipur. Take the Dayodaya Express to Jabalpur, then drive 4 hours.
Is there a direct train from Jaipur to Jabalpur?
Yes. The Dayodaya Express runs from Ajmer to Jabalpur via Jaipur.
How is Kanha different from Ranthambore?
Kanha is greener and much bigger, with sal forests, meadows and the rare hard-ground barasingha.
What does a Kanha trip from Jaipur cost?
Packages start at ₹9,500 per person. 3 nights with Jabalpur pickup is ₹17,000. Tickets are extra.
Which gate is best from Jaipur?
Khatia gate, as it is closest to Jabalpur.
Plan with us
Book Your Jaipur to Kanha Trip
Tell us your travel dates. We plan Jabalpur pickup, rooms and jeeps.
Or pick from every Kanha option.