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Why Ranchi Travellers Like This Trip

  • You live in a green state. MP is green too, but different.
  • Amarkantak is where the Narmada river starts. It sits high in the hills.
  • Kanha has big meadows, tall sal trees and the rare barasingha deer.
  • Jabalpur has white marble cliffs on the Narmada.
  • Trains from Ranchi go to Bilaspur, and Amarkantak is close from there.

See every trip on our Madhya Pradesh tour packages page.

Ranchi to MP at a glance

Ranchiabout 8 to 10 hrBilaspur
Bilaspurabout 3 hrAmarkantak
Amarkantakabout 5 hrKanha
TrainAbout 8 to 10 hrs to Bilaspur
RoadLong drive via Ambikapur
FlightOne stop to Jabalpur or Raipur
Good length5 days
Best monthsOctober to March
PriceFrom ₹18,500 per person

How to Reach Madhya Pradesh from Ranchi

The train to Bilaspur is the easy way. From there we drive you into MP.

Best choice

Train to Bilaspur

About 8 to 10 hours
  • Some trains from Ranchi and Hatia run via Rourkela to Bilaspur.
  • Some also stop at Pendra Road, closer to Amarkantak.
  • Check IRCTC for your date.
  • Our cab picks you up at the station.
Faster, costs more

Flight

One stop
  • Fly to Raipur or Jabalpur, mostly with one stop.
  • Raipur to Kanha is about 5 hours by road.
  • Our cab meets you at the airport.
We arrange

Cab Inside MP

Whole trip
  • One AC cab and driver for all days.
  • Hill roads to Amarkantak are slow; our drivers know them.
  • Drop at Jabalpur station or airport at the end.
Only want Mahakal darshan? See our Ujjain tour package from Ranchi. This page is for rivers, hills and tigers.

Where to Go in Madhya Pradesh from Ranchi

Pick any of these MP places for your trip. The first three suit travellers from Ranchi best.

Temples of Amarkantak, where the Narmada starts
Narmada source

Amarkantak

The Narmada river starts here. Cool hills, old temples and waterfalls.

Must-see in Amarkantak
  • Mai ki Bagiya - a quiet garden linked to the Narmada
  • Narmada Udgam temple - where the Narmada starts
  • Kapildhara - a waterfall near town

Our Amarkantak tour packages include the hotel, cab and sightseeing.

Barasingha by a lake in Kanha National Park
Tiger park

Kanha

A huge forest park with open grassland. Great for tigers, deer and birds.

Must-see in Kanha
  • Mukki gate - good for resorts and morning safaris
  • Shravan Tal - a lake where animals drink
  • Kanha Museum - learn about the park first

Our Kanha tour packages include the hotel, cab and sightseeing.

Boat ride between the marble rocks of Bhedaghat
Marble rocks

Jabalpur

The Narmada flows through white marble rocks here. Jabalpur also has an airport and big station.

Must-see in Jabalpur
  • Gwarighat - evening Narmada aarti
  • Madan Mahal fort - a small fort on a big rock
  • Balancing Rock - a big rock on a small base

For day-wise plans and prices, see our Jabalpur tour packages.

Saas Bahu Temple inside Gwalior Fort
Fort city

Gwalior

A big hill fort with old palaces, the Saas Bahu temples and Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhor.

Must-see in Gwalior
  • Gwalior Fort - palaces and temples on a hill
  • Jai Vilas Palace - a royal palace and museum
  • Tansen's tomb - for the great singer of Akbar's court

Our Gwalior Orchha Khajuraho tour package include the hotel, cab and sightseeing.

Chhatris of Orchha on the Betwa river
Palaces by the river

Orchha

Small and calm. Orchha has a palace fort, a king's temple and tombs by the river.

Must-see in Orchha
  • Laxmi Narayan temple - wall paintings and a hill view
  • Ram Raja temple - Ram is worshipped here as a king
  • Jahangir Mahal - a big palace inside Orchha Fort

Want the full plan and price? See our Orchha and Khajuraho tour.

Western Group of temples in Khajuraho
UNESCO temples

Khajuraho

Come for the temple art, stay for the evening show about their history.

Must-see in Khajuraho
  • Lakshmana temple - one of the best kept temples
  • Eastern Group - Jain temples like Parshvanath
  • Raneh Falls - a canyon with a waterfall, about 20 km away

Our Khajuraho tour packages include the hotel, cab and sightseeing.

Tiger in Bandhavgarh National Park
Tiger park

Bandhavgarh

Jeep safaris in Tala, Magadhi and Khitauli zones, with an old fort on the hill.

Must-see in Bandhavgarh
  • Tala zone - the core zone with the most sightings
  • Bandhavgarh Fort - an old fort on the hill
  • Shesh Shaiya - a big stone Vishnu lying down

Our Bandhavgarh tour packages include the hotel, cab and sightseeing.

Green hills of Pachmarhi
Hill station

Pachmarhi

MP's only hill station, with falls, caves and cool nights.

Must-see in Pachmarhi
  • Pandav Caves - five old caves cut in rock
  • Dhoopgarh - the highest point in MP
  • Jata Shankar - a cave temple of Shiva

Want the full plan and price? See our Pachmarhi tour packages.

Upper Lake in Bhopal at sunset
City of Lakes

Bhopal

Big lakes in the city, old mosques and Van Vihar park.

Must-see in Bhopal
  • Upper Lake - boat rides and sunset
  • Taj-ul-Masajid - one of India's biggest mosques
  • Van Vihar - a park with animals by the lake

Our Bhopal tour packages include the hotel, cab and sightseeing.

Great Stupa at Sanchi near Bhopal
UNESCO stupa

Sanchi

An old Buddhist stupa on a hill, about 46 km from Bhopal.

Must-see in Sanchi
  • Great Stupa - the main stupa, started in Ashoka's time
  • Carved gateways - stone gates full of stories
  • Sanchi museum - old statues found on the hill

Want the full plan and price? See our Bhopal and Sanchi trips.

Rock shelters of Bhimbetka near Bhopal
UNESCO rock art

Bhimbetka

Walk between huge rocks painted by people thousands of years ago.

Must-see in Bhimbetka
  • Forest walk - a short path between the shelters
  • Boar Rock - a big painted animal
  • Visitor centre - maps and history at the gate

For set plans with prices, look at our Bhopal trip with Bhimbetka.

Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain lit up at night
Temples and Narmada ghats

Ujjain & Omkareshwar

Two Jyotirlingas in one trip: Mahakal and Omkareshwar. Add Maheshwar's ghats and Mandu's palaces.

Must-see in Ujjain & Omkareshwar
  • Mahakaleshwar - one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, in Ujjain
  • Omkareshwar - a Jyotirlinga on a Narmada island
  • Maheshwar - Ahilya Fort and ghats on the Narmada
  • Mandu - Jahaz Mahal and old palaces on a hill

Our Ujjain tour packages include the hotel, cab and sightseeing.

5-Day Plan from Ranchi

In at Bilaspur, out from Jabalpur. No back-tracking.

  1. Day 1: Reach Bilaspur, drive to Amarkantak
    • Pickup at Bilaspur or Pendra Road station.
    • Drive up into the hills.
    • Evening aarti at Narmada Udgam.
  2. Day 2: Amarkantak sightseeing
    • Kapildhara and Dudhdhara falls.
    • Sonmuda view point.
    • Drive to Kanha after lunch (about 5 hours).
  3. Day 3: Kanha safari
    • Morning jeep safari.
    • Kanha museum or rest.
    • Afternoon safari if you like.
  4. Day 4: Kanha to Jabalpur
    • Drive about 4 hours.
    • Bhedaghat boat ride (when boats run).
  5. Day 5: Go home
    • Madan Mahal fort in the morning.
    • Drop at Jabalpur station or airport.

When to Go from Ranchi

Oct to FebBest

Cool days. Amarkantak nights are cold.

Mar to AprGood

Warm. Good for tiger sightings.

May to JunHot

Hot by day. Amarkantak stays milder.

Jul to SepRains

Falls are full. Kanha core zones close.

Book your train early around Durga Puja and Chhath. These weeks fill fast.

Tips for Ranchi Travellers

Carry warm clothes for Amarkantak in winter.
Mobile signal is weak in parts of Kanha.
Book Kanha safari seats 2 to 3 months ahead in winter.
Keep some cash; small shops in Amarkantak may not take UPI.
Tell us if your train stops at Pendra Road; it saves time.
Send us the same ID you will carry for the safari permit.

Ranchi to MP: Your Questions

How do I go from Ranchi to Madhya Pradesh?

Take a train from Ranchi or Hatia to Bilaspur or Pendra Road. Amarkantak is about 3 hours from Bilaspur by road.

Is there a direct flight from Ranchi to MP?

Usually not. Most flights go with one stop to Raipur, Jabalpur or Bhopal.

Which MP place is closest to Ranchi?

Amarkantak, on the MP and Chhattisgarh border.

What is the price of an MP tour package from Ranchi?

Our Jabalpur and Kanha trip starts at ₹18,500 per person. Amarkantak, Kanha and Jabalpur is ₹19,500.

How many days do I need?

5 days for Amarkantak, Kanha and Jabalpur.

Do you pick up from Ranchi?

No. We pick you up at Bilaspur, Pendra Road or your MP station.

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