Tiger safari from Pune
Kanha Tour Package from Pune
Fly to Nagpur | Or a direct train | 3 nights in the forest
- Short flight to Nagpur
- Direct train option
- Tigers and swamp deer
- Jungle resort stay
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- Pickup at Nagpur or Jabalpur
- Resort stay
- Jungle safari
- AC cab
Kanha from Pune
Pune to Kanha, the Easy Way
- Pune has no quick road to Kanha, but flying makes it easy.
- A Pune to Nagpur flight is short, and Kanha is about 5.5 hours from Nagpur.
- A direct train to Jabalpur also runs, about 17 to 19 hours.
- Most Pune families fly one way and take the train back, or fly both ways.
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Pune to Kanha: At a Glance
Train, flight or road
How to Reach Kanha from Pune
Four ways in. Flying to Nagpur is the quickest.
Fly to Nagpur
Short flight + 5.5 hrs drive
- Morning flight from Pune lands in Nagpur before noon.
- We collect you at Nagpur airport.
- Drive via Seoni to reach Kanha by late afternoon.
Train to Jabalpur
About 17 to 19 hrs + 4 hrs drive
- A direct train runs from Pune to Jabalpur.
- It suits families who like sleeper berths.
- From Jabalpur, Khatia gate is 4 hours by road.
Train to Nagpur
Overnight + 5.5 hrs drive
- Several trains link Pune with Nagpur.
- Pick one that reaches Nagpur in the morning.
- Our cab is waiting at Nagpur station.
Fly via Delhi
1 stop + 4 hrs drive
- Connect via Delhi to land in Jabalpur.
- Handy when Nagpur fares jump on holidays.
- Jabalpur to Khatia is about 160 km.
Pick the right gate
Picking a Gate When You Come via Nagpur
- From Nagpur, Khatia and Mukki are almost the same distance.
- Khatia suits Kisli and Kanha zone permits.
- Mukki suits Mukki zone permits and quieter stays.
- We lock the gate only after the safari permit is confirmed.
- Come via Jabalpur by train? Then Khatia is the clear pick.
Day by day
5-Day Pune to Kanha Plan
Built around a morning flight to Nagpur.
- Early flight to Nagpur.
- Lunch on the highway near Seoni.
- Reach the resort before sunset.
- Core zone safari at dawn.
- Rest and swim at the resort.
- Buffer or core safari after lunch.
- Morning drive in a new zone.
- Afternoon in a Baiga village.
- Bonfire dinner.
- Final dawn safari.
- Slow afternoon with birdwatching.
- Pack for home.
- Leave after breakfast for Nagpur.
- Evening flight to Pune.
- Home the same night.
Real prices
Kanha Trip Cost for Pune Families
Prices are per person from Kanha. Flights from Pune are extra; Nagpur pickup and drop can be added to any package.
Holiday dates can cost a little more. Call us for your price, or check Kanha forest packages.
When to go
When Pune Travellers Should Go
Pune schools break for Diwali. Book jeeps 2 months early.
Kanha mornings are far colder than Pune. Pack layers.
Top tiger season. Very hot by noon.
Core forest closed till 1 October.
Before you go
Useful Tips for Pune Families
Every safari needs a permit in your name. Our guide to booking a Kanha safari covers it.
Two parks, one trip
Make It Kanha and Bandhavgarh
- Flying in from Pune? Spend a few more days in the jungle.
- Bandhavgarh is a 5 to 6 hour drive from Kanha.
- You can fly home from Jabalpur at the end.
- Each park has its own feel and wildlife.
See the Jabalpur Kanha Bandhavgarh Tour Package (5 Nights 6 Days, ₹27,500 per person).
Want to see more of MP on the same trip? Browse our Madhya Pradesh tour packages.
Questions
Pune to Kanha: Questions
How far is Kanha from Pune?
Kanha is about 1,000 km from Pune. Fly to Nagpur and drive about 5.5 hours, or take the train to Jabalpur and drive 4 hours.
Is there a direct flight from Pune to Jabalpur?
Not right now. Fly to Nagpur instead, which has many flights from Pune, or connect via Delhi to Jabalpur.
Is there a direct train from Pune to Kanha?
Kanha has no station. A direct train runs from Pune to Jabalpur, and we drive you from there.
What does a Kanha trip from Pune cost?
Kanha packages start at ₹9,500 per person. A 3 night safari trip is ₹22,000 per person. Flights are extra.
How many days should a Pune family plan?
Five days is ideal: one day to travel each way and three nights at Kanha.
Plan with us
Plan Your Pune to Kanha Holiday
Share your dates and flight plan. We arrange the Nagpur pickup, resort and safaris.
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