Tiger safari from Lucknow
Kanha Tour Package from Lucknow
One night train | Jabalpur pickup | Khatia gate
- Chitrakoot Express
- Cab from Jabalpur
- Tiger country
- Cosy jungle stay
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We call back the same hour.
- Pickup at Jabalpur
- Resort stay
- Jungle safari
- AC cab
Kanha from Lucknow
Lucknow to Kanha on One Night Train
- Lucknow to Kanha is one of the easier trips from Uttar Pradesh.
- The Chitrakoot Express leaves Lucknow in the evening.
- It reaches Jabalpur early next morning, about 12 hours later.
- By lunch, you are at your resort near Khatia gate.
More choices on our Kanha tour packages page.
Lucknow to Kanha: Basics
Train, flight or road
How to Reach Kanha from Lucknow
Three ways to go. The night train is simplest.
Chitrakoot Express
About 12 hrs + 4 hrs drive
- Board at Lucknow in the evening.
- Wake up near Jabalpur.
- Our cab meets you at the station.
Other trains via Prayagraj
Varies + 4 hrs drive
- Some trains run via Prayagraj and Satna.
- Use them when the Chitrakoot is full.
- Check IRCTC for days.
Fly via Delhi
1 stop + 4 hrs drive
- Change planes in Delhi for Jabalpur.
- Good for short leave.
- Book both flights on one ticket.
Pick the right gate
Khatia: Lucknow Guests' Gate to Kanha
- The road from Jabalpur leads straight to Khatia.
- Jeeps from here go into the Kisli and Kanha zones.
- Lots of resorts in every price band.
- Kanha village meadows are close by.
Day by day
Lucknow to Kanha in 5 Days
Night 1 and night 5 are on the train.
- Train reaches Jabalpur at sunrise.
- Breakfast, then drive to Khatia.
- Rest in the afternoon.
- Dawn safari in Kisli zone.
- Lunch and rest.
- Second safari in the evening slot.
- Morning in the Kanha meadows.
- Visit the park museum on the way.
- Quiet evening.
- Last morning safari.
- Drive to Jabalpur.
- Board the evening train home.
Real prices
Kanha Package Cost from Lucknow
Prices are per person and include pickup at Jabalpur. Train fare from Lucknow is extra.
Rates rise a little on holidays. Ask us for your quote, or see Kanha tiger tours.
When to go
Good Months for a Lucknow Trip
Good after Diwali, before the winter rush.
Trains can run late in fog. Keep a buffer.
Water holes draw out the tigers.
Only buffer zones run in the rains.
Before you go
Lucknow Travellers, Note This
Curious about morning and evening slots? See Kanha safari permits.
Two parks, one trip
Add Bandhavgarh on the Way
- Bandhavgarh sits between Jabalpur and the UP border.
- Spend 2 nights there after Kanha.
- Its rocky fort hill is full of history.
- Two parks, double the tiger chances.
Book it as the Jabalpur Kanha Bandhavgarh Tour Package: 5 Nights 6 Days, from ₹27,500 per person.
Thinking beyond Kanha? Start with our Madhya Pradesh tour packages.
Questions
Lucknow Guests Ask
How far is Kanha from Lucknow?
Kanha is about 750 km from Lucknow. Take the Chitrakoot Express to Jabalpur, then drive 4 hours.
Which train goes from Lucknow to Jabalpur?
The Chitrakoot Express runs overnight from Lucknow to Jabalpur in about 12 hours.
Is there a direct flight from Lucknow to Kanha?
No. Kanha has no airport. Fly to Jabalpur via Delhi, or take the night train.
What is a Kanha package from Lucknow priced at?
Our packages start at ₹9,500 per person. 3 nights with Jabalpur pickup is ₹17,000 per person, train extra.
Which gate suits Lucknow travellers?
Khatia gate, because it is the closest gate to Jabalpur station.
Plan with us
Book Kanha from Lucknow
Send your train dates. We meet you at Jabalpur and handle the rest.
Still deciding? Look at the full Kanha list.