Umaria Railway Station
Approx. 32 km from Bandhavgarh. Around 45 minutes by taxi.
How to Reach Bandhavgarh National Park
Plan your journey to Bandhavgarh Tiger Resort in Tala by train, road or flight.
Reach Bandhavgarh by air, train and road
Planning a wildlife expedition to the land of the Royal Bengal Tiger? Bandhavgarh National Park, located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, is connected to major Indian cities through nearby railway stations, road routes and regional airports.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Resort is located in Tala village, approximately 1.5 km from Tala Gate. Guests travelling with family, photography groups or safari companions can use this guide to choose the most convenient arrival route.
Quick distance and travel time overview
Katni / Katni Murwara
Approx. 100 km from Bandhavgarh. Around 2.5 hours by road.
Jabalpur Airport & Rail Hub
Approx. 165 km from Bandhavgarh. Around 3.5 to 4 hours by road.
Khajuraho Airport
Approx. 230 km from Bandhavgarh. Around 5 hours by road.
Nagpur Airport
Approx. 440 km from Bandhavgarh. Around 8 to 9 hours by road.
Tala Gate
Bandhavgarh Tiger Resort is approximately 1.5 km from Tala Gate.
How to reach Bandhavgarh by train
Train travel is one of the most convenient and cost-effective ways to reach Bandhavgarh. Nearby railway stations connect travellers coming from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Varanasi, Jaipur and other major cities.
Nearest and major railway stations
- Umaria Railway Station: approximately 32 km from Tala and useful for the shortest onward road transfer to Bandhavgarh Tiger Resort.
- Katni and Katni Murwara: major railway options approximately 100 km away, suitable for wider train connectivity from different parts of India.
- Jabalpur Railway Station: approximately 165 km away and useful for guests combining train travel with a longer road transfer.
- Popular train routes: travellers often check trains via Katni, Umaria and Jabalpur. Train names and timings change, so confirm current availability before final booking.
Private taxi pickups can be planned from Umaria, Katni or Jabalpur to Bandhavgarh Tiger Resort. Contact BTR before arrival for transfer guidance.
How to reach Bandhavgarh by air
For travellers coming from farther cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Kolkata, flying to a nearby airport and continuing by private cab is usually the fastest option.
Nearest airport options
- Jabalpur Airport / Dumna Airport: approximately 165 km from Tala and one of the most practical airport choices for Bandhavgarh.
- Khajuraho Airport: approximately 230 km from Bandhavgarh, useful for travellers combining Khajuraho temples with a Bandhavgarh safari holiday.
- Nagpur Airport: approximately 440 km away, suitable for selected long-route travel plans and central India road trips.
Flight schedules and direct city connectivity change by season and airline. Check current flights before confirming your road transfer.
How to reach Bandhavgarh by road
Bandhavgarh is connected by road from Jabalpur, Katni, Umaria, Khajuraho, Kanha National Park and Varanasi. Road transfers are commonly done by private taxi because safari travellers often carry luggage, camera gear and fixed reporting-time plans.
Common road routes
- From Jabalpur: around 165 km, usually 3.5 to 4 hours via Katni, Umaria and Tala routes.
- From Khajuraho: around 230 km, usually 5 hours depending on road and halt conditions.
- From Kanha National Park: around 215 km, useful for guests planning a central India tiger circuit.
- From Varanasi: around 340 km, usually 7 to 8 hours depending on route and traffic.